Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School

 

Science Grade 6th Winter 2009

 

 

 

 

Plate Tectonics

Why do we study it?

Unit 1

 

 

 

 

  Introduction

Why do we need to understand tectonics? How does it impact our lives? First you need to be sure you understand what it is and what it does.

 

 

 

 

 

  The Task

You will listen and read along about what plate tectonics are and what they do and why they do it. You will also read about how it impacts our lives – another words, why you should want to know about them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  The Process

1. Go to the Resources section and click on the Britannica link – when you enter the site, be sure to click on the tab “NARRATION”, this will allow you to read along while the person is talking.

2.  After completing the animation segment, click on the “GLOSSARY” tab to review the words and ideas that were in the first segment.

3. Click THE GROUND BENEATH, using the  drop down menu, select Plate Tectonics. There are 3 pages, it is a little challenging to read, but it is very well done.

4.  Take the quiz in Zoomerang

5. Log into the Noah Webster Wiki, go into Discussions, and read the question in 6th Grade Plate Tectonics – answer the question, then read other peoples responses. Add to your answer, or to other people’s responses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Conclusion

This is the beginning of our plate tectonics unit. Today we had an overview, next week we’ll be moving on to earthquakes.

Evaluation

Criteria/Score

1

2

3

Able to navigate websites

Required Assistance

Located w/o Assistance

Cited Source in Wiki

Plate Tectonics

Quiz

1-3

correct

4-6

correct

7-8

correct

Use of Wiki

Followed Appropriate Use Policy or Etiquette Rules

Commented on others thoughts in a respectful manner

Commented on others thoughts and responded to other's comments of own work

 

 

  Credits

Mrs. Swarr, LMS, Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School, 2009