One of the cool things about tectonic plates is that they move in different ways. In this section, you will learn about the different types of movement at plate boundaries. You will also learn about how volcanoes form, and what causes earthquakes and tsunamis.
What you’ll learn:
- Different ways Earth’s tectonic plates move.
- What happens when Earth’s tectonic plates move.
- About volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
Lesson Content
Prep
Planning & Materials
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Discussion
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Video Lessons
Different Types of Plate Boundaries (Divergent, Convergent, Transform)
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Volcanoes, Hot Spots, and Mountains of Accumulation
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Earthquakes & Tsunamis
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Experiments and Activities
Nomenclature – Plate Boundaries and Fault Lines
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Nomenclature – Types of Volcanoes
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Parts of a Volcano Coloring and Labeling
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Research – Effects of Moving Tectonic Plates
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Answers
Answer Key: Effects of Moving Tectonic Plates
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