PLATE TECTONICS
PLATE TECTONICS
The Earth’s crust is continually shifting, crashing, and spreading, creating various geologic happenings. In this exploration, come learn more about our restless
earth. Program will run for 2 hours.
Field Trip
Program will run for 2 hours.
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– Observe planet Earth and how it is constructed from tectonic plates
– Learn about how plate tectonics shaped Georgia in the past
30 MINUTES
– Visit the Museum Store
30 MINUTES
– Gem Panning and Careers in Geology
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Study plate movement from Pangaea to 50 million years into the future
– Discuss how planet Earth’s crust is divided into numerous plates that move
– Students will understand through various manipulatives: plate movement, subduction zones, rift valleys, convergent, divergent, transform boundaries and hot spots
TAKE HOME ITEMS
– Keep the gemstones found in Gem Panning
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scheduling@tellusmuseum.org • (770) 606-5699
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