Plate boundary map activity booklet

Regents questions here are regents questions for plate tectonics. Review the difference between plate and plate boundary by using a map of plate boundaries on the world on the lcd projector. Here we look at an aerial photograph and a map of the same area. This presentation has been designed to be used with the plate tectonics passport activity booklet and floor map. Since not everyone has access to a largeformat printer we offer the poster as a 3 page, tabloidsize pdf file that can be printed and taped together. Cut the poster size map into pieces along the plate boundaries. The cross section in your answer booklet represents the atmosphere along the dashed line from a to b on the map.

Answer question 3 on page 3 of your student answer booklet. Types of plate boundaries map identification directions b 1. Proportional symbol maps distort the size of a chosen symbol to indicate the magnitude of a. Tectonic plates are responsible for shaping the earths crust. Download document download plate tectonic dominoes in pdf format. See also this dynamic planet, the map showing the earths physiographic features, current plate movements, and locations of volcanoes, earthquakes, and impact craters. Diverging plate boundaries thus produce both earthquakes and volcanoes. Describe where these boundaries are found parts of the worldplates involved.

Seventh grade lesson in science plate boundaries betterlesson. To appreciate the extent that plate tectonics impacts the world. Task 1 it is a good skill to be able to complete sketch maps in igcse geography. Convergent colliding boundaries are shown as a black line with teeth, divergent spreading boundaries as solid red lines, and transform sliding alongside boundaries as solid black lines. The boundary between the north america plate and the eurasian plate is an example of a divergent boundary at a midocean ridge. Tectonic plate projects can be designed easily by creating an interesting salt map from ingredients found in most kitchens. Using the a3 hand out draw diagrams explaining all the different types of plate boundaries and also complete the explanation with the missing words. There are three different types of tectonic plate boundaries, which are defined by the relative motion of each plate. Compare and contrast the active plate tectonic areas and the plate boundary map shown in your textbook. A plate boundary is a location where two tectonic plates meet. Big picture boundary types using their tectonic plate maps from day 5 students will add in. A long black line is a transform fault and a black line with hatch marks is a trench where subduction is taking place.

Oct 19, 2014 tectonic plate boundaries activity and worksheet. Plate tectonics revision booklet sen teaching resources. Converging plates can be oceanic, continental, or one of each. Geological survey map of tectonic plates show 21 of the major plates, as well as their movements and boundaries. It is a map titled this dynamic planet available in pdf format or as a largeformat wall map.

This map shows the three major plate boundaries in or near california. Unesco world heritage centre world heritage list interactive map of properties effects of global. Lightly shade in each tectoniclithospheric plate with a different color if possible. Earthquakes and plate movement seventh 7th grade science. Many of the worlds volcanoes are the result of subduction at a convergent plate boundary. These images show the locations of the plates and their boundaries in the earths crust. The plate tectonics mapping activity allows students to. Closely spaced earthquakes with a range of depths that deepen i. The greatest quiz on tectonic plates youll ever attempt. Ywbat list the three main types of plate boundaries and identify them on a map quick overview. The activity and presentation can be used in conjunction with the plate tectonics floor map available to download as 16x a4 sheets on our resources page a0. West coast of south america, from nazcasouth american plates. Describe the present platetectonic setting of your community, and infer possible past platetectonic activity based on your knowledge. Where to find tectonic plate gis data gis lounge maps.

I use this exercise at the very beginning of teaching plate tectonics. Salt maps can be used to create lithospheric plates and tectonic plate boundaries for 3d projects, and they provide an excellent method for projecting the theory of plate tectonics. Tectonic plate s, the massive slabs of earths lithosphere that help define our continent s and ocean, are constantly on the move. Conclude with the class that plate motions are associated with earthquakes and volcanoes. The worksheet may contain titles, subtitles, text, or graphics students need to complete the study fold. The plates make up earths outer shell, called the lithosphere. This activity is a slight variation on an original activity, discovering plate boundaries, developed by dale sawyer at rice university. There are three principal types of plate boundary divergent, convergent, and transform. Review the activities, modeling and plate movements, and obtain all the needed materials, background information, vocabulary, and activity directions.

