Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics:

Plate Tectonics Miss Mackin Room 503

Introduction:

Introduction Almost all of the processes that shape our Earth are effected by what is going on deep under the crust. The formation of volcanoes is evidence that the inside of the earth is not just solid rock, and the growth of mountains implies immense forces at work to push mountains so high.

Introduction:

Introduction In fact, the movement of material in the Earth even affects the weather that we have. Some scientist believe that life would not be possible on Earth if it were not for the activity going on miles beneath our feet.

Task:

Task As students in this science classroom (and residence of Earth), it is our responsibility to know how this world works. Fortunately, scientist for years have been studying it and many have put their results on the internet. For your task, search the internet using the following links and any sites that you find yourself to answer the following questions. Remember, as a resident of Earth it is your responsibility to know how Earth works, and how to live with this dynamic planet.

When you are finished you should be able to::

When you are finished you should be able to: Explain the theory of plate tectonics Indicate some of the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics Explain how plate tectonics has shaped the surface of the Earth Determine what kind of plate boundary a given location has Describe the driving force for plate movement Explain some of the ways that plate tectonics affect humanity

Websites::

Websites: Alfred Wagner http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/do12we.html Continental Drift http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/anim1.html Plate boundaries http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html Seafloor Spreading http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/glossary/s_u/sea_flr_spread.html

Websites Continued::

Websites Continued: Convection http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/unanswered.html Plate tectonics and people http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/tectonics.html

Slide 8:

Tomorrow we will be going into the computer lab to work on questions regarding plate tectonics. When you go onto the WebQuest site you will find the following: Questions you need to answer Links to website Rubric Basic Information on Plate Tectonics