Assignment: Plate Tectonics and Crustal Features 8.9B Assignment

Created by Paige J on

3 activities: 3 games

41 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

The Secret Base: Plate Tectonics

Ready to visit our secret base at the core of Planet Earth? Come learn about plate tectonic and the planet's structure with our crew! We have information, activities, and an all you can eat buffet!

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Teacher Ratings (33) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (16363) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Seafloor Explorer 9

In this game you are a deep sea explorer. You have sonar and a drill so you can take samples of rock. You will be able to obtain sonar images within each rock. With each sample and each sonar reading you interact with your team at headquarters. With the help of your team, you'll understand what you are seeing and learn about deep sea rock, plate tectonics, sedimentation, and trenches.

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Teacher Ratings (34) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (21259) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Escape

Your city has been destroyed by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods all caused by plate tectonics. You must escape the disaster!

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Teacher Ratings (59) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (34089) 3.9 stars.