Lesson 2: Development of a Theory
Duration of Days: 8
Lesson Objective
Students will explore the development of the theory of plate tectonics. They will analyze and interpret data and identify patterns based on the location of sea floor structures and the age of rocks to provide evidence of past plate motions.
What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
Mid-ocean ridges
Ocean trenches
Seafloor spreading
Magma
Lava
Plate tectonics
MS-ESS2-1
MS-ESS2-3
ELA: RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.7
Math: MP.2, 6.EE.B.6, 7.EE.B.4
Engage- DOK1
Explore/Explain- DOK2
Elaborate- DOK3
Evaluate- DOK1 & DOK4
STEM Module Project- DOK4
Phenomenon: Mountain Range and Mid-Ocean Ridge
STEM Module Project: Rockin' Around the Park
The ocean floor is flat.
Group work
Visuals
Sentence Starters
Graphic Organizers
Accessing Prior Knowledge
Formative and Summative Assessments:
Lesson Review
Lesson Check
Claim Evidence Reasoning
McGraw Hill online textbook/workbook.
Labs and Investigations:
- Lab: Simulating Sonar
- Investigation: Under the Sea
- Investigation: Stripes on the Seafloor
- Investigation: Seafloor Spreading