Modeling Earth Processes: Constructive Forces

Use models to explore constructive Earth processes, such as convergent plate boundaries, volcanoes, and river deposition in the classroom. In this series of 3 investigations, students discover mechanisms that cause changes in Earths features. They observe different landscapes and think about the forces that may have caused them, model the formation of mountains at convergent plate boundaries, explore how volcanos affect the surface of Earth, and collect data on the formation of river deltas. Curriculum Connection While designed as a stand-alone earth science course, this series of activities...