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Tectonic Plates - Coggle Diagram
Tectonic Plates
Our group discovered that whilst reading the Primary Connections Book that there was room for interpretation in the experiment phase. We decided as a group, as long as we complete the steps the same for the entire class. Therefore making it a fair test!
For this experiment to be successfully implemented in the classroom, teachers must prepare all equipment so it can run efficiently and effectively.
We initially questioned the use of the large pieces of plasticine. However, upon completing the experiment we discovered as a group that it is critical for the sizing provided from the Primary Connections booklet is followed for the best results when viewing the ways in which earthquakes effect tectonic plates.
Use of larger pieces is easier for manipulation. Therefore inclusive of students with fine motor skills that are yet to be developed.
When cutting the egg in half, we decided to add a plastic knife to the materials list, as students at a year 6 level should be able to safely use this in order to perform this section of the activity.
It was decided that when giving out the materials for the experiment, you would hold back the egg shells till just before that section of the experiment takes place. Our group felt that the temptation to touch and possible smash the egg shells if students became restless would be too much.
When discussing the concept of Pangea we all felt it would be useful to have a visual resource. Either a picture or even better, a video resource to show how the contents have shifted over time.
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Volcanos - When tectonic plates push together and create an opening from the crust (Lithosphere) to the Mantle (Asthenosphere), magma gets forced through the opening, creating a volcano
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Earthquakes - The pressure that builds due to the tectonic plates pushing and sliding together creates seismic waves that make the ground shake!
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Tsunamis - When an Earthquake happens under a large body of water, the movement of large amounts of earth and the seismic waves cause waves to build until they reach land, making a massive wave
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Earthquakes are the reason that we have mountains, volcanoes and trenches. Depending on the way in which the tectonic plates move will create these natural phenomenons.
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The use of stand alone 'overhead' projector is an effective pedagogical tool for students with visual impairments to engage in the classroom activity.
Choosing heterogeneous groups allows for peer assisted learning. This can increase students understanding of the content through discussion.
The group decided that the use of iPads was unnecessary for the majority of students as the experiment results can be easily modeled by drawing. We discussed that students at a year 6 level should know how to draw diagrams using ruled lines, headings and titles. However, for students with gross motor skill dysfunction, then the use of iPads to take pictures would help these students achieve the same results.
National Geographic is a fantastic resource for all teachers to deepen their knowledge of the CDSU in order to teach this to the students. This is also a fantastic resource to use in order to differentiate learning of students performing above or below expected year level.
Giving students roles, such as data recorder, observer, active participant who moves the plasticine creates a constructivist learning environment where students are actively engaging in the content. This also provides stimulus for students who have difficulty concentrating and staying on task.
