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As The World Turns... An in-depth plate tectonic inquiry lesson

File Name	alcornteacherlog20040721.html
Data Type	data compilation, teachers log
Computer Program	Not specified
File Size	47.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level	High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor	Anna J. Alcorn
Source	http://www.carlsbadhigh.com/Staff/Alcorn_A/My_Home_Page.htm
Resource Matrix	Seafloor Spreading

Description
This plate tectonic lesson plan is designed for grades 8-12. It is inquiry-based and provides an excellent overview to this aspect of physical oceanography. Students will have the opportunity to work in groups with published scientific data sets to create and support three main hypothesis. 1. If the planet/continents/plates have shifted then there is a scientifically researchable reason for this movement. 2. If plates collide, then something must happen at their boundaries. 3. If plates move, then it can be supported by scientific data.