Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Why do you think it is important for students to study plate tectonics? How will you use your knowledge of plate tectonics in the real world?

Use your blue book Prompt pp. 28 # 2 or 3 your choice!

44 comments:

  1. I feel that I can use my knowledge in the real world so it would be important to learn it in school. It would be important to learn this subject for certain jobs will require knowledge. Maybe the job of a scientist and a geologist will need the information. In addition, if you were a certain type of Sci-fi author you could use it in your books. In fact, when I grew up, I want to be an author and am already thinking of ways to incorporate plate tectonics and other scientific subjects into y stories. If you want to work with this method, it would help to learn it early!

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  2. I think it is important for students to study plate tectonics because they can know how the continents moved. For instance when they grow up they can be a tacher and teach him/her students about tectonic plates. Furthermore the knowledge of tectonic plates can help people learn about a big history of earth. Clearly the tectonic plats spreads a part every year

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  3. I think it is important for students to study plate tectonics because we will know what caused natural disasters and Earth's changes. For instance, when an earthquake happens we will know what plates collided with each other. If mountains form we will know what made it. Furthermore, we can be young scientists that study plates and make predictions. We will know when they show a new mountain range on the news we will know what caused it to happen. Clearly, plate tectonics are important for us and for others.

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  4. I think it is very important for students to learn about plate tectonics. For instance, if the theory of plate tectonics was not taught, students would not know how the oceans and landmasses arrived at their present positions. Furthermore, I can use my knowledge of plate tectonics to explain to someone who has not yet learned about them how the continents drifted. Clearly, the theory of plate tectonics is highly important to learn.

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  5. I think that it is important for students to learn about plate tectonics because, If we didn't learn about plate tectonics we wouldn't know what caused the Continental Drift. For instance, we would not know what the earth was like 200 million years ago if we didn't learn about the tectonics plates and how they are still drifting to this day. Furthermore, Did you know that the Plates move less then 10 centimeters a year, thats the growth of finger nails a year. Clearly, I think learning about Tectonic Plates is very important.

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  6. I think that this is important because if you were to become a scientist, you already know things about plate tectonics so that it is easier to understand. For instance, in the future, maybe scientists will be able to reach the center of the earth some day and you can help them do that. Furthermore, It is important because maybe scientists will nominate you to make a 2nd layer out of the mantle.Clearly, this is a very important topic to study.

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  7. Cayla Chipperfield Room6AOctober 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    I think it is important to study tectonic plates so when we hear of earthquakes or volcanoes on the news, we can know the cause. For instance, when the earthquake in Japan struck, many of us didn’t know how it exactly happened. Furthermore our knowledge grows more and more each time we learn about tectonic plates. Clearly, tectonic plates are important to study because of our world today.

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  8. I think the study for plate tectonics is important because studying is important for your education. For instance the theory of Alfred Wegner was interesting he thought that the continents where one big super continent called Pangea ( means all lands). Furthermore sometime in life it will be useful. Clearly plate tectonics are important.

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  9. I feel that plate tectonics is an important area for students to study because they would learn about earth's early history. Maybe, they would be interested in it, too. In addition, they would know what the earth looks like inside it. In fact, it is a pretty amazing area for study.

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  10. I think the study of plate tectonics is important because it showed how the continents and ocean floor moved millions of years ago. For instance if it wasn't for SONAR we would have never known the continents and ocean floor moved. Furthermore Alfred Wegener's hypothesis about continental drift was true but it wasn't tested until 40 years after his hypothesis. Clearly if it wasn't for SONAR and Alfred Wegener we would never known that the continents and ocean floor move

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  11. I think that plate tectonics is an important thing to learn because people need to know that the continents aren't always going to be the same. For instance the continents move about two inches each year. Furthermore in more than a million years the continents will connect again. Clearly plate tectonics is important.

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  12. I feel students need to study plate tectonics because it is very important thing in science to know maybe the students want to be a scientist when they grow up.In addition plate tectonics are plates under the earth and when they move that's when earthquakes happen and cause damage. Another reason students should know about the plates are to understand what happens under the earth and you also know how the mountains were formed long ago. The earth is always changing and plate tectonics is a big reason why.

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  13. I think you can learn a lot from studying plate tectonics. For instance you can learn about the Crust, Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Mantle, Outer Core and the Inner Core. Foremost the study of Plate Tectonics can help you get a carrier in geology. Clearly studying Plate Tectonics help you get a lot of carriers when you get older.

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  14. I think this will help us in the future because we could use this information to tell if another earthquake is coming. Furthermore, we could also use it if we became science teachers--in order to teach this subject. An important point is that we can use this information to help and teach others and avoid natural disaster. Clearly the most important thing is to be prepared for the disaster and to keep people safe.

