Create a timeline of the events leading to the theory of plate tectonics. From continental drift to plate tectonics 7 and therefore they could not sink to become ocean basins. In the early 1900s alfred wegener proposed the continents were drifting. The theory of plate tectonics worksheet example answers pdf. Continental drift theory continental drift is the hypothesis that all the continents had once been joined together in a single landmass. Lesson 1 the earth is cracking up lesson at a glance lesson 1 introduces the concept that the earth is not solid, and that the crust is like a thin skin fl oating on top of a hot, taffylike body of magma. Information includes alfred wegener, plate tectonic evidence, plate facts and fill in questions. Answers do not need to be wordforword the same, but details and key concepts should match. Students will use the front of the worksheet as a reading selection and study guide and on the back is a practice to test their understanding. Although plate tectonics is a relatively young idea in comparison with unifying theories from other sciences e.
Plates are either just continental or just ocean crust, never both. In this plate tectonics worksheet, students answer questions about plate tectonics including topics such as the lithosphere, the asthenosphere, rising and sinking convection currents, continental drift and the types of boundaries. Testing for plate tectonicsscientists can measure movements as little as i cm per year. Continental drift and plate tectonics university of iceland. Plate tectonics underlined words and phrases are to be filled in by students on the a. Plate tectonics earth science classroom, plate tectonics. Download pdf versiondownload doc versiondownload the. Student worksheet plate boundary researchers graphic organizer student worksheet plate movement 3 l1. The theory of plate tectonics worksheet teach engineering. Fossils of tropical plants found near arctic ocean b.
The earth exploration toolbook the earth exploration toolbook has a number of datarich activities designed for high school classrooms including analyzing plate motion using earthscope gps data and evidence for plate tectonics. Indeed, the notion that the entire earths surface is continually shifting has profoundly changed the way we. Lightly shade in each tectoniclithospheric plate with a different color if possible. The students will begin exploring movement of plate tectonics and seafloor spreading. Fossils tell us when and where plants and animals once existed. Worksheets are work the movement of tectonic plates, sixth grade plate tectonics, plate tectonics, activityworld map of plate boundaries, fourth grade plate tectonics, 5 4 ovr l lesson 1 the earth is cracking up, evidence of plate movement, continental drift sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Plate movements are responsible for most continental and ocean floor features and for the distribution of most rocks and minerals within earths crust. Displaying all worksheets related to tectonic plate movements.
Topics plate tectonics, fossil evidence, geology, mapping, science history. Indeed, the notion that the entire earths surface is continually shifting has profoundly changed the way we view our world. They also suggest how what they have learned in their research might relate to engineering. Describe some of the events and pieces of evidence that led to the theory of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics the original conjectures concerning plate tectonics were based on circumstantial evidence like the shapes of continents being such that they would fit well if pushed together. Any other reproduction, for use or sale, is prohibited any other reproduction, for use or sale, is prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics plate tectonics is a theory developed in the late 1960s, to explain how the outer layers of the earth move and deform.
What will happen if a continental plate collides with an oceanic plate. Dec 09, 2019 some of the worksheets below are tectonic plates worksheets, predicting tectonic activity, definition of plate composition, plate movement, types of plate boundary, continentcontinent collision, handson activities, with colorful diagrams along with questions and answers at the end of each page. First, the age of the crust is youngest at the plate boundaries where older rock is pushed up and the. This skin is cracked, and each section moves over and under other sections. List and describe the evidence for the plate tectonics.
Types of plate boundaries map identification directions b 1. Continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Time frame two class periods 40 minutes each materials. The site browse will give you a complete list of plate tectonic related activities. Activityworld map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography. Alfred wegeners fossil evidence for continental drift is shown on the cutouts. Third, and most fundamental, physicists discovered radiogenic heat, which contradicted the basic assumption.
Modern continents hold clues to their distant past. Today, we have a much broader set of evidence in favor of the hypothesis. Each group will present what they found with their piece of evidence using a map or their continental cutouts to explain their information. We now know that, directly or indirectly, plate tectonics influences nearly all geologic processes, past and present. As you read each paragraph, take notes about the key ideas in the. Work in pairs sharing one computer with internet access. The theory has caused a revolution in the way we think about the earth. Evidence from fossils, glaciers, and complementary coastlines helps reveal how the plates once fit together. Seafloor spreading answer key this is a midocean ridge. Plate tectonics introduction and map activity introduction to the basics of plate tectonics. To complete the worksheet,students consider tectonic plate movements along with their compiled examples and explanations in order to draw their own conclusions from the evidence presented for the theory of plate tectonics.
