Science

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** Technology Integration: **
After a discussion of the earths crust, incorporating the Smart-Board with interactive displays of the earth's structure, students will use the portable computer cart in their classroom,one student per computer. The following web-site has plans for the computer part of this lesson, however it is a lesson that must be purchased, which I would do, because it looks very interactive.


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**Curriculum Standard: **
9. Describe the interior structure of the Earth and Earth's crust as divided into tectonic plates riding on the top of the slow moving currents of magma in the mantle.
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Description of Lesson:
Lesson will start with discussion about the earth and the earth's crust, students will have read about the topic in their text books, Earth's Systems chapter. Teacher will discuss these topics and use the visuals included on the interactive smart board. After discussion is done teacher will ask for questions, then introduce the follow-up activity to support the discussion. Lap-Top computers will be distributed and directions given.Follow-up activity is located This cite has an electronic scavenger hunt about plate tectonics.
 * The solid earth is layered with a lithosphere; hot, convecting mantle; and dense, metallic core.
 * Cutaway views showing the internal structure of the Earth. (Visual is Above, center): This view drawn to scale demonstrates that the Earth's crust literally is only skin deep.A view not drawn to scale to show the Earth's three main layers (crust, mantle, and core) in more detail.
 * Lithospheric plates on the scales of continents and oceans constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, result from these plate motions. (On the map directly above).
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Supporting Research:
Starr, Linda __Scavenger Hunts: Searching for Treasure on the Internet!:__ Education World® Copyright © 2010 Education World [] This article discusses how scavenger hunts are a way for students to practice problem solving, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and learn how to search the Internet. Included is a sampling of online scavenger hunts for students of all ages! Scavenger hunts are a very popular way for students to access information and use internet resources.

Tried & True or New & Innovative:
The activities in this lesson are considered to be both “Tried and True” and “New and Innovative”. For years students have enjoyed the occasional scavenger hunt for educational information.In years past information was found in the text book, or other books fou in the library. This scavenger hunt is different(new and innovative) because it involves the use of the computer to find the information. A fun way for students to learn about plate tectonics.

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