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  15. I think studying plate tectonics is important cause it will let students know what is happening around earth. For instance we know plate tectonics move cause of convection and we know that because we study it. Further more there are specific names for the plates. Clearly plate tectonics are important.

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  16. Dylann MasciantonioOctober 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I feel it is important for students to study plate tectonics because, students will learn how volcanoes and earthquake erupt and occur. Maybe, this knowledge helped successful scientist discover the causes of famous natural disasters like, The California Earthquake or the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. In addition, I could also use my knowledge in the future if I wanted to become a scientist and study plate tectonics or when I'm working on a project in science. In fact, i think it is important for students to learn about plate boundaries, divergent boundaries, and ranges under the sea. Clearly, I think plate tectonics is a great way for students to basically learn about how volcanoes and earthquakes come to be and what is happening underneath our Earth.

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  17. I feel it is important because we now know how earthquakes work. Maybe I could show people how earthquakes happen. In addition, maybe I can predict volcanoes. In fact, scientists predict volcanoes.

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  18. I think it is important for students to study plate tectonics to understand why earthquakes happen and volcanoes erupt. For instance, by knowing where convergent plate boundaries are located, we can understand the risk of living in these areas. Furthermore, architects can build buildings that can resist earthquakes, and we can evacuate areas around volcanoes when they threaten to erupt. Clearly, by studying plate tectonics, we become aware of the risk of living near convergent plate boundaries.

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  19. Plate Tectonics

    I feel the study of plate tectonics is an important area for students to study in science because it is one of the most important discoveries in the world. Maybe without this knowledge we would look at the Earth differently. In addition we would never know if another natural disaster will occur. In fact the study of plate tectonics is so important everybody in the world should know about it.

    Dean DiGirolamo

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  20. I feel that plate tectonics are an important area for students to study because you could learn all about continental drift and Alfred Wegner's hypothesis about continental drift and the three pieces of evidence, which are climate, fossils, and geology. Maybe students can do fun experiments and projects on continental drift. In addition you could also study volcanos and see how the plates took action in the disaster, for example you could study Mount Pelee and see how plates took action in that disaster. In fact 200 million years ago Earth had one large super continent named Pangaea, it is not here in present day now but every year the continents move a small bit.

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  21. I think it is important for students to study plate tectonics because students should know what is happening to cause plate tectonics and how it is happening. For instance if I would want to become a scientist I would have to know about plate tectonics. Furthermore, I could teach someone who has a question about plate tectonics and tell them everything I know about them. Cleary, it is very important for students to study plate tectonics if you are looking forward to be a scientist, teacher or just someone who would like to inform people about plate tectonics.

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  22. I think it is important for kids to learn because they could learn about the continental Drift. For example they could learn that when to tectonic plates collide a volcano erupts.

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  23. I think studying plate tectonics can help save lives. For instance, it can help discover about earthquakes and volcanos that are about to happen. Furthermore, it also proves the theory of continental drift that was found by Alfred Weneger 1912. Clearly, the study of tectonic plates can help save lives with the use of early warning detection systems.

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  24. I think it is important for us to learn this because people need to know that the continents were not always in there modern positions. For instance, tectonic plates caused South America and Africa to break apart. The first person to propose this theory was Alfred Wegner. Furthermore, he thought about continental drift. Clearly we need to know this theory. We need to know how the Earth's continents started out and how everything is formed today.

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  25. I feel that it is important for students to study plate tectonics because it is good how they know how our world has the disasters that we have, and it could also help if you want to be a scientist in our world today. Maybe when the students learn the plate tectonics it will help them to be successful like the great scientists that tell us what happen when we have an earthquake. In addition the students will later be able to tell you what is going on in the world right away and not have to wait. In fact I do think is important that students study plate tectonics because it just might make up their future.

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  26. I feel that studying plate tectonics is important because if you know more about plate tectonics you will know how earthquakes happen. Maybe if we know enough about plate tectonics, we might be able to predict when earthquakes happen. In addition I would use my knowledge about plate tectonics to teach others about them. In fact they might be the ones that figure out when earthquakes are gonna happen

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  27. I think it is important for students to study plate tectonics so we can learn why Earthquakes happen and how volcanos form. For instance, if people did not study plate tectonics, earthquakes or other natrual disasters could happen without warning. Furthermore, cities, or even whole contries could be destroyed if no one knew about plate tectonics. Clearly it is very important to study plate tectonics

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  28. I think it's important for students to learn plate tectonics. For instance if you want to be a scientist you would already know about plate tectonics and other facts. Furthermore someday the continents will be together again. I would use my knowledge by telling other people about plate tectonics. Clearly tectonics are impotant

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  29. I feel that it is important for students to study plate tectonics to know where earthquakes and volcanoes will erupt. Maybe if they are in San Francisco if an earthquake is about to happen, they will be ready. In addition if a volcano is about to erupt in the Ring of Fire, they studied what happens and what to do. In fact we have been studying plate tectonics, so we know where and when something could happen.

