Investigating Tectonic Plate Boundaries Using Online Geospatial Technology

In this 7-page activity, provided by the GeoTech Consortium of Western New York, students will "discover and investigate tectonic plate boundaries by analyzing maps showing seismic volcanic activity." The student worksheet includes instructions and questions to be answered throughout the lab. This activity meets the following learning outcomes:

1. Discover the physical processes that occur along tectonic plate boundaries
2. Use plate boundary features to classify tectonic plate boundary type
3. Calculate ocean floor spreading rate using geochronological data from the ocean floor
4. Experiment with online geospatial technology.