Lamb+plate+tectonics

==** Basic Idea of project ** : I want to use the plate tectonic aspect of the Jason Project and the real-time images that are available regarding earthquake and volcano data. Also, google earth and google maps have resources that I can use with my students. Also, I created a wall on wallwisher and I could have students add to it. ==

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Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the chemical and physical interactions (i.e., natural forces and cycles, transfer of energy) of the environment, Earth, and the universe that occur over time ||
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 * Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science **
 * Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science **
 * Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science **
 * Topic C: Plate Tectonics **

recognize and explain how major geologic events are a result of the movement of Earth's crustal plates. __Objective a__ TSW recognize and describe the evidence for plate movement __Objective b__ TSW recognize and explain that major geologic events occur along crustal plate boundaries || In this activity, 1. students will analyze a map of a section of the Pacific Northwest which contains information on recently active volcanoes and probable seamounts identified by a Jason Project scientist, Walter Smith 2. compare this map data to earthquake data in this region to recommend probable seamounts for further study. 3. use Google Earth to explore other areas around the world to identify locations that could potentially contain active undocumented volcanoes. 4. create an online word wall for the plate tectonic unit where students add vocabulary words, definitions, diagrams, and sites that relate to the topic.
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Analyze the advantages and limitations of using maps and mapping tools, such as Google Earth™, for geologic research. What recommendations would you make to other researchers when using maps as a tool during their research? || [] The above link is for the Jason Project page for the Exploring Our Ocean Mission.
 * Journal Question (This question was on the Jason Project website and I thought it would be a good one to ask.) **

[] This link is for the digital resource library which contains the student work pages. This can be done using an online version or pdf version of the student page.

Google Earth website: volcano and earthquake layers

[|__www.wallwisher.com/wall/stoddert6thscience__] This link is for the wallwisher page that students can use as the online word wall.

laptop computers internet connection

Additional Info on using Google Earth || Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science || Indicator __ Objective e __ Explain how different models can be used to represent the same thing. What kind of a model to use and how complex it should be depend on its purpose. || Students will use various types of maps, Google Earth and Google Maps. The students will use these various resources to gather information and draw conclusions about how geologic events occur around plate boundaries. || Maps from Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program (GVP) Google Earth and Google Maps websites (volcano and earthquake layers) USGS maps of various locations (Pacific Northwest, Western South America, Hawaiin Islands) || B. Encourage Collaboration 1.Select and use technology tools to encourage collaboration a) Use technology tools to work collaboratively within the school community || Students will use Google Earth in cooperative small groups to collect data on earthquake and volcano locations. || []
 * Standard 1.0 Skills and Processes **
 * Standard 1.0 Skills and Processes **
 * Topic C: Communicating Scientific Information **
 * Technology Standard 3.0** – Technology for Learning and Collaboration : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration ||
 * Technology Standard 3.0** – Technology for Learning and Collaboration : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration ||

This site contains a lab sheet for the groups to collectively use to gather data.

Below is a link to the pdf of the assignment sheet.

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Not sure if any of these will be useful to you but these are sites I used this past year. (ML)
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Has link to Interactive Dynamic Earth []

Great photographs of the volcano in Iceland: @http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/photogalleries/100419-iceland-volcano-lightning-ash-pictures/

Great web site for finding lessons and PowerPoint-like web presentations for the Earth Science unit: @http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/education/vwlessons/lessons/lesson.html

Nice little article that could serve as an extension for overachieving students. @http://www.livescience.com/environment/090924-supervolcano-plumbing.html

Graphic organizers http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/sd/resources/70+.htm#Concept Maps

http://www.lpb.org/education/classroom/itv/envirotacklebox/concmaps/concep2.html

@http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/uploads/science/gsconcepts.htm


 * ﻿Thanks ML for all of the sites and I am sure I can use them this year. I did have trouble accessing the graphic organizers. A pop-up kept requesting that I have a username and password in order to view them. The pop-up referenced "smcps", so I didn't know if it was connected somehow to your school systems server. (7/28/10) **