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This I&S MYP unit on “Tectonic Hazards” explores the interactions of tectonic plates and the resulting phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes. The resource is high quality, ready to teach, and requires no extra planning. It includes a complete unit of work featuring PowerPoints and worksheets, ensuring a comprehensive teaching experience.

** Concepts**

• Key Concept: Interactions
• Global Context: Interactions

Inquiry Questions

• Factual: How do tectonic plates move and interact with each other?
• Conceptual: What are the underlying causes and mechanisms that lead to the formation of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
• Debatable: To what extent can human activities contribute to the occurrence or intensity of tectonic events such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?

Assessment

• Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
• Criterion B: Investigating
• Criterion C: Communicating
• Criterion D: Thinking critically

Topics

• Types of tectonic plate boundaries
• Causes of earthquakes
• Measuring and recording earthquakes
• Types of volcanoes
• Tsunamis
• Case studies of major tectonic events and their consequences
• Preparing and responding to hazards

The lessons include a mix of knowledge introduction, group work, pair work, research tasks, individual tasks, and assessment to enhance student understanding and engagement.