Mount KatastrofiPlate TectonicsGrades 5-8
Storyline
Phenomenon
Movement of tectonic plates cause natural occurrences on Earth's surface. Patterns in Earth's surface tell us where occurrences are likely to happen.
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
The crew formulates questions about the geological events on Vespus 1 and identifies the problem of relocating the settlement to a safer area.
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
The crew conducts investigations using sensors and data analysis to gather information about seismic activities and geological processes.
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
The crew designs solutions to relocate the settlement based on their understanding of plate tectonics and geological hazards.
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models
The crew considers the interactions between the Earth's tectonic plates, volcanic activities, seismic events, and their impact on the settlement's safety.
Energy and Matter
The crew analyzes the transfer of energy and matter during seismic events and volcanic eruptions, understanding how these processes shape the landscape and affect the environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
The crew's analysis of seismic data and volcanic eruptions contributes to understanding the geological history of Vespus 1.
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
The crew examines the materials involved in tectonic plate interactions, volcanic eruptions, and their effects on a planet's surface.
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
The crew's mission revolves around mitigating the human impact on the settlement's safety by relocating it to a safer area away from geological hazards.