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Tectonics

In this course, students will explore tectonic activity around the world including the causes of different patterns of tectonic activity, types of plate boundaries, their effects and how we can reduce their impact.

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Ella L

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5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

Tectonics

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Course Overview


Throughout the unit, students will explore tectonic activity around the world. Firstly, students will study different patterns of tectonic activity around the world and the reasons behind these patterns. Students will be able to explain the three types of plate boundaries that cause earthquakes and volcanoes. Students will learn how the damage each type can cause is based on various factors, such as the focasl point, the level of urbanisation, and the country's GDP. Students will be given a chance to explore these constituent parts and synthesize understanding on their impacts by looking at volcanic eruptions in Iceland and the Philippines, as well as earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. Through these examples, students will be able to explain why LEDCs are more impacted by tectonic activity than MEDCs. Finally, students will explore how we can reduce the impacts of volcanos and earthquakes.

Course Content


13 LESSONS

13 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Why is it so Difficult for Scientists to Dig to the Centre of the Earth?

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Where do Volcanoes and Earthquakes Occur?

60 minutes

Lesson 3

What Happens at Different Plate Boundaries?

60 minutes

Lesson 4

What are the Main Features of an Earthquake?

60 minutes

Lesson 5

What Has Devastated the Country of Haiti? - Part I

60 minutes

Lesson 6

What Has Devastated the Country of Haiti? - Part II

60 minutes

Lesson 7

What Has Devastated the Country of Haiti? - Part III

60 minutes

Lesson 8

What are the Characteristics of a Volcano?

60 minutes

Lesson 9

What are the Impacts of Volcanos on LEDCs?

60 minutes

Lesson 10

What are the Impacts of Volcanos on MEDCs?

60 minutes

Lesson 11

How can We Reduce the Impacts of Tectonic Activity? - Part I

60 minutes

Lesson 12

How can we Reduce the Impacts of Tectonic Activity? - Part II

60 minutes

Lesson 13

How can we Reduce the Impacts of Tectonic Activity? - Part III

60 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Creativity

Diagrams

Speaking Skills

Listening Skills

Reading and Using a Map

Educator

Ella L

Geography Educator

Ella has been a geography teacher for over 7 years with experience as Head of Geography and Head of Humanities. She is a well-rounded Educator with the ability to foster students’ intellectual development, whilst ensuring every child receives a high level of care

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