Big Idea: The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth's geological processes. 

By the end of this unit you will learn:
- types of plate movements plate boundaries earthquakes and volcanoes  
- layers of Earth
- major geological events of local significance
- First Peoples knowledge of: local geological formations significant local geological events
 

June 3/4
Eye Test
Pangaea Activity

June 5/6
Theory of Continental Drift
Sea Floor Spreading Demo
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June 7/10
How Plates Move
HW: Plate Tect WS

June 11/12
Plate Boundaries Notes
Activity: Snack Tectonics
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June 13/14
Volcano Notes
HW: Volcano WS

Friday June 14: Last day for handing in late work

June 17/ 18 
Plate Tectonic Test 








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CONTINENTAL DRIFT
PLATE MOTION
PLATE INTERACTIONS
EARTHQUAKES

READ: "The Big One" 
Check out: Earthquake preparedness