FOTE1 WEEK 2

1. The Land

1. Describe and model the structure of the Earth including the terms lithosphere, asthenosphere, crust, mantle, outer/inner core.

2. Outline the plate tectonic model.

3. List and evaluate the evidences for the plate tectonic theory.

4. Describe the three types of plate boundaries.

5. Identify the type of plate boundary when looking at plate movement maps and images of natural disasters or landforms.

6. Explain how plate boundaries relate to seismic and volcanic activity.

7. Describe the impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the Earth’s spheres.

Optional PBL Outcomes

P1. How important is evidence when considering the validity of a model?

P2. How has technology, like seismometers, have helped scientists understand geological activity?

1.1  Describe and model the structure of the Earth including the terms lithosphere, asthenosphere, crust, mantle, outer/inner core.

2. Outline the plate tectonic model.

3. List and evaluate the evidences for the plate tectonic theory.