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Geology - Earth's Physical Structure PowerPoint

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Grade Levels
5th - 8th
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Pages
9 pages
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Uncover the mysteries of our planet's hidden depths with this captivating 9-slide PowerPoint presentation – the ultimate resource for educators and parents teaching Geology and exploring the Earth's interior! Bursting with fascinating facts and vivid visuals, this presentation is sure to inspire curiosity and spark wonder in students of all ages.

Journey to the core of the Earth and unravel the secrets of its intricate layers. From the solid inner core to the molten outer core, each slide is a treasure trove of knowledge, providing a comprehensive overview of the Earth's composition and structure.

This presentation also offers a tantalizing glimpse into the dynamic world of plate tectonics – the geological theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. Through clear and concise explanations, students will gain a deeper understanding of how these tectonic forces shape our planet's surface and drive processes such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Total Pages
9 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
40 minutes
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NGSSMS-ESS2-2
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales. Emphasis is on how processes change Earth’s surface at time and spatial scales that can be large (such as slow plate motions or the uplift of large mountain ranges) or small (such as rapid landslides or microscopic geochemical reactions), and how many geoscience processes (such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and meteor impacts) usually behave gradually but are punctuated by catastrophic events. Examples of geoscience processes include surface weathering and deposition by the movements of water, ice, and wind. Emphasis is on geoscience processes that shape local geographic features, where appropriate.

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