Transcript 1 - Colorado School of Mines

Castle Point on Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 216 5000
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Sharon Peters
Michael Wells
1. http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/
Standards2
 As a result of the activities, all students
should develop an understanding of
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the structure of the earth's system.
earth's history.
evolution and equilibrium.
change, constancy and measurement.
2.http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/curriculumstandards.shtml
Benchmarks
 Real-Time Data (6.5 Measurement)
 Time Zones (6.5 Measurement, 6.1 Number
Sense)
 (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
 History and Why we use them
 Cartesian Plane (6.3 Data)
 Cartesian Plane (data plotting and reading graphs)
 Reading Maps (6.4 Geometry, 6.3 Data)
 Velocity (6.2 Algebra, 6.6 Computation)
 Rounding (6.1 Number Sense)
Topic Relevance
 It is good to learn these skills because
geologists and other scientists use them
to obtain more information and
knowledge about the earth, what it does
and will do.
 Changes in the earth are not only
relevant they are important because they
affect all life on earth, including YOU!
Prior Knowledge
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Using a ruler to measure length in [cm]
Ranges i.e. 1-10,11-20,21-30…
Map Legends
Rounding
Reading a map and approximation of
distance
 Some beginning knowledge of plotting data on
a map or other coordinate system
Vocabulary
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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Real Time Data
Seismic
Plate tectonics
Velocity
Epicenter
Magnitude
Depth
Cartesian coordinate system
Latitude
Longitude
(this list will certainly grow)
Lesson Outline
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 Preliminary Activity: The President Wants YOU! Students should
begin here FIRST before moving on to the Core Lessons.
 Lesson 1: Plot Current Earthquake Data In this lesson students
will access USGS earthquake information and plot the locations
on a world map.
 Lesson 2: Look for Patterns Students will compare the map they
created in Lesson One to a map showing tectonic plates and look
for a relationship.
 Lesson 3: Where will you be in a million years? Students will
access information about the motion (speed and direction) of the
Earth's tectonic plates and make predictions.
 Lesson 4: How do volcanoes fit in the picture? Students will plot
recent volcanic activity on a world map and look for relationships
between volcanoes and plate boundaries.
3.http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherlessons.shtml
Preliminary Activity
Objectives4
Students will:
 Develop a hypothesis and a plan to test their
hypothesis
 Use language to clarify observations and to
summarize information.
 Convey information to others in written form.
4. http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherstory.shtml
Lesson 1
Objectives5
Students will:
 Access and interpret online data information. (real-time data)
 Plot the longitude and latitude of an earthquake on a map.
 Make generalizations about a particular region’s likelihood of
having an earthquake based upon its location.
5. http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherlesson1.shtml
Lesson 2
Objectives6
Students will:
 Draw conclusions and find patterns in collected
data
 Deduce a cause/effect relationship from given
data.
 Determine how plate movements relate to
earthquake activity
http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherlesson2.shtml
Lesson 3
Objectives7
Students will:
 Locate stations on the Global Velocities map
 Interpret the information on Global Velocities
map
 Determine the speed at which the locations are
moving
 Draw conclusions and identify a trend from
collected data
7. http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherlesson3.shtml
Velocity x Time = Distance
Lesson 4
Objectives8
Students will:
 Analyze data for meaning
 Draw conclusions based on observations
 Volcanic activity is linked to plate-tectonic processes.
 The majority of volcanic eruptions occur along plate
boundaries such as the boundary between the Pacific
Plate and the North American plate.
 The majority of earthquakes coincide with regions where
there are active volcanoes particularly near continental
coasts and mountain systems.
8. http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/musicalplates3/en/teacherlesson4.shtml