Exploring Plate Motion Concepts

The video tutorial explores the characteristics of the Earth's mantle by comparing soft and hard solids. It guides students through a hands-on investigation using materials like silly putty and plastic cubes to understand the differences between these types of solids. Students are encouraged to brainstorm real-life examples and record their observations in a data table. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the physical properties of materials to better comprehend the mantle's characteristics.

What is the main focus of the activity described in the video?

• Exploring the characteristics of liquids and gases

• Understanding the differences between soft and hard solids

• Learning about the properties of metals

• Studying the behavior of gases under pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What were you able to change in the simulation during the last activity?

• The color of the mantle

• The temperature of the mantle

• The state of the mantle from soft solid to hard solid

• The size of the mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft solid mentioned in the video?

• Putty

• Slime

• Plastic cube

• Stress ball

What should you do if you do not have the exact materials mentioned in the video?

• Ask a friend for materials

• Wait for the next video

• Use any other objects that are soft and hard solids

• Skip the activity

What is the purpose of recording observations in the data table?

• To understand the differences in behavior between soft and hard solids

• To compare the weight of the objects

• To measure the temperature of the objects

• To calculate the volume of the objects

What is one of the questions you need to answer during the investigation?

• What is the color of the soft solid?

• How much does the soft solid weigh?

• What is the temperature of the hard solid?

• How does the soft solid material behave differently from the hard solid material?

What is the example of a hard solid object used by the narrator?

• Plastic cube

• Silly putty

• Stress ball

• Slime

What should you do with the objects during the hands-on investigation?

• Heat them to see how they change

• Throw them to see how far they go

• Press them together and observe the differences

• Measure their weight

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What should you do before starting the hands-on investigation?

• Read a book about solids

• Write a report on the mantle

• Inform an adult that you are doing a science activity

• Watch the next video

What should you do if you do not have access to any materials like the ones mentioned?

• Use only hard solid materials

• Use only soft solid materials

• Watch the next video and compare observations

• Skip the activity