Plate Boundaries & Earthquakes
Model how plates slide, collide, and pull apart to trigger quakes.
Materials
6 materials1
Hook image
1
Compare & contrast organiser
2
Annotated diagram
3
Recording sheet
3
Group task sheet
4
Reflection slip
Lesson plan
4 phases, 42 minGoal
Students can classify plate boundaries and explain why earthquakes cluster along them.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects plate boundaries & earthquakes to what students already know.
5 min
class
Hook image
Compare & contrast organiser
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
14 min
class
Annotated diagram
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
18 min
pair
Recording sheet
Group task sheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Reflection slip
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Ratings & comments
The timing note says 50 minutes but it took us closer to 65. Worth budgeting the extra.
A year down worked for me with the reading swapped for the summary version.
Really well structured. I adapted the warm-up slightly for my group and it worked beautifully. Saved me hours of prep.