Plate Tectonics
The Plate Tectonics module "What will Earth look like in 500 million years?" helps students build a systems view of plate tectonics through focused case studies and interactions with the Seismic Explorer and Tectonic Explorer models. As students explore data about plate boundaries on Earth today, they make connections to what happened in Earth's past. Finally, they use their understanding of how Earth's plate system exists today to make predictions about what Earth may look like in 500 million years.
To prepare to use this module in your class, first run the Teacher Edition, which adds a layer of teacher tips to the student version of the module. By the end of the module, you will be familiar with the curriculum and an expert on teaching plate tectonics with Seismic Explorer and Tectonic Explorer.
Package Includes
- Teacher Edition
- Class Dashboard
- Pre- and Post-Test
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Teacher Resources
Theory & Background
Introduction to the Plate Tectonics Module
Learn why we decided to structure the module this way.
Teaching with Online Materials
Information about using computer-based curricula.
Making Sense Across Representations
An overview of linkages between the maps, data displays, and models in the module.
Density Activity Teacher Edition
Tips on teaching this one-page activity.
Learning Goals & Assessment
Standards Alignment
The Plate Tectonics module is aligned with NGSS, NSES and AAAS.
Plate Tectonics Learning Progression
Insight into the research that led to this module.
Class Dashboard Guide
Learn how to track students' progress.
Summary Table
Help students make connections between the activities and form a deeper understanding of plate tectonics.
Modules
Assessments
Interactives
These resources were developed by the GEODE project. Comments, questions, or feedback on the Plate Tectonics module? Please send them to geode@concord.org.