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Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes Lesson PlanTectonic Plates, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes Lesson Plan
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Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

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Challenge geography classes to locate the major volcanoes and earthquake faults on a world map. In groups, they identify the pattern made and examine the relationship between the locations of the faults and volcanoes and tectonic plates. They then write a summary and share their thoughts with the class to end the lesson.

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earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, absolute location, location

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science

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  • Have learners identify the nearest volcano or most recent earthquake to their relative location

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  • Includes examples of student work that meets expectations, as well an example that exceeds expectations

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