Kids LOVE this plate tectonics project because they can choose from a variety of ways to show what they have learned about plate tectonics. Many options are listed, from art projects and models to videos and presentations (and more!).
Students are given the concepts that must be included in their project, including topics in the following categories:
- Plate boundary types
- Crust types
- Landforms
- Other important items
Each item that must be covered is assigned a certain number of points. How they choose to demonstrate their knowledge is up to them, but the guidelines are clear.
NGSS Standards Addressed: MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3
NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Developing and using models
Teacher Notes:
- Detailed instructions and a student-friendly explanation of grading are included.
- Please note: This plate tectonics project is NOT editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-ESS2-1: Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
- NGSS MS-ESS2-3: Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of past plate motions.
