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Exploring the Submarine Ring of Fire: The Volcano Factory
http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/04fire/background/edu/media/RoF.v ...
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This lesson will help students understand the processes that are responsible for the formation of the Mariana Arc. They will be able to explain the tectonic processes that result in the formation of the Mariana Arc and the Mariana Trench and explain why the Mariana Arc is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth. In addition to being tied to the National Science Education Standards, this hands-on, inquiry-based activity includes focus questions, background information for teachers, links to interesting websites, and extensions.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-007-486
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Changes in earth and sky
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'Ocean Explorer'
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/welcome.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration