Unit 4: The theory of plate tectonics explains Earth's geological processes
Essential Question
How did we develop a unifying theory to explain Earth's geological processes?
Topic 4.1: What ideas, observations, and evidence led to the theory of plate tectonics?
Key Concepts
Scientists debate how to interpret the shapes and positions of Earth's continents
Technology helps scientists make inferences about the different layers of Earth
Studies of the ocean floor revealed where new rock is made
The theory of plate tectonics provides a unified explanation for geological features and processes
Scientists debate how to interpret the shapes and positions of Earth's continents
Technology helps scientists make inferences about the different layers of Earth
Studies of the ocean floor revealed where new rock is made
The theory of plate tectonics provides a unified explanation for geological features and processes
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April 6: Continental Drift Notes
Start Earth's Layers Assignment April 6: Workbook pages 145-147 Complete Earth's Layers Assignment |
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Topic 4.2: What are tectonic plates and how is their movement linked to geological processes?
Key Concepts
Earth's surface is made of huge rocky plates
Tectonic plates move relative to each other, causing certain geological activities
Mantle convection contributes to tectonic plate movement
Earth's surface is made of huge rocky plates
Tectonic plates move relative to each other, causing certain geological activities
Mantle convection contributes to tectonic plate movement
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April 7: Convection Currents
Lithosphere vs. Asthensphere April 7: Sea-Flooring Spreading Lithospheric Plate Map Due April 8: Lithospheric Map Due April 8: Review 4.2 Workbook page 150-152 Workbook page 154 April 8: Plate Boundaries WB p. 155, 157-160 Quiz Monday |
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Topic 4.3: How does the theory of plate tectonics explain Earth's geological processes?
Key Concepts
Most earthquakes occur near tectonic plate boundaries
Movement along faults produces seismic waves
Most volcanoes occur where oceanic crust collides with another plate
Mountain ranges can also form when continental crust collides
Most earthquakes occur near tectonic plate boundaries
Movement along faults produces seismic waves
Most volcanoes occur where oceanic crust collides with another plate
Mountain ranges can also form when continental crust collides
April 9: Plate Boundaries/Volcanoes
Read Textbook page 306-310 Do Workbook pages 165-167 April 12: Topic 4.1/4.2 Quiz Types of Volcanoes Parts of Volcanoes April 12: Volcano Choices Volcano Project April 14: Earthquakes
WB p. 168-170 |
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Topic 4.4: How do geological features and processes affect where and how we live?
Key Concepts
The geological history of British Columbia helps shape our lives
We use our knowledge of geological processes to help keep us safe
The geological history of British Columbia helps shape our lives
We use our knowledge of geological processes to help keep us safe
Volcano Project due April
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