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Cronin, Jim – Science Scope, 2008
Today's scientific theories are the result of a long collaborative process, sometimes over centuries, among many different scientists from various parts of the world. To communicate this concept to middle school students and introduce them to the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift, they are placed in the role of geologists attending a…
Descriptors: Geology, Science Instruction, Middle School Students, Plate Tectonics
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Boone, William John – Science Scope, 1993
Describes three activities to help students understand plate tectonics. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Plate Tectonics
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Nelson, Cheryl – Science Scope, 1998
Describes a summer program for teachers in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in which teachers share in hands-on activities that demonstrate volcanic processes including volcanic hazards, plate tectonics, and earthquakes. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science