Tectonic Plate Movement
6th GradeEarth Science60 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how tectonic plates move and interact.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Heat moves matter in the Earth, just like in a lava lamp, causing hot material to rise, cool, and then sink.
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The Earth's crust is broken into pieces called plates, and these plates move due to the movement of matter beneath them.
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The movement of the Earth's crust, called plate tectonics, causes events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of new mountains.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
“Explain how the heat from inside the Earth causes the tectonic plates to move.”
Teacher Guide
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