Hands on science

This term we are studying the elements that shape and affect our earth. We started by looking at the structure inside the earth.
Then we learned how the tectonic plates are constantly moving and making changes to the earth. We used biscuits and yoghurt to demonstrate the different ways they move and the effects they produce.

Rifts forming under the ocean when the plates move apart.

Subduction is when one plate moves under the other.

Mountains form when plates collide and push the rock upwards.

Plates sliding against each other and breaking cause earthquakes.

We took a closer look at mountains forming and tried forming our own fold mountains with sheets of cloth.