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Mount Katastrofi (Beta)

Plate Tectonics
Grades 5-8
NGSS MS-ESS2-2NGSS MS-ESS2-3

Storyline

After rescuing a herd of Vespus Bovine, the crew will use its knowledge of plate tectonics help the settlement avoid disaster.

A major earthquake has just happened on Vespus 1. The crew will first need to rescue a herd of Vespus Bovine by relocating them. Then, students will determine what geological process and/or hazards a settlement will experience in the near future based on the data regarding plate tectonics. Lastly, after analyzing topological maps, the crew will decide where the colony should relocate for safety.

Est. time: 43 min.

Targeted Standards
3-Dimensional Science