Discover the theory of TECTONIC PLATES
In this class you will discover the theory of Tectonic Plates and how the Earth's crust moves to form different land features!
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class students will learn: 1. What is plate tectonics 2. What the 3 types of plate boundaries are and how they move 3. What land features form at each of these 3 boundaries The teacher will open with a hands on jigsaw puzzle challenge where students will have 2-3 minutes to correctly configure a super continent, also known as Pangea, with their paper puzzle pieces that represent the plates on Earth's crust. Next, the teacher will show the students the correct way to place the pieces to create Pangea and see which students got it correct! Then, the teacher will dive into teaching students all about the plates and how they move and what land feature is created at this boundary using an interactive slide deck while students fill out a graphic organizer to help them organize the new information learned! teacher will end the class with a live competitive Quizlet game test their new knowledge be sure to stay tuned for the next class where we do a hands on experiment to put our knowledge to the test!
Learning Goals
What is plate tectonicsWhat the 3 types of plate boundaries are and how they move
Other Details
Parental Guidance
students will need to print their:
- jigsaw puzzle pieces and have them cut out for to prepare for the class activity.
- Students will also need to print their graphic organizer for the class activity
- colors or markers will be beneficial but not necessary
Pre-Requisites
students may find it helpful to know and understand Earth's layers before attending this class
Supply List
students will need to print their: - jigsaw puzzle pieces and have them cut out for to prepare for the class activity. - Students will also need to print their graphic organizer for the class activity - colors or markers will be beneficial but not necessary - pencil
2 files available upon enrollment
Joined February, 2021
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am Mississippi certified k-6 elementary education teacher with endorsements in Science, Social Studies and ELAReviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
