PLATE TECTONICS UNIT
Big Idea: Plate tectonic theory explains the consequences of tectonic plate interactions
Learning Goals:
•Explain how Plate Tectonic Theory unifies evidence from:
•Continental drift theory
•Distribution of mountain ranges, volcanoes, and earthquake epicentres
•Sea-floor spreading and hot spots
•Explain how convection of heat within Eath's interior drives plat motion and creates unique features at different plate boundaries
•Describe plate tectonic settings within BC and local geological terrains including:
•features and processes
•First Peoples knowledge
Big Idea: Plate tectonic theory explains the consequences of tectonic plate interactions
Learning Goals:
•Explain how Plate Tectonic Theory unifies evidence from:
•Continental drift theory
•Distribution of mountain ranges, volcanoes, and earthquake epicentres
•Sea-floor spreading and hot spots
•Explain how convection of heat within Eath's interior drives plat motion and creates unique features at different plate boundaries
•Describe plate tectonic settings within BC and local geological terrains including:
•features and processes
•First Peoples knowledge
PLATE TECTONICS UNIT - Chapter 13 in textbook
Links:
Plate Boundary Interactive
What happens at plate boundaries?
SCHEDULE
Jan 27/28
Mapping Quiz
Read ahead on Plate Tectonics p233-235
Start Pangaea Activity
Watch Colliding Continents
Answer the WS
Jan 29/30
HW: Pangaea Activity
Jan 31/Feb 3
CONTINENTAL DRIFT PPT NOTES
HW: Part A of Plate Tectonic pkg
Feb 4/5
LAYERS OF THE EARTH PPT NOTES
HW: Parts B, C of Plate Tectonic pkg
Feb 6/7
Mapping Assignment
Feb 10/11
PLATE BOUNDARIES PPT NOTES
HW: Part D of Plate Tectonic pkg
Plate Tectonic Study Guide
Feb 12/13
Review day, Practice Quiz
HW: Study for Plate Tectonic Quiz Next Class Feb 14/18 (know Theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics and their Evidence, Describe Layers of the Earth, Describe How plates move, Describe Boundaries, what geological features occur at each and name an example of each). Try the Plate Tectonic Study Guide.
Feb 14/18
Plate Tectonic Quiz
Melting Rock Lab
Feb 19 - Collab Day
Feb 20 - CRAP detection WS, social justice fair
Feb 21/22
TYPES OF VOLCANOES PPT NOTES (chapter 14)
HW: Volcano WS 1
Intro to Volcano Project, due
Feb 25/26
TYPES OF ERUPTIONS AND ERUPTIVE MATERIALS PPT NOTES
HW: Volcano WS 2
Link to online textbook on volcanoes
Feb 27/Mar 2 - Library time to research for Volcano Project,
Decide on what materials to bring: rocks, sand, twigs, paper mache, playdough, paint.
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 3 - Viscosity Lab
HW: Bring Newspaper
March 4 - Library time/Start building Volcano/assembling your diorama
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 5 - Library time if needed for some, Remainder of class can start building volcano
March 6 - Viscosity Lab
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 9/10 Build your volcano, HW: Study for Volcano Quiz, try practice quiz
Link to online textbook on volcanoes
Mar 11/12 Volcano Quiz, Finish Building/Painting Volcano Model
Mar 13/30 Start Earthquakes
EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
HW: Read pages 271-273 of Textbook, Answer #1-3, p273.
Gallery Walk, vote on best project
March 16- 27 Spring Break
Mar 30
EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
HW: Read pages 271-273 of Textbook, Answer #1-3, p273.
Gallery Walk, vote on best project
Mar 31/Apr 1
SEISMIC WAVES PPT NOTES
HW: Reading seismograph WS
locate the epicenter activity
Slinky Lab
Apr 2/3
MEASURING EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
Slinky Lab
HW: Build your own seismograph and shake table
Wave interactive: http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/Labs/SeismicWaves/
EARTHQUAKE STUDY GUIDE
April 8 Earthquake Quiz
Start Atmosphere
Hand in Melting Rock Graphing Activity
See a video of the Oreo Cookie Plate Tectonic Demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR4-n9XKNSY
Links:
Plate Boundary Interactive
What happens at plate boundaries?
SCHEDULE
Jan 27/28
Mapping Quiz
Read ahead on Plate Tectonics p233-235
Start Pangaea Activity
Watch Colliding Continents
Answer the WS
Jan 29/30
HW: Pangaea Activity
Jan 31/Feb 3
CONTINENTAL DRIFT PPT NOTES
HW: Part A of Plate Tectonic pkg
Feb 4/5
LAYERS OF THE EARTH PPT NOTES
HW: Parts B, C of Plate Tectonic pkg
Feb 6/7
Mapping Assignment
Feb 10/11
PLATE BOUNDARIES PPT NOTES
HW: Part D of Plate Tectonic pkg
Plate Tectonic Study Guide
Feb 12/13
Review day, Practice Quiz
HW: Study for Plate Tectonic Quiz Next Class Feb 14/18 (know Theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics and their Evidence, Describe Layers of the Earth, Describe How plates move, Describe Boundaries, what geological features occur at each and name an example of each). Try the Plate Tectonic Study Guide.
Feb 14/18
Plate Tectonic Quiz
Melting Rock Lab
Feb 19 - Collab Day
Feb 20 - CRAP detection WS, social justice fair
Feb 21/22
TYPES OF VOLCANOES PPT NOTES (chapter 14)
HW: Volcano WS 1
Intro to Volcano Project, due
Feb 25/26
TYPES OF ERUPTIONS AND ERUPTIVE MATERIALS PPT NOTES
HW: Volcano WS 2
Link to online textbook on volcanoes
Feb 27/Mar 2 - Library time to research for Volcano Project,
Decide on what materials to bring: rocks, sand, twigs, paper mache, playdough, paint.
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 3 - Viscosity Lab
HW: Bring Newspaper
March 4 - Library time/Start building Volcano/assembling your diorama
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 5 - Library time if needed for some, Remainder of class can start building volcano
March 6 - Viscosity Lab
HW: Bring Newspaper
Mar 9/10 Build your volcano, HW: Study for Volcano Quiz, try practice quiz
Link to online textbook on volcanoes
Mar 11/12 Volcano Quiz, Finish Building/Painting Volcano Model
Mar 13/30 Start Earthquakes
EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
HW: Read pages 271-273 of Textbook, Answer #1-3, p273.
Gallery Walk, vote on best project
March 16- 27 Spring Break
Mar 30
EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
HW: Read pages 271-273 of Textbook, Answer #1-3, p273.
Gallery Walk, vote on best project
Mar 31/Apr 1
SEISMIC WAVES PPT NOTES
HW: Reading seismograph WS
locate the epicenter activity
Slinky Lab
Apr 2/3
MEASURING EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES
Slinky Lab
HW: Build your own seismograph and shake table
Wave interactive: http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/Labs/SeismicWaves/
EARTHQUAKE STUDY GUIDE
April 8 Earthquake Quiz
Start Atmosphere
Hand in Melting Rock Graphing Activity
See a video of the Oreo Cookie Plate Tectonic Demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR4-n9XKNSY
