Students are to use jigsaw planet in order to create a
series of puzzles in regards to plate tectonic movement of Pangaea. Students
will work individually as a part of a group of four and each make a puzzle of Pangaea
breaking up at 200MYA, 135MYA, 65 MYA and 40-30MYA. Students will then work on
a puzzle from another group member and try and distinguish where the landmasses
were at this specific point in time. This activity can be used as a learning
tool along with the animation on plate tectonics mentioned. This provides a fun
and engaging way of teaching students how the landmasses on earth have moved
and changed and it can be discussed why. This stimulus material allows for a visual
mode of learning which can help engage students as it is more creative.
PFA – Outcome 5.1: A
student explains how social factors influence the development and acceptance of
scientific ideas
5.1 The history of science
a) Identify some of the ideas from different cultures
(including those of Aboriginal and other Indigenous people that have
contributed throughout history
b) Describe some models and theories that have been
considered in science and then been modified or rejected as a result of
available evidence
Outcome 5.9: A
student relates the development of the universe and the dynamic structure of
the Earth to models, theories and laws and the influence of time.
5.9.2 The theory of
plate tectonics: a) discuss evidence that suggests crustal plates move over
time.
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