Earth Shattering Science

Earth Shattering Science

In this workshop, you will use evidence to identify how the Earth has changed over time, investigate how the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift can explain geological changes, and explore ways of modelling earthquakes in the classroom. This workshop will take approximately 1 - 1.5 hours to complete.

Workshop Overview

1

Welcome to Earth Shattering Science!
- Acknowledgement of Country & Disclaimer
- About this Session
- Australian Curriculum Links
2

Imagination Hats
- Activity Introduction
- Fossil Evidence
3

Exploring Continental Drift
- Activity Introduction
- Recreating Gondwana
4

Modelling Convection Currents
- Activity Introduction
- Observing Convection Currents
- Analysing Results
5

Calculating the Movement of Australia
- Activity Introduction
- How Far Will Australia Move?
6

Puzzling Tectonic Plates
- Activity Introduction
- NOAA Dataset
- Geological Activity and Plate Boundaries
7

Exploring Plate Boundaries: Tasty Tectonics
- Activity Introduction
- Recording Results
- Further Information
8

Monsters in the Mountains: Visual Literacy
- Image Analysis
- The Image Revealed
- Further Questions
9

Introducing Dr Espen Knutsen
- STEM Video
10

Earthquake-Resistance Building Challenge
- Activity Overview
- Simple Shake Table Example
- Further Examples and Apps
11

Conclusion
- Congratulations!