CONTINENTS ON THE MOVE ......OH MY
Good Morning 6th Grade Scholars
I miss you guys tremendously and I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well.
Lesson Overview: This week we will discuss the evidence that scientist used to suggest that the continents are in motion. Did you know that all our continents were combined to make a Super Continent called Pangaea .If you recall when we learned ocean floor features, we learned that their are features in the bottom of the ocean that causes our continents and oceans to drift. You will learn about Alfred Wegner and Henry Hess to of the most influential scientist who provided through investigations to explain why this Phenomenon was happening.
Lesson Topic: Continental Drift and the Scientists who provided evidence
Lesson Target:
Lesson Instructions
1. Click on the Green button to watch an animation about Alfred Wegner and what caught attention to notice that our continents were on the move
2. Click the Orange button to download a background reading on scientist Alfred Wegner and Henry Hess. (There are 2 reading levels of the same article choose the one that is most comfortable for you to read and comprehend)
3. Use the Green Button to answer Microsoft Forms Questions concerning your article reading for today.
You should complete the following pages in your student text if you do not have access to the computer.
Unit 6 The Restless Earth Lesson 1: Earth's Layers pages 498-505 skip page (503) answering the questions on the pages as you read and complete the summary
Unit 6 The Restless Earth Lesson 2 Geologic Change over Time Pages 514-521 answering the questions on the pages as you read and complete the summary.
I miss you guys tremendously and I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well.
Lesson Overview: This week we will discuss the evidence that scientist used to suggest that the continents are in motion. Did you know that all our continents were combined to make a Super Continent called Pangaea .If you recall when we learned ocean floor features, we learned that their are features in the bottom of the ocean that causes our continents and oceans to drift. You will learn about Alfred Wegner and Henry Hess to of the most influential scientist who provided through investigations to explain why this Phenomenon was happening.
Lesson Topic: Continental Drift and the Scientists who provided evidence
Lesson Target:
Lesson Instructions
1. Click on the Green button to watch an animation about Alfred Wegner and what caught attention to notice that our continents were on the move
2. Click the Orange button to download a background reading on scientist Alfred Wegner and Henry Hess. (There are 2 reading levels of the same article choose the one that is most comfortable for you to read and comprehend)
3. Use the Green Button to answer Microsoft Forms Questions concerning your article reading for today.
You should complete the following pages in your student text if you do not have access to the computer.
Unit 6 The Restless Earth Lesson 1: Earth's Layers pages 498-505 skip page (503) answering the questions on the pages as you read and complete the summary
Unit 6 The Restless Earth Lesson 2 Geologic Change over Time Pages 514-521 answering the questions on the pages as you read and complete the summary.