It's Too Hot In Here

Students explore and investigate the theory that heat flow and movement within Earth causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as well as contributes to mountains and ocean basins. Students will examine: surface structures, tectonic plate maps, volcanic and earthquake historical data and video evidence. Students use their acquired knowledge to organize a PowerPoint or video presentation that illustrates their comprehension of of benchmark SC.7.E.6.7.

Resource ID#: 75632 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: convection, volcano, earthquakes, tectonic plates, mountains, ocean basins, landforms, surface events, subsurface events

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Text Resource

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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