Physics of the Universe · Week 24 · Nuclear Processes and Earth's History
Signals from Deep Inside
Modeling energy flow in Earth's interior from seismic wave evidence and reading the hidden signals in classmates' moods.
- Students will
- Students model Earth's interior from seismic wave evidence and explain how energy flow inside Earth drives plate motion.
- SEL skill
- Read a partner's signals and respond with care
- What it looks like
- Students practice attunement by reading hidden signals in classmates' moods and responding with care.
- Content focus
- Signals from deep inside
- Format
- Role play
Relationship skills
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- HS-ESS2-3: High School Earth and Space Science performance expectation
- Science and engineering practice: SEP2 Developing and using models
- Crosscutting concept: CCC5 Energy and matter
- CA Environmental Principles and Concepts: Principle IV: There are no permanent or impermeable boundaries that prevent matter from flowing between systems
- Literacy in science: RST.11-12.9 Compare and contrast findings in a text to those from other sources.
- Traditional course: Physics
Fits these textbook chapters
- Physics Techbook, Concept 5.3: Seismic Waves
- Physics Techbook, Concept 5.4: Earthquakes and Their Impacts
- California HMH Science Dimensions: Physics in the Universe, Unit 7: Waves
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