<p>This activity introduces plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, and fossils through Smithsonian activities supplemented with additional materials. The sorting activities (see pink and white tile at the end of the collection) allow students to sort rocks and fossils based on age. At the end of the activity, students will be able to think critically about how cities prepare for volcanoes and earthquakes.</p> <p><strong><u>STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:</u></strong></p> <p>If there is a paperclip on the left side of the slide, click on it and follow instructions. </p> <p><em>Tags: archaeology, anthropology, margins, subduction, hotspot, oceanic, crust, continental, rift, transform, shield, spreading, ridge, trench</em></p> <p><em></em></p>