Module Overview
This module has three pages. This is the Plate Tectonics Module and Overview page. On this page, you will be introduced to the module, learning about what it includes what assignments you will complete, and watch an introductory video. This page includes a discussion forum where Announcements about this module will be posted, along with an opportunity to ask your teacher about any aspect of plate tectonics or Geology in general. The page also includes a list of links to other cool pages about plate tectonics, if you would like to learn more about how the Earth works. Finally, it includes Technical Stuff about the Module -- the outcome (what you will learn in this module), the state standards it covers, and the objectives (what you will be able to do by the end of the module).
The second page is Layers of the Earth. On that page, you will learn about Earth's inner layers -- what they are, and where they are found. You will also have an assignment to complete, making your own drawing of the Earth's layers.
The third page is Plate Tectonics. On that page, you will learn all about how the Earth's surface is broken into plates, and how the plates are constantly bumping into each other, sliding past each other, and moving away from each other. Working with a classmate, you will research one of those plates, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the plate to upload for the class to view.
The second page is Layers of the Earth. On that page, you will learn about Earth's inner layers -- what they are, and where they are found. You will also have an assignment to complete, making your own drawing of the Earth's layers.
The third page is Plate Tectonics. On that page, you will learn all about how the Earth's surface is broken into plates, and how the plates are constantly bumping into each other, sliding past each other, and moving away from each other. Working with a classmate, you will research one of those plates, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the plate to upload for the class to view.
Technical Stuff
Module Outcome: Sunshine State Standard Big Idea - Earth Structures: Over geologic time, internal and external sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth's internal and external energy and material resources.
Florida State Standard: SC.7.E.6.5: Explore the scientific theory of plate tectonics by describing how the movement of Earth's crustal plates causes both slow and rapid changes in Earth's surface, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and mountain building.
Objectives:
1. The student will be able to diagram the major compositional layers of Earth, from the outside in, as the crust, mantle, and core with 100% accuracy.
2. The student will be able to illustrate the divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries with 100% accuracy.
Florida State Standard: SC.7.E.6.5: Explore the scientific theory of plate tectonics by describing how the movement of Earth's crustal plates causes both slow and rapid changes in Earth's surface, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and mountain building.
Objectives:
1. The student will be able to diagram the major compositional layers of Earth, from the outside in, as the crust, mantle, and core with 100% accuracy.
2. The student will be able to illustrate the divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries with 100% accuracy.