Mapping the Ring of Fire

An excerpt of a map showing the different tectonic plates that create the Pacific Ring of Fire.

 

Overview:	This activity is meant to help students orient themselves geographically to the regions addressed in the Sister Mountains Project. Students identify continents, bodies of water, countries and plate boundaries to become familiar with the Pacific Rim/Ring of Fire geography. As students work through other activities, they may want to refer back to their maps as a reminder.
Grade Level:	6 - 9
Objectives:	Students will be able to: Use resources to locate geographical information Draw boundaries on a map Identify important Pacific Rim countries, bodies of water, and tectonic structures
Lesson Plan:	Mapping the Ring of Fire - word, 45KB Mapping the Ring of Fire - pdf, 172KB
Resources:	Mapping the Ring of Fire Powerpoint Mapping the Ring of Fire Student Handout Mapping the Ring of Fire Student Worksheet