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8th Grade Science
DO-NOW: Assignment
Monday, October 8, 2012
On page ___ in your INB, name 3-5 physical features you know
of that are found along the dashed lines of the map.
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now
2. Moving Plate Boundaries
3. Exit Ticket
Vocabulary
tectonic plate
plate tectonics
convergent
divergent
transform
ridge
trench
island arc
earthquake
volcano
8th Grade Science
Monday, October 8, 2012
Pre-AP
Homework:
Spreading the
Seafloor & Extension
Assignments
Grade-level:
Plate Tectonics Packet
DarkEssential
Matter Question
How does the Earth’s surface
change?
Today we will…
8th Grade Science
Monday, October 8, 2012
8.9(A) describe the historical development of
evidence that supports plate tectonic theory
8.9(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation
of crustal features
Today’s Objective: To model convergent and
transform boundaries.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
1. Transform boundaries
2. Divergent boundaries
3. Convergent boundaries
- continental-continental
- oceanic-oceanic
- oceanic-continental
8th Grade Science
Monday, October 8, 2012
Modeling Plate Boundaries
8th Grade Science
Monday, October 8, 2012
Activity 1
Convergent boundary (continental-continental crust)
Using cardstock with play-doh, push cards together to form
mountains
http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/pltec/converge.html
Activity 2
Transform boundary
Using cardstock with play-doh, move cards side-by-side
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates4.html
Exit Ticket
8th Grade Science
Monday, October 8, 2012
The Himalayan Mountains are formed where the
Indian and Eurasian plate meet.
Make a predication about what type of plate
boundary exists between the two plates and what
types of events occur frequently at this boundary.
8th Grade Science
DO-NOW: Assignment
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
On page ___ in your INB:
Based on what you know about plate tectonics so
far, make a predication about why there more
earthquakes occur in California than Texas.
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now
2. Wegener’s Puzzle
3. Exit Ticket
Vocabulary
tectonic plate
plate tectonics
convergent
divergent
transform
ridge
trench
island arc
earthquake
volcano
8th Grade Science
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Pre-AP
Homework:
Spreading the
Seafloor & Extension
Assignments
Grade-level:
Plate Tectonics Packet
DarkEssential
Matter Question
How does the Earth’s surface
change?
Today we will…
8th Grade Science
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
8.9(A) describe the historical development of
evidence that supports plate tectonic theory
8.9(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation
of crustal features
Today’s Objective: To model convergent and
divergent boundaries.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
8th Grade Science
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Activity 3
Divergent boundary
•Using cardstock with play-doh, pull cards apart, forming a ridge
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates3.html
Activity 4
Convergent boundary
(continental-oceanic, oceanic-oceanic)
•Make a mound of play-doh on cardstock
•Thin layer of play-doh on wood
•Height of play-doh on cardstock should be slightly higher than play-doh
on wood
•Push cardstock and wood together
http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/pltec/converge.html
8th Grade Science
Labeling Plate Boundaries
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8th Grade Science
Labeling Plate Boundaries
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WORD BANK
Convergent Boundary (2)
Island Arc
Trench
Divergent Boundary
Subduction Zone
Transform Boundary
Ridge
8th Grade Science
Vocabulary Practice
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
meaning
con-
di-
trans-
words with
similar meaning
8th Grade Science
DO-NOW: Assignment
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
On page __ in your INB:
Look at the provided satellite image. The Indian plate is
converging with the Eurasian plate. What evidence of
convergence do you see?
Today’s Schedule
1.
2.
3.
4.
Do Now
4 Stations
Plate Boundaries Foldable
Card Sort Review
Vocabulary
tectonic plate
plate tectonics
convergent
divergent
transform
ridge
trench
island arc
earthquake
volcano
8th Grade Science
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
Pre-AP
Homework:
Spreading the
Seafloor & Extension
Assignments
Grade-level:
Plate Tectonics Packet
DarkEssential
Matter Question
How does the Earth’s surface
change?
Today we will…
8th Grade Science
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
8.9(A) describe the historical development of
evidence that supports plate tectonic theory
8.9(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation
of crustal features
Today’s Objective: Identify the location of
physical features that result from the
movement of tectonic plates.
Mapping Stations
8th Grade Science
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
4 Stations - plot points of physical features on the
transparency
Answer questions on page ___ in your INB using
“Four Squares”
Mountains
Volcanoes
Ridges
Trenches and Island Arcs
Plate Boundaries Foldable
8th Grade Science
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
• Title the foldable “Plate Boundaries”
• Flaps: Transform, Divergent, Continental/Continental
Convergent, Oceanic/Continental Convergent,
Oceanic/Oceanic Convergent
(Drawing)
(Description)
Name of Boundary
Card Sort Review
8th Grade Science
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2012
Organize the cards to review the plate boundaries and
their characteristics
Do Now
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
A student uses the internet to look at various
satellite views of the Earth. She sees many
large mountain ranges, including the Andes
in South America.
What statement could the student make
after comparing the satellite views with a
map of tectonic plates?
Today’s Schedule
1.
2.
3.
4.
Do Now
Finish Foldable
Card Sort Review
White Board Review
Vocabulary
tectonic plate
plate tectonics
convergent
divergent
transform
ridge
trench
island arc
earthquake
volcano
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
Homework DUE!!!!
DarkEssential
Matter Question
How does the Earth’s surface change?
Today we will…
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
8.9(A) describe the historical development of
evidence that supports plate tectonic theory
8.9(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation
of crustal features
Today’s Objective: Review how plate tectonics
relate to the formation of crustal features.
Plate Boundaries Foldable
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
• Title the foldable “Plate Boundaries”
• Flaps: Transform, Divergent, Continental/Continental
Convergent, Oceanic/Continental Convergent,
Oceanic/Oceanic Convergent
(Drawing)
(Description)
Name of Boundary
Card Sort Review
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
Organize the cards to review the plate boundaries and
their characteristics.
Review Study Skills
8th Grade Science
Friday, October 12, 2012
• Review with a partner
• Writing down information without looking
• Flashcards