2. Lesson Goal
I will explain plate tectonic
theory including uplift,
volcanoes and earthquakes. I
will demonstrate knowledge
in my science notebook with
definitions, illustrations, and
question responses.
3. Our Changing Earth
So far, we have learned some ways
the Earth changes naturally:
Weathering
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Extreme Weather
4. Our Changing Earth
This week, we will learn another way the
Earth changes naturally:
Plate Tectonics
Let’s add this topic to our notebook
(Don’t forget the Table of Contents)
5. Plate Tectonics
Let’s start with some new science words
to add to our notebook:
Write Vocabulary under the title
Plate Tectonics, where we will be
adding some new words as go
12. Inside the Earth
Check for Understanding
Discuss with your table group
On your note card, answer:
1. On which layer does erosion and
weathering occur on Earth?
13. I wonder how Earth’s layers relate
to plate tectonics?
Notes
Earth’s crust is broken into pieces,
which “float” on the mantle layer
These pieces, called plates, are always
moving, but very slowly
The plates move apart, collide into one
another, and slide against other plates
We’re going to need more vocabulary words
18. Continental Drift
Check for Understanding
Discuss with your table group
On your note card, answer:
2. What was Pangea?
19. Continental Drift
Check for Understanding
Discuss with your table group
On your note card, answer:
3. What caused Pangea to break
apart?
20. I wonder why this is important to
Earth’s surface?
Notes
When tectonic plates collide, it creates
mountains and volcanoes
When tectonic plates move apart,
ocean valleys are made
When tectonic plates slide against each
other, earthquakes happen
We’re going to need more vocabulary words
25. Inside the Earth
Check for Understanding
Discuss with your table group
On your note card, answer:
4. Name two ways mountains are
created with plate tectonics
35. Plate Tectonics
Check for Understanding
Discuss with your table group
On your note card, answer:
5. Name 3 ways plate tectonics
creates landforms on Earth.
43. Lesson Goal
I will explain plate tectonic
theory including uplift,
volcanoes and earthquakes.
I will demonstrate knowledge
in my science notebook with
definitions, illustrations, and
question responses.
44. Exit Ticket
I will explain ______
____________ theory
including ________,
_________ and
_____________.