Moving Earth: Plate Tectonics

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This is a series of lessons about Plate Tectonics contains a science lab and follow-up multimedia research project for both upper elementary and middle school age students. It can be adapted to be completely project based and integrate with other subjects beyond language arts and science.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

Author: Sarah Gobbs-Hill

Plate Tectonics: The Hawaiian Archipelago

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This video segment adapted from NOVA uses animation to show the relationship between the movement of a tectonic plate and whether volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands are active or dormant.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Diagram/Illustration

Authors: National Science Foundation, WGBH Educational Foundation