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Real Evidence of a Subducting Plate
Abstract
The objective of this activity is to allow students to manipulate real data and understand how such data are interpreted and used in support of a theory. The concepts studied are maps, earthquakes, and plate tectonics, particularly a subduction zone plate boundary. The student will learn or be refreshed on using latitude and longitude for mapping purposes. The activity should be used in a unit on plate tectonics so that the student has a basic understanding of plate theory, boundaries, and types of crust. It is also useful to guide a class discussion about the different types of evidence used to support the theory of plate tectonics. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division- Learning materials:Classroom activity
- Learning materials:Lab activity
- Learning materials:Lesson plan
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- Geology
- Structural geology
- Supports National Science Education Standards (NSES): 9-12:Unifying Concepts and Processes Standards:Evidence, models, and explanation
- Supports National Science Education Standards (NSES): 9-12:Content Standard D Earth and Space Science Standards:Origin and evolution of the earth system
- Supports National Science Education Standards (NSES): 9-12:Content Standard F Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Standards:Natural and human-induced hazards
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Last time updated on 27/06/2012
This paper was published in Digital Library for Earth System Education.
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