Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What force is great enough to move the heav y continents. The theory of plate tectonics is a combination of seafloor spreading, earths plates, and plate motions. The theory of plate tectonics is what brings together continental drift and seafloor spreading. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study. This theory also says that these plates are in motion, creating a variety of interactions at the plate boundaries. Dont let this plate tectonics resource slip past you. Most students are fascinated when they learn the continents are always drifting, and have done so for millions of years. Convection in the mantle drives seafloor spreading. This world map of tectonic plates is a twopage pdf suitable for printing on legalsize 8. The theory of plate tectonics explains the past and current movements of the rocks at earths surface lithospheric plates and provides a framework for understanding its geological history. If a continental plate and a continental plate converge, a subduction zone forms. Before commencing the lesson, download activity enables students to discover in a and read through the teacher briefing.
Christ the king regional school a premier catholic prek3. After you read this section, you should be able to answer these questions. Take cornell notes 3 questions and a summary from the text book section 9. Taken straight from the pages of a mcgrawhill science textbook, this document provides a reading passage with maps and reading comprehension questions that support students as they learn about the structure of the earth. Continental plates are thick and made of lessdense granite. Plate tectonics tennis ball globe gr a d es 57 len g th each lesson designed to take 2 class periods t op i c s plate tectonics, fossil evidence, geology, mapping, science history m a ter i a l s n eed ed included in teaching companion pdf. These plates move on the top of the hot upper mantle called the lithosphere. Build a threelayer landmass using clay or modeling dough. Page one is the world map of tectonic plates with plate boundaries labeled and named. The theory of plate tectonics tek tahn iks states that pieces of earths lithosphere are in slow, constant motion, driven by convection currents in the mantle. The theory of plate tectonics states that earths surface is divided into rigid plates of rock. Plate tectonics is a theory that describes largescale movements of earths lithosphere. Our plate tectonics lesson plan introduces students to plate tectonics.
Examine the three theories associated with tectonic movement convection currents, slab pull and ridge push. C opyright g lencoem cg raw h ill, a division of t he m cg raw h ill c om panies, inc. Make sure that students understand the different volcanic activities. The plate tectonics theory lesson 31 somerset canyons. Page two is the world digital elevation model showing topography without plate boundaries or plates labeled. Plate tectonics what are the plates what causes them to move what are the different types of plate boundaries what features are associated with plate boundaries. Understanding the concepts related to this movement is more important than memorizing the names of the plates, except students should be able to identify the seven major plates that correspond closely with the. The word tectonic describes the forces that shape earths surface and rock. Introduction to plate tectonics and earthquakes lesson plans. What are 3 differences between continental crust and oceanic crust.
Place similar fossils into the clay at various locations around the landmass. Plate tectonics 3 name date class interpreting fossil data procedure 1. The theory of plate tectonics explains why earthquakes and. Oceanic and continental plates come together, spread apart, and interact at boundaries all over the planet. The type of plate boundary and the type of crust found on each side of the boundary determines what sort of geologic activity will be found there.
Plate tectonics is the study of these lithospheric plates. Reading 1 how well do scientists understand plate tectonics. Each plate moves over earths mantle and changes position with respect to other plates. Book f chapter 4 lesson 3 the theory of plate tectonics vocab.
Earths surface is made up of rigid slabs of rock, or plates, which move with respect to each other constant motion tectonic. This activity has 1 graphic organizer, 1 multiple choice, 3 matching, 8 fill in the blank, and 3. A describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory. In the theory of plate tectonics, it is assumed that the earth has a thin, brittle. Introduction the planet can be divided into discrete layers based on material properties, including the inner and outer core, mesosphere, asthenosphere, and lithosphere. It explains how and why features in earths crust form and continents move. According the theory of plate tectonics, plates interact at plate boundaries by reflecting each other, moving away from each other, or sliding past each other. Follow the teacher manual lesson 7 to pause video at certain spots to ask quest. Science chapter 7, lesson 3 plate tectonics the theory of plate tectonics belen jesuit mrs. Plate tectonics is the most important concept in modern geology. Critique and interpret major types of evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics. When the plates collide, the lithosphere is piled up to form tall mountains. Heated soup rises to the surface, spreads and begins to. Plate tectonic theory is the unifying theory of geology.
Plate tectonics the concepts of continental drift and seafloor spreading are united into a more encompassing theory known as plate tectonics. This far reaching theory has become the basis for viewing most geologic processes mountain building, paleontology, volcanism, earthquakes, etc. When a plate sinks below another plate, it pulls on the rest of the plate, exerting a force called. Name three things that suggest the pangea theory and the plate tectonics theory might be true. Science chapter 7, plate tectonics lesson 3 flashcards. It affects all of us because it explains where and why such natural disasters as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami occur as well as the formation and distribution of many economically valuable natural resources. Plate tectonics west virginia geological and economic survey. This is a fill in the blank worksheet to go along with the science fusion online program for grade 8 ohio unit 3 lesson 2 digital lesson theory of plate tectonics. Theory that earths crust and upper mantle are broken into plates that float and move around on a plasticlike layer of the mantel.
The theory of plate tectonics explains the formation, movement, and subduction of earths plates. Plate tectonics theory is still being as scientists learn more about how earths tectonic plates move. Students compare divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. List the 3 types of plate boundaries and explain if they are constructive or. Plate tectonics 73 readington township public schools. Powerpoint presentation the earth, plate tectonics. Lesson 6 sea floor spread deepens understanding that the evidence from the sea floor including drilling samples, molten materials and the age of the rock itself, provided the final piece of the puzzle explaining the guiding theory of earth sciences. The plates are moved around on earths surface by seafloor spreading. This could be used for distance learning if students have access to think central scie. Predict three ideas that will be discussed in lesson 3 after reading the. States that earths surface is made of rigid slabs of rocks, or plates, that move with respect to each other. Often a lithospheric plate is a mix of both kinds of plates. Students build sea floor models showing ages of the rock combined with a. Below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere, which is so hot that it flows like.
B relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features. Lesson 3 1 the theory of plate tectonics, proposed in the late 1960s, states that earths surface is made of rigid slabs of rock, or plates, that move with respect to each other. This section will introduce you to the concept of plate tectonics, how it works, why it is important and how it is shaping the world today. Plate movements are responsible for most continental and ocean floor features and for the distribution of most rocks and minerals within earths crust. Plate tectonics vocabulary matching these terms, descriptions, and illustrations can be used as a sorting activity, for concentration, or turned into an i have who has game. Plates are made of lithosphere topped with oceanic andor continental crust. The theory of plate tectonics worksheet key worksheet.
The theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of 7 major plates and numerous smaller plates. Plate tectonics is the theory that unified earlier ideas of continental drift and seafloor. Chapter 3 lesson 3 the theory of plate tectonics ms. Plate tectonics suggests that earths surface is divided into large plates of rigid rock and each plate moves over earths hot and semiplastic mantle. Students will be introduced to the theory of plate tectonics and different styles of plate margins and interactions. Key concept builder lesson 3 the theory of plate tectonics key concept what is the theory of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the theory that describes how earths outer layer is broken up into. Lesson 9 2 3 days what do we know about plate tectonics.
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