Exploring Plate Motion Concepts

What is the main focus of the hands-on activity in this video?

• Studying the outer core

• Exploring characteristics of the mantle

• Analyzing tectonic plates

• Observing volcanic eruptions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What should you do while watching the video?

• Take a nap

• Observe the objects and record your observations

• Read a book

• Ignore the video

What is one of the questions you need to answer during the activity?

• What is the color of the mantle?

• What is the temperature of the mantle?

• What can the soft solid material on the left do that the hard solid material on the right cannot?

• How many layers does the Earth have?

What happens when you press into the soft solid material?

• It changes shape

• It breaks into pieces

• It remains unchanged

• It melts

What happens when you press into the hard solid material?

• It changes shape

• It melts

• It remains unchanged

• It breaks into pieces