Beyond the Unit
Have the following questions:
Why is the theory of plate tectonics relevant? How does it affect us today? What current discoveries have been made relative to the theory of plate tectonics?
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Why is the theory of plate tectonics relevant? How does it affect us today? What current discoveries have been made relative to the theory of plate tectonics?
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Videos
Video explaining the NGSS science standards covered in the Plate Tectonic Unit.
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A quick overview of the history of the theory of Plate Tectonics and an introduction to the topic covered in the unit.
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This video gives the student a visual representation about what the Earth will look 100 million years from now if tectonic activity (plate movement) continues as is.
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Visuals and Interactive Activities
VisualsPlate Boundaries
Are you a visual learner? Click here for animations of divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. |
Interactive ActivitiesMid-Ocean Ridges
One of the ways we can date oceanic crust is by examining rocks at mid-ocean ridges. These two activities should help give you a better idea of what is occurring at these boundaries. |