This Unit Includes:
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NYS Earth Science Core Curriculum
Key Idea 2: Many of the phenomena that we observe on Earth involve interactions among components of air, water, and land.
Performance Indicator
2.1: Use the concepts of density and heat energy to explain observations of weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the
movements of Earth’s plates.
2.1 - a,b,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r
Performance Indicator
2.1: Use the concepts of density and heat energy to explain observations of weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the
movements of Earth’s plates.
2.1 - a,b,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r
Objectives1. List direct/indirect evidence of crustal movement
2. Describe evidence of continental drift 3. Calculate and locate earthquake epicenters 4. Explain measurement of earthquake energy 5. Compare & contrast earthquake waves 6. Interpret inferred properties of earth’s interior using earthquake time/travel chart 7. Explain the cause of plate tectonics 8. Locate and identify plate boundaries and tectonic features |
Vocabulary
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Power Points & Notes
Plate Tectonics PowerPoint
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How The Earth Was Made - Hawaii Worksheet |
Plate Tectonics
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Volcanic Activity |
Earthquakes |
Mountain Building |