Tectonic Plates

Grade 6Earth Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how plate tectonics causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Graveyard at the Center of the Earth

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain how the movement of tectonic plates leads to the formation of volcanoes. Describe how the interaction of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes.

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