Students investigate plate tectonic environments convergent, divergent, transform boundaries, topographybathymetry of continents and ocean basins, the distribution and pattern of earthquakes, the distribution of volcanoes, as well as ages of the seafloor, and more. Page 1 introduction information about plate tectonics with fill in questions relate. Plate tectonics is the theory that explains how large pieces of the earths outermost layer, called tectonic plates, move and change shape. Plate tectonics tennis ball globe gr a d es 57 len g th each lesson designed to take 2 class periods t op i c s plate tectonics, fossil evidence, geology, mapping, science history m a ter i a l s n eed ed included in teaching companion pdf. Lightly shade in each tectonic lithospheric plate with a different color if possible. The theory of plate tectonics proposes that the lithosphere is divided into a series of plates that fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to help guide class discussions today. The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. This activity requires students to explore a range of datasets that help substantiate plate tectonic theory. Tectonic plate movements worksheets lesson worksheets. Use the table below and the map key on the types of plate boundaries map to draw the correct symbols identifying each type of plate boundary.
The idea that the earths crust is made up of huge tectonic plates that are floating on. Students may research different facts about each term referring to plate tectonics and write what they find on the provided blank lines. Some life rode on diverging plates, became isolated, and evolved into new species. This worksheet helps students understanding of plate tectonics and how plates interact with one another at their boundaries. At transform boundaries, tectonic plates are not moving directly toward or directly away from each other. Plate tectonics study guide key chandler unified school. Evidence for plate tectonics the evidence for plate tectonics is very conclusive. What are the 2 types of crust found on earths surface. This quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your understanding of paleomagnetism and hot spots showing evidence for plate tectonics.
The theory of plate tectonics activity worksheet 3 volcanoes 8. Use the information on your data chart and the formula below to determine the rate of sea floor spreading in the past 38 million years. Lesson 1 the earth is cracking up lesson at a glance. They move atop the underly ing mantle, a really thick layer of hot flowing rock. The grade 6 earth science unit on plate tectonics is presented to students through a series of investigations using indirect evidence models and direct evidence, experiments, active learning experiences, researching using a variety of sources, questions, and assessments. Plate tectonics thousands of printable worksheets, study. The plate tectonics model describes features and processes on earth. Evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics includes distribution of rock formation and fossils, shapes of existing continents, ocean floor features, and seismic and volcanic activity.
Worksheet 6 plate tectonics student name 60 25 10 2 2 10 25 60 inspection copy. Continental drift proposed that the continents were once. Some of the worksheets below are tectonic plates worksheets, predicting tectonic activity, definition of plate composition, plate movement, types of plate boundary, continentcontinent collision, handson activities, with colorful diagrams along with questions and answers at. The theory of plate tectonics activityworksheet 3 volcanoes 8. It is a very well supported theory, and while scientific debate continues about small parts or local effects, the overall concept is accepted as good as fact. The theory of plate tectonics worksheet teachengineering. A plate tectonic puzzle american museum of natural history. The sections, called plates, move on a plasticlike layer. Using the computer simulation students will explore various pieces of data fossil records, rock types, etc. List and describe the evidence for the plate tectonics theory. Tell how they are developed, what makes them useful, and what happens if they are not accurate.
This was the time when reptiles and winged insects first appeared. Plate tectonics theory is taught in science classrooms around the world, but just 50 years ago it was a hotly contested theory. While they are doing this, they will also have to complete a worksheet that will ask various questions about their data. I prepared for todays lesson by projecting and tracing the following document plate tectonics template on a large bulletin board paper. Molten rock pushes up from the asthenosphere and pushes the plates apart at the midocean r. Earths crust and upper mantle are broken into sections. Rate of movement cmyr distance moved cm time years a.
Through progression within the activities and from one activity to the next, these concepts will be locally applied to the types of plate boundaries and associated. These activities include material associated with the concept of plate tectonics on a global scale and related plate boundaries using the depth and location of associated earthquakes. Plate tectonics study guide key use this key to check your answers on your study guide. It is an underwater mountain range that forms when magma pushes up on the crust at a divergent boundary. Looking at the information you compiled in your chart above, explain one way the theory of plate tectonics can relate to engineering. The continental drift hypothesiscontinents have moved slowly to notetaking worksheet. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three.
Plate tectonics overview introduction to oceanography. Gather evidence to explain the theory of plate tectonics. Wegeners theory has been replaced by the more complete theory of plate tectonics. Since the development of the theory, geologists have had to reexamine almost every aspect of. Includes many maps for printing, and student worksheets. Plate tectonics describes the distribution and motion of the plates. It allows them to demonstrate their knowledge plate tectonics and wegeners continental drift theory in a fun and engaging way. Mapping world plates helps students connect topography, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plates. Plate tectonics or show the video about plate tectonics at. Scientists believe in the plate tectonics theory because of the following pieces of evidence. Cut out each of the continents along the edge of the continental shelf the outermost dark line. Locations of earthquakes and volcanoes show the plate boundaries and ocean floor features. The plate tectonics escape room is an immersive experience for your students. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity.
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