Plate Tectonics

Teach Starter Publishing
60 mins | Suitable for grades: 3 - 6

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore tectonic plates and the effects their movements have on the surface of the earth.

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Curriculum

  • Science 3.7(B)

    Investigate rapid changes in Earth's surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides; and

  • Science 4.7

    Earth and space. The students know that Earth consists of useful resources and its surface is constantly changing. The student is expected to: (1) examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and abili...

  • Science 5.7

    Earth and space. The student knows Earth's surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to: (1) explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels; and (A) recog...

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