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  30. I think that this subject could be used in the common world to study how and why earthquakes happened. For instance if an earthquake happened on a mid-ocean ridge you could see if the plates moved apart our if they moved closer or scraped past each other. Furthermore this is an important subject because of the many uses of it. Clearly students should study this subject because of what you can do with this knowledge of plate tectonics.

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  31. Why do you feel the study of plate tectonics is an important area for students to study science? What knowledge can be gained by studying plate tectonics?

    I feel that it is important to learn about tectonic plates. Maybe people would want to know how earthquakes start. In addition, it is really interesting how tectonic plates sit on the Asthenosphere and the Lithosphere. In fact I think everyone should know about tectonic plates

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  32. I think plate tectonics are very important. For instance when you grow up and have to do a project for your job on plate tectonics you will know everything. Furthermore you will not get stuck on a question if you are doing a test at school about plate tectonics. Clearly plate tectonics are a big thing in life.

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  33. I feel that it is important for me to study plate techtonics so i can tell adults why the earth is in its position and about the earth. Maybe i could teach plate techtonics and i will already know somethings. In addition being a teacher for science or plate techtonics seems like a good and fun job.

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  34. I think studying tectonic plates is really important because it helps us to understand how the earth has changed over time. For instance, we learn that earth was once a huge continent called Pangea that drifted apart into separate continents. Furthermore, the knowledge of tectonic plates helps us to prepare for natural disasters. Clearly, the study of tectonic plates helps us tremendously.

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  35. ! feel it is very important for students to learn about plate tectonics. maybe, i could even use the skills that i have learned to help move throughout a science career. In addition science is one of the major subjects i would love to learn in the future. In fact i believe if i know much of the plate tectonics i could maybe even be able to tell about the plate tectonics and earthquakes in the future before it stirkes an object or place!

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  36. I think that studying plate tectonics is important because you would learn about Wegner and how he had this crazy idea about continental drift. For instance you wouldn't understand how the plates moved if you didn't study this subject. Furthermore studying this subject might even convince you to become scientist. Clearly studying plate tectonics is important to study not just so we can learn about it and forget it but to maybe help us in our future careers.

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  37. I think that studying plate tectonics is important because it teaches us about how the world has changed. For instance Earth was once one large continent called Pangea. Furthermore, because of the shift of the plates the world is divided into seven continents. Clearly the study of this change can be useful in predicting future movements and possible disasters.

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  38. I think it is not only interesting to learn about plate tectonics and how the continents were formed, but very useful as well. For intense in the future i could predict when and where a earthquake will occur. Furthermore learning about plate tectonics is very useful now and in the future. Clearly we need to know about plate tectonics and study them as scientist.

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  39. Grace Pacitti
    I think we should learn how our continents are shaped and how they move.
    For instance the continents were all one before.
    Furthermore Geologists think that plate tectonics help support life.
    Clearly Earth’s surface is always changing.
    I think we should learn how our continents are shaped and how they move.
    For instance the continents were all one before.
    Furthermore Geologists think that plate tectonics help support life.
    Clearly Earth’s surface is always changing.

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  40. I feel that students learning about plate tectonics is very important. Maybe because its the cause of earthquakes. In addition I think this could help later in our lives if we want to be a meteorologist. In fact I want to be a meteorologist.

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  41. I feel that plate tectonics are something very important study. Maybe if you study enough you could be a expert at plate tectonics. In addition you could be studying plate tectonics in high school and in college and you could have a job in studying plate tectonics. In fact I think this would be a very fun job and that's what I to say about plate tectonics.

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  42. I think students will know about them because you might need to do a project. For instance if a earth is detected you would know what is happening. Furthermore, students should know about the tectonics plates in the ground. Clearly, it is very important to know what tectonic plates do and what their role is.

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  43. I think the study of tectonic plates is important because the continents are always moving. For instance Asia and North America might me connected again. Furthermore this study might help with earthquake predictions also. Clearly the study of tectonic plates is significant.

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  44. I think it is important to learn about plate tectonics because students should know how the Earth was 200 million years ago to today. For instance learning about the plates could help us predict how the Earth will be in millions of years. Furthermore by learning about plate tectonics, I now know Earth was at one point one major continent. Cleary I’m glad we get to learn about it in school.

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