September 10, 2012September 10, 2012• EQEQ: How can the theory of plate tectonics : How can the theory of plate tectonics

explain the effects of physical processes explain the effects of physical processes that occur on Earth? that occur on Earth? S6E5eS6E5e

• Learning TargetLearning Target: I can explain why the : I can explain why the theory of continental drift was not theory of continental drift was not accepted by scientists.accepted by scientists.

• Start-UpStart-Up: What layer of the Earth is also : What layer of the Earth is also know as the lithospheric plates?know as the lithospheric plates?

• AgendaAgenda– Start-Up ActivitiesStart-Up Activities– Vocabulary introduction (Notes)Vocabulary introduction (Notes)– Complete foldable workComplete foldable work– Ticket Out: Foldable questionnaireTicket Out: Foldable questionnaire

• HomeworkHomework: : Review notes/prepare for note check quiz

September 11, 2012September 11, 2012• EQEQ: : How can the theory of plate tectonics How can the theory of plate tectonics

explain the effects of physical processes that explain the effects of physical processes that occur on Earth? occur on Earth? S6E5eS6E5e

• Learning TargetLearning Target: : I can describe how one theory I can describe how one theory explains how the continents have moved over explains how the continents have moved over Earth. Earth.

• Start-UpStart-Up: : How does convection currents cause How does convection currents cause the tectonic plates to move? the tectonic plates to move? (Write at least 3 (Write at least 3 sentences explaining this process. Keep your journal to sentences explaining this process. Keep your journal to share your answer.)share your answer.)

• Agenda: – Start-Up Activities– Notes– Review Activity

• Homework: Reading comprehension activity

Remember:Remember:

The earth is very hot inside and a current of heat

flows from the core to the crust. The convection

current takes place in the mantle. This current

cools down as it comes closer

to the surface of the earth. As

it rises, it cools and descends

to the inner earth. There the

temperature increases and the

current rises again. This goes

on and on.

September 12, 2012September 12, 2012• EQEQ: : What is one hypothesis that explains What is one hypothesis that explains

the continents’ movement? the continents’ movement? S6E5e

• Learning TargetLearning Target: : I can explain the theory I can explain the theory of plate tectonics..of plate tectonics..

• Start-UpStart-Up: : Describe one piece of evidence Describe one piece of evidence that support the theory of plate tectonics. that support the theory of plate tectonics. ((Keep your journals to check your answer.)

• Agenda:– Start-Up Activities– Notes– Activity– Ticket Out (quiz)

• Homework: Draw Pangaea and current-day Earth.

Sample AnswerSample Answer

• The same fossils found on different continents help to support the theory of continental drift.

September 13, 2012September 13, 2012• EQEQ: : Where does the force come from that Where does the force come from that

can move a tectonic plate? can move a tectonic plate? S6E5dS6E5d

• LTLT: : I can describe the theory of plate I can describe the theory of plate tectonics. tectonics.

• Start-UpStart-Up: : Could earthquakes be a result Could earthquakes be a result of tectonic plates moving?of tectonic plates moving?

• Agenda: – Start-Up Activities– Notes– Textbook work

• Homework: Write a summary about continental drift theory.

AnswerAnswer

• Yes. Earthquakes are a result of plate movement.

September 14, 2012September 14, 2012• EQEQ: How can the theory of plate tectonics : How can the theory of plate tectonics

explain the effects of physical processes explain the effects of physical processes that occur on Earth? that occur on Earth? S6E5eS6E5e

• LTLT: I can explain how Earth’s landmasses : I can explain how Earth’s landmasses are changing position continuously as are changing position continuously as they travel across Earth’s surface.they travel across Earth’s surface.

• Start-UpStart-Up: Describe how India became part : Describe how India became part of the Asian continent. of the Asian continent.

• Agenda: – Start-Up Activities– Note completion– Activity

• HomeworkHomework: : Reading Comprehension