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
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•Describe plate tectonic settings within BC and local geological terrains including:
•features and processes
•First Peoples knowledge

PLATE TECTONICS UNIT
Links:
Plate Boundary Interactive
What happens at plate boundaries?
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SCHEDULE
Jan 14/15
Mapping Quiz
Watch Colliding Continents
Answer the WS

Jan 16/17
Finish watching Colliding Continents
Pangaea Activity

Jan 18/21
CONTINENTAL DRIFT HYPOTHESIS NOTES PPT
HW: page 1 of Plate Tectonic package

Jan 22/23
PLATE MOVEMENT: LAYERS OF THE EARTH NOTES PPT
Demo: Mantle Convection 
HW: page 2 of plate tectonic package

Jan 24/25
PLATE BOUNDARIES PPT NOTES

Jan 28 - Curriculum Implementation Day - No School

Jan 29/30  Snack Tectonics Activity


Jan 31/Feb 1   TYPES OF VOLCANOES NOTES  PPT 
HW: Volcano WS
Link to online textbook on volcanoes
Intro to comic strip

Feb 4/5  Melting Rock Lab

Feb 6/7  TYPES OF ERUPTIONS NOTES PPT

Feb 8/11 Factors Affecting Viscosity Lab

Feb 12/13
Volcano Test
EARTHQUAKES PPT NOTES

Mapping Activity
Waves
Slinky Lab
Quantifying Earthquakes
locate the epicenter
Geohazards
Review
Earthquake Test

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