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Video Introduction to tectonic plates (primary)

TLF ID A003973

This short video is targeted at upper primary students but is suitable for a wider audience. It introduces the concept of tectonic plates making use of a tectonic plates puzzle. Students are asked to predict the direction and speed of plate movement and consider where and why earthquakes happen on the Australian Plate.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

8

Learning area
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Publisher
  • Name: Geoscience Australia
  • Organization: Geoscience Australia
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
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Learning Resource Type
  • Video
Rights
  • CC BY 4.0 © Commonwealth of Australia (GeoScience Australia) 2020