The point where two plates meet is called a plate boundary. The mantle contains hot molten rock magma heated by energy from the earths core. Released science inquiry task plate tectonics 2016 grade 8. You can refer to a world map or atlas for location names. Use plate tectonics in a box to demonstrate oceanic and conti nental plate. Plate tectonics usgs interpretive map of plate tectonics. Activities include filling in the blanks and labelling diagrams. Features pertaining to tectonic activity, including earthquake zones, volcanic regions, hotspots and rift valleys, are also shown. A map of the worlds active volcanoes is pictured below figure below. This is a 4 four page flipbook that students can create that can fit into a. Plate boundaries ks3 geographical hazards teaching resources available to download. Students create and test models of tectonic plate movement and use them to. Infer where plate tectonic activity on earth today.

They are displayed at the same projection and base as the data maps, although to a smaller scale. This classroom activity can be used to introduce or expand plate tectonics for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university level students. Plate movements are responsible for most continental and ocean floor features and for the distribution of most rocks and minerals within earths crust. Using the tectonic outline map, create a cover page with drawing of volcanoes and hazards. The following quiz tests your knowledge on plate tectonics. List the major mountain ranges we listed on your map that are formed by. Are transform plate boundaries typically associated with volcanoes. Students should take notes based on the powerpoint on. Superimposed in red are the more than 400 national park system sites. I use 11 by 17 in black and white maps that i make on a copying machine. Introduction pdf discovering plate boundaries rice university.

Create this free layers of the earth flip book diagram. These frames are reconstructed maps of the landmasses that existed on. Students visualize the plates covering our earth by studying a map called the dynamic planet. Igcse geography introducing plate tectonics geography for.

For a small class, give students a map of the whle world and each pair should have a different set of data. This is an important geography skill that is underserved by the mainstream resource makers so we hope you find this worksheet useful. This map highlights the plates of the earths crust and identifies the locations of the four major types of plate boundary. These plate boundaries can occur both within continents and under oceans. When the students arrive for the first period of the class, i hand out the student instruction sheet, and a plate boundary map. Generally, the depth of an earthquake is related to the type of tectonic boundary in which it occurs.

May 12, 2019 science board with a focus on plate tectonics including plate boundaries, major and minor plates, pangaea, convergent, divergent, transform boundaries and more. On your plate map, select a different color and highlight all the convergent boundaries. Voyage through time a plate tectonics page 3 of 16 boundary. Find tectonic plate gis data there a few sources of freely available tectonic plate data that is available in various gis data formats such as shapefiles and kmz. Have students cut out each frame carefully along the outside frame lines. See more ideas about science, earth science, middle school science. As a whole class, have the students use the world map or globe to point out where. Activity world map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography.

Plate tectonics, volcanism, and the structure of the earth. Label the bottom tab transform and draw the plate movements here lift the tab. The three types of plate boundaries are divergent, convergent, and transform. Two maps displayed in the classroom are preferred, because there is relevant. See more ideas about plate tectonics, earth science and teaching science. In response, a generalinterest, nonjargon booklet called this dynamic earth. Convergent plate boundaries are where one plate dives subducts under less dense crust to be recycled back into the asthenosphere. The earths lithosphere is divided into plates meaning they are divided into sections that meet at plate boundaries situations 1 to 4 all represent plate boundary regions. Give each student pair a copy of a map printed on a transparency, an overhead marker, and a list of data. Discovering plate boundaries teaching materials collection. 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.

Voyage through time a plate tectonics page 2 of 16 procedure. These convergent boundaries also occur where a plate of ocean dives, in a process called subduction, under a landmass. Explain how the evidence from either your graph or data table 1 supports sarahs conclusion that the plate boundary at the midatlantic ridge is a divergent plate boundary. The warm frontal boundary is already shown on the cross section.

Plate tectonics information and facts national geographic. The story of plate tectonics was published in 1996 to complement the map. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity. It can be used for a wide variety of teaching activities with elementary. Sarah concludes that the plate boundary at the midatlantic ridge is a divergent plate boundary. Identify the distribution of plates by means of the world map of relative plate motions. Earths shifting tectonic plates national geographic society. Transform plate boundaries divergent plate boundaries are where plates are moving away from each other. Lesson 1 the earth is cracking up lesson at a glance. Earthquakes and volcanoes are most likely to occur either on or near plate boundaries. To make your life a little more difficult, you are going to plot the information above but onto the blank pacific centred map in your work booklet.

