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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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