Earth Science Unit 1 Day 3

Learning Objective: Students will learn about plate tectonic theory by creating a flipbook and will summarize their learning in writing using technical vocabulary (plate tectonic theory, lithosphere, asthenosphere, density)

Questions:

1. What is plate tectonic theory? (book)
2. How does the Earth move? (brain)
3. Why is oceanic crust subducted under continental crust?

Answer choices for #3

A. Oceanic crust is less dense than continental crust. B. Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust. C. Oceanic crust is older than continental crust. D. Oceanic crust is moving faster than continental crust.

Exit Ticket for Day 2: What is your opinion on Pangea?