Lesson 3.7.4

Lesson 4 - Raising the Rockies

Get Focused

In this lesson we will learn about plate tectonics and their affect on volcanic activity as well as other major events that have impacted Earth's history.

Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 4 :

  • What are plate tectonics ?
  • What is pangea ?
  • What are mass extinctions ?
  • What causes the formation of mountains

Explore

Click on the link below to explore the lesson content

Lesson 3.7.4 Content Link

Vocabulary

Below is a link to the Science 20 Glossary. Make sure you can identify and define the terms within the glossary that correspond with this lesson.

Science 20 Glossary

 

Read Read

Read pages 352 - 360 in the Science 20 Textbook. There is a text link below

Lesson 3.7.4 Text

Video Watch and Listen

Video or multimedia content

Sci20 tut#3.7.4 Tutorial Video

 

Self Check

Try the questions are page 360 of the Science 20 text book to check your understanding.

Reflect and Connect

There have been different mass distinctions at various times in Earth's history. What is the evidence used to support the theory of mass extinctions. Post your answer to the discussion forum.

Module 7 : Lesson 4 Assignment.

Once you have completed all of the learning activities for this lesson, you can complete the online assignment.

Sci20 3.7.4 online assignment

Lesson Summary

In this lesson you learned about plate tectonics and mass extinction events.

Module 8 will deal with Earth's changing climate.