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Plate Tectonics: Consequences of Plate Interactions
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Type of Product:Science Object
Average Rating:
 based on 3 reviews
Publication Title:Plate Tectonics
Publication Date:11/1/2006
Grade Level:Elementary School, Middle School, High School


Description

Science Objects are two hour on-line interactive inquiry-based content modules that help teachers better understand the science content they teach. This Science Object is the fourth of five Science Objects in the Plate Tectonic SciPack. It identifies the events that may occur and landscapes that form as a result of different plate interactions. The areas along plate margins are active. Plates pushing against one another can cause earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain formation, and very deep ocean trenches. Plates pulling apart from one another can cause smaller earthquakes, magma rising to the surface, volcanoes, and oceanic valleys and mountains from sea-floor spreading. Plates sliding past one another can cause earthquakes and rock deformation.


Ideas For Use

Science Objects are two hour learning experiences teachers can use to enhance their understanding of a particular scientific concept. Teachers can access any topic “on demand” from the Internet. Topics are based on the science literacy goals in the national standards (NSES, Science for All Americans, Benchmarks, and the Atlas of Scientific Literacy) and tied to state standards.

Each Science Object provides an understanding of the science content by providing a structured set of learning experiences through simulations and practice assessments. Science Objects challenge teachers to explore and explain real world phenomena and are founded on the principle that learners must be challenged with a problem, observation, data, etc., in order to develop scientific understanding. Science Objects utilize the five phases of inquiry-based learning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

Learning Outcomes:

Plate Tectonics: Consequences of Plate Interactions

  • Explain why volcanoes and earthquakes occur along plate boundaries.
  • Explain how new sea floor is created and destroyed.
  • Describe features that may be seen on the surface as a result of plate interactions.

Additional Info

Science Discipline: (mouse over for full classification)
Crustal deformation
Earthquakes
Mountain building
Plate tectonics
Volcanoes
Intended User Role:Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Middle-Level Educator, Teacher
Educational Issues:Inquiry learning, Professional development, Teacher content knowledge

Technical

Resource Format:application/x-shockwave-flash, audio/mp3, image/gif, image/jpeg, text/html, video/quicktime
Installation Remarks:Run the Science Objects System Check to ensure that your system is capable of viewing the simulations: http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/system_check/
Requirements:Requires Macromedia Flash Player and Apple Quicktime Player


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National Standards Correlation

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  • Earth Science
    • Structure of the earth system
      • Major geological events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, result from the motions of lithospheric plates. (5-8)
      • Land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces. (5-8)
      • Constructive forces include crustal deformation, volcanic eruption, and deposition of sediment. (5-8)
  • Process Standards for Professional Development
    • Research-Based
      • Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES)
    • Design
      • Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES)
    • Learning
      • Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES)


Customer Reviews
very well done
  Reviewed by: Jodi on January 2, 2013
  i've done several science objects and this whole series is particularly well done. Clear explanations and good explorations.

Divergent, Convergent, Transform....Oh My!
  Reviewed by: Lorrie Armfield (Laurel, MD) on December 26, 2011
  This resource was neatly packed with information to help even the most apprehensive of learners to identify differences among the various boundaries (divergent, convergent, and transform). From the creation of new crust to the destruction of old crust, this science object guides you through a series of small episodes that clearly and concisely describes what happens as a result of the interactions between tectonic plates.

Plate Tectonics: Consequences of Plate Interactio
  Reviewed by: James Arimond (Sarasota, FL) on October 10, 2011
  This resource provides interesting information on the geologic activity at the boundaries between tectonic plates.

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