Secondary 3 · Science · Earth and space sciences
Plate tectonics
Students explain how moving tectonic plates cause earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain building, and why the Australian plate is moving north at several centimetres per year.
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These lessons were written around Australian Curriculum strands and matched to Singapore levels by age (Primary 1 is the first year of primary school). They are not aligned to MOE syllabuses or the PSLE, so check them against the syllabus your child is working towards.
This lesson uses some Australian examples (places, animals or contexts). Swap in local examples from Singapore as you teach.
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