Observe and Wonder: Ring of Fire: ISC7.T2.M1.01

Objective

• I can develop a model of the rock cycle to describe the relationship between energy flow and matter cycling that create igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• I can ask questions and analyze and interpret data about the patterns between plate tectonics and: (1) The occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes. (2) Continental and ocean floor features. (3) The distribution of rocks and fossils.

 Task

Instructions:

1. Using the website Links to an external site., read about the volcanoes and earthquakes that occur in the world's "Ring of Fire". You only need to look at the pictures in the scrolling gallery and read the captions to the left. Please do not read the long portion below the pictures.

2. Write the observations, questions, and patterns you noticed from these sources in the assignment Links to an external site..

3. Write a concluding explanation about why you think the "Ring of Fire" exists.

4. Once completed, click submit.

 Resources

Ring of Fire Assignment Links to an external site.

Ring of Fire National Geographic Website Links to an external site.