Tectonic Plates

Tectonic Plates

Grade 6 · Earth Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

The Graveyard at the Center of the Earth

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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

Teacher Guide

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