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Plate Tectonics Activities & Reading Passages for Google Classroom
Make learning about plate tectonics engaging and interactive with this comprehensive Google Classroom activity pack! Designed for elementary students, this no-prep, standards-aligned resource explores the dynamic processes of Earth’s crust, tectonic plates, and boundaries through hands-on digital activities and informative reading passages.
With editable reading passages, drag-and-drop tasks, and short-answer questions, students will dive into concepts like plate movements, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation. These interactive activities make it easy to teach plate tectonics while helping students develop critical thinking and a deeper understanding of Earth’s surface.
Plate Tectonics Passages & Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:
- Editable reading passages
- Short answer: KWL chart
- Drag-&-drop: match the descriptions to crust, mantle, outer core, or inner core
- Drag-&-drop: label the layers of the Earth
- Short answer: label the layers of the Earth
- Independent web search: fill out basic information about layers of Earth using a given website (thickness, made of what metals, temperature range, liquid or solid)
- Independent web search: answer questions using a given website
- Short answer: identify the layer of the Earth described in a riddle
Why Teachers Love these Plate Tectonics Activities:
- No Prep: Ready-to-assign on Google Classroom™ or platforms like Canvas or Schoology.
- Engaging & Interactive: Includes drag-and-drop tasks, visual prompts, and short-answer questions.
- Flexible Use: Perfect for independent practice, science centers, or early finishers.
- Critical Thinking: Helps students connect Earth science concepts to real-world examples.
Ideal For:
- Introducing Plate Tectonics Concepts: Simplifies teaching about Earth’s crust, plates, and boundaries.
- Independent Work: Allows students to complete tasks at their own pace.
- Science Centers: Digital, hands-on activities enhance engagement.
- Early Finishers: Keeps learners actively engaged with meaningful tasks.
Standards Covered:
- Earth and Space Systems VA SOL 5.8 The student will investigate and understand that Earth constantly changes. Key ideas include a) Earth’s internal energy causes movement of material within the Earth; b) plate tectonics describe movement of the crust; c) the rock cycle models the transformation of rocks; d) processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition change the surface of the Earth; and e) fossils and geologic patterns provide evidence of Earth’s change.
This Plate Tectonics Activity Pack makes learning about Earth science engaging and easy. With interactive tasks, real-world examples, and standards-aligned content, it’s a must-have for any science lesson!
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