1. To understand why the earth’s structure is always changing
Why does the earth move?
L/O:
To understand why the earth’s structure is always changing
To describe where volcanoes and earthquakes are found in the world and why
Key words:
Convection currents
Tectonic plates
Convergent
Divergent
Fold mountains

2. The Earth’s structure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j1xGaxYzY
Draw your own
Why do they say the earth’s structure is like an apple?

4. Which plate do you live on
Which plate do you live on? Which plates border the plate where you live? Which plates are moving towards / away from your plate? Where do you think volcanoes and Earthquakes occur and why? Explain your answer!

5. Why do the plates moves? B A
How do convection currents make our earth move? – draw a diagram if needed!
What is created at A and B and why?
One is called a CONSTRUCTIVE margin and one is called a DESTRUCTIVE margin – which do you think is which and why?

6. Converging, diverging and conservative plates
Constructive / diverging margin Destructive / converging margin Conservative plate margin Collision Margin