Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes

This lesson will cover the theory of plate tectonics and volcanoes. There are research components and activities that will enhance the understanding of both topics. Students will gain knowledge how the two topics collide.

objectives

- Define plate tectonics
- Explain the different types of plate boundaries
- Define volcanoes
- Describe the different types of volcanoes
- Compose answers to respective questions in complete sentences
- Construct a replica of a volcano
- Research a specific topic to present on a poster board

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Topic(s)

Plate tectonics, volcanoes

type

Middle and high school lesson

6-12

Grade(s):

time needed

6 hours

author

Michael Brown

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

9-10.1.4.
9-10.5.4.
9-10.6.1.
11-12.6.1.

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