Earth Science Systems Review Guide

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Geology

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SubjectGeology

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create a review activity that involves the following standards as per new york state: Performance Expectations: HS-ESS1-5: Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the age of crustal rocks. HS-ESS2-1: Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. HS-ESS2-3: Develop a model based on evide...

This resource focuses on Earth's dynamic interior and the principles of plate tectonics. It outlines the Earth's composition, including the solid crust, semi-solid mantle, liquid outer core, and solid inner core. Students will explore thermal convection currents in the mantle, which serve as the driving force behind tectonic plate movement. The document includes visual representations and analyses of seismic waves to identify Earth's layers, as well as practice questions relating to internal Earth structure and convection. Additionally, it covers various types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform) and their interactions, highlighting differences between oceanic and continental crust. Engaging synthesis activities connect geologic events with human history, prompting students to analyze how geological phenomena influence societal developments and necessitate adaptive architectural designs.