Ring of Fire: World Geography 🌐 Ver en Español
Geography
Physical Geography
Vertical Alignment
TEKS:
| World Geo | WG.3(B) WG.3(C) WG.6(A), WG.6(B) |
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Teacher guide
Leveled reading passages
Structured Conversation Questions
Observational
What is the Ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire is...Relational
How is the Ring of Fire related to tsunamis?
The Ring of Fire is related to tsunamis because…Inferential
How do you think major cities along the Ring of Fire adapt to the dangers of its seismic activity?
I think major cities along the Ring of Fire adapt to the dangers of its seismic activity by ...
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Students might notice in this visual:
- The Ring of Fire is highlighted with a thick red/orange outline around the Pacific Plate
- There are icons for earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis all along the Ring of Fire
- The convergent boundary symbol appears along the tectonic plate lines
- Photos of real disasters (e.g., 2010 Chile Earthquake, 2004 Indonesia Tsunami) are labeled with dates and places
- Multiple tectonic plates (e.g., Nazca, Eurasian, North American) are named and shown on the map
EXTENDING THE DISCUSSION
After the observational question, randomly call on one or more students to share what they or their partner answered. Then ask the class, “Did anyone notice…?” using the suggestions above or anything else you’ve noticed.
After the observational question, randomly call on one or more students to share what they or their partner answered. Then ask the class, “Did anyone notice…?” using the suggestions above or anything else you’ve noticed.
Students might wonder:
- Why are there so many disaster symbols in the same area around the Pacific?
- What causes the tsunamis, volcanoes, and earthquakes shown in the pictures?
- Why is this area called the Ring of Fire when the color is purple/orange and it’s about more than fire?
- What does the convergent boundary symbol mean?
- How are the tectonic plates moving in these areas?
EXTENDING THE DISCUSSION
After students have shared what they notice, ask the class, “Did anyone wonder…?” using the suggestions above or anything else you might think is interesting or relevant to the lesson.
After students have shared what they notice, ask the class, “Did anyone wonder…?” using the suggestions above or anything else you might think is interesting or relevant to the lesson.
Example student responses
To the observational question, What is the Ring of Fire?
LOW-LEVEL
The Ring of Fire is a place where there are a lot of earthquakes and volcanoes around the ocean.
HIGH-LEVEL
The Ring of Fire is a tectonically active zone around the Pacific Plate where many earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis occur due to convergent boundaries between plates.
RESPONDING TO RESPONSES
Emphasize and celebrate each student’s use of the key vocabulary to support a culture of “no wrong answers.”
Emphasize and celebrate each student’s use of the key vocabulary to support a culture of “no wrong answers.”
