Earth Science Unit 2 Day 1

Learning Objective: Students will learn about types of plate boundaries and the impacts each has by creating a foldable and will summarize their learning in writing using technical vocabulary (plate boundary, convergent boundary, divergent boundary, transform boundary, plate tectonics, force).


Questions:

1. What do you think creates an earthquake? (brain)
2. What do you think generates more force--when plates collide or when they separate? (brain)
3. Why do earthquakes often happen near subduction zones?

Answer Choices for number 3:

	A. Subduction zones have low granite content. B. Subduction zones have weak rocks. C. Subduction zones are near volcanoes. D. Subduction zones are near plate boundaries.

Useful Links for Class Today

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysFlr/plates1.html http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html

Exit Ticket for Day 1: 

• What did you learn today about plate movement? (summarize)
• What do you think is the most important point to remember? (EXPLAIN)