1. Island Arcs

2. Starter: In pairs look at the diagram below and develop an explanation of why Island arcs form.

3. Island Arcs Lesson Objectives:
To understand how Island Arcs are formed.
To know the features of island arc.
Success Criteria:
Create an annotated diagram explaining the formation and features of an Island Arc.

4. Task: Read Geofile 492 and produce an annotated diagram on Island arcs
Task: Read Geofile 492 and produce an annotated diagram on Island arcs. You should include a diagram, aerial/satellite images of an example. Annotation needs to include: how they are created and different features of island arcs eg Beniof zone, trench, sediment arc etc

7. Plenary: Using no more than 50 words write an explanation of what Island arcs are for a non geographer Homework Read Geofile 526 on Hotspots for next lesson and complete Island Arc work

8. Island Arcs Lesson Objectives:
To understand how Island Arcs are formed.
To know the features of island arc.
Success Criteria:
Create an annotated diagram explaining the formation and features of an Island Arc.