Plate+Tectonics



__//**Unit Schedule**//__ This is a generalized schedule. Some In Class projects will be completed as homework even though not listed as such. Keep an eye on the Homework Calendar.

__//**Chapter Notes**//__

=__//**Earth's Interior**//__= //**Homework**//
 * // **Inside Earth RR - Found in the Text link** //


 * In Class Activities/Homework**



Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.

 * ======The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core. ======
 * Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

=__//**Convection and the Mantle**//__=
 * Homework **
 * **Convection & the Mantle RR & Whats Happening during convection Enrich Wkst (textbook link)**

Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.

 * ======The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.======
 * Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

=__//**Drifting Continents**//__=


 * Homework **
 * ** Drifting Continents & Continental Drift Wkst (text) **

media type="youtube" key="zhzzMGYSsbE" height="275" width="448" __//**Iowa Core Standard**//__ Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.

The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

 * Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

=__//**Sea-Floor Spreading**//__=


 * Homework **
 * ** Sea-Floor Spreading RR **


 * Lab Activity**



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__//**Iowa Core Standard**//__ Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.

The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

 * Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

=__//**Theory of Plate Tectonics**//__=
 * Homework **
 * The Theory of Plate tectonics RR **


 * In Class Activities**



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__//**Iowa Core Standard**//__ Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.

The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

 * Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

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[[file:Earth's Interior GR.pdf]][[file:Convection and the Mantle GR.pdf]][[file:Sea-Floor Spreading GR.pdf]][[file:Drifting Continents GR.pdf]]


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