How to build a tectonic plate for a science project sciencing. In 2003, peter bird published a global data set of plate boundaries citation. Model the structural layers of the earth, investigate the data that led to the theory of plate tectonics, and discover the relationship between plate tectonics and earthquakes, volcanos, and mountains, through data analysis and handson activities. It causes earthquakes, volcanoes, the rise of mountains etc. However, i do vary my expectations of the students at different levels. Plate tectonics passport activity teachers notes the geological. Remind students that plates are always moving, and that today were going to learn that there are three main ways they move. Have 1 overhead transparency of plate boundary map per plate group. The areas where these plates collide often have increased volcanic and earthquake activity. The plate tectonics mapping activity allows students to easily begin to identify basic. Plate boundary movements and their results foldable. This movement is found along the midocean ridges where new crust material is being created. New lithosphere is created by volcanic activity along the crest of the ridge, and the plates on either side of the ridge are moving away from one another. Plate tectonics plate movement and effects, plate boundaries.

Convergent and divergent boundaries, and student worksheets plate boundary researchersgraphic organizer, and plate movement, one per student. What kind of data did geoscientists first use to outline the plate boundaries. The theory of plate tectonics is explored through the use of the landform kit from the utah geological survey. I copied the maps onto transparencies and created a lab where students ultimately overlaid the transparencies to compare and contrast the locations of earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate boundaries. This map illustrates that earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building occurs predominantly at plate boundaries.

World plate tectonics map thematic map of the worlds. Going for great active learning teaching ideas see more ideas about plate tectonics, earth science and teaching science. When all rectangles are cut out, stack them in order 120. Sections of the crust, called plates, push against each other due to forces from the molten interior of the earth.

Plate boundaries foldbook using their book students will create a four door fold book describing the four common types of plate boundaries convergent subducting, convergent colliding, divergent, transform and their results. An updated digital model of plate boundaries, geochemistry geophysics geosystems, 43, 1027, doi. This dynamic planet is a map poster earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics plus impact crater locations. Draw a curved line to represent the shape and location of the cold frontal boundary. 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. As the overlying plate lifts up, it also forms mountain ranges. The earths crust is made up of seven main tectonic plates and numerous smaller plates. Explain that scientists geologists use plate tectonics to explain the movement of the. Activityworld map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography.

This booklet partially filled the need, but additional classroomspecific activities and exercises are still being requested. Provide students with copies of map sheets figure 1 photocopied on heavy paper card stock, each with a number of frames f1 to f20. Tectonic plates are sections of the earths solid crust that float on top of the mantle. Identify lithospheric plates that are represented by the earthquake locations you plotted.

This is an area known for d43 understanding plate boundaries activity 45 materials for each student 1 completed student sheet 44. This activity asks you to identify names of roads and features on the aerial photo using the map to help you. Plate tectonic movement visualizations index of a large number of resources plate tectonics practice exam twentytwo multiplechoice questions developed by university students this expired link is available through the wayback machine internet archive. Download pdf versiondownload doc versiondownload the. Includes many maps for printing, and student worksheets.

Chapter 7 and supplemental readings on plate tectonics and convection the questions on the next page are based on the last part of the supplemental readings on. Draw a birdseye view of the plate boundary before and after the plate motion. I made different maps, including more detail in all of the datasets, and used a different map projection, but otherwise the general progression of the activity is the same. Name and briefly describe the three types of plate boundaries.

Every continent formed rises above the sea due to plate tectonics. Understanding plate motions this dynamic earth, usgs. In the figure above a red bar where seafloor spreading is taking place. Plate tectonics introduction and map activity map activities, plate. Plates crash into each other along convergent plate. Topics covered on the quiz include the theory of plate tectonics and how to identify the divergent boundary in a given picture. Frame 1 should be on top although the frames could also be ordered so that f20 is on the top, but it is useful.