Sharon Peters Michael Wells Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ (201)

Standards 2  As a result of the activities, all students should develop an understanding of  the structure of the earth's system.  earth's history.  evolution and equilibrium.  change, constancy and measurement. 2.

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  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  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 3  Preliminary Activity: The President Wants YOU! Students should begin here FIRST before moving on to the Core Lessons.  Preliminary Activity: The President Wants YOU! Students should begin here FIRST before moving on to the Core Lessons. Preliminary Activity: The President Wants YOU! Preliminary Activity: The President Wants YOU!  Lesson 1: Plot Current Earthquake Data In this lesson students will access USGS earthquake information and plot the locations on a world map.  Lesson 1: Plot Current Earthquake Data In this lesson students will access USGS earthquake information and plot the locations on a world map. Lesson 1: Plot Current Earthquake Data Lesson 1: Plot Current Earthquake Data  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 2: Look for Patterns Lesson 2: Look for Patterns  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 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 3: Where will you be in a million years? Lesson 3: Where will you be in a million years?  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. Lesson 4: How do volcanoes fit in the picture? Lesson 4: How do volcanoes fit in the picture? 3.

Preliminary Activity Objectives 4 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.

Lesson 1 Objectives 5 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.

Lesson 2 Objectives 6 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

Lesson 3 Objectives 7 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.

Velocity x Time = Distance

Lesson 4 Objectives 8 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.