ESS.SCI.8.C | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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conceptual interpretationsdatainnovative geophysical technologiescurrent theory of plate tectonics

investigate (conceptual interpretations of data) #dok2
investigate (innovative geophysical technologies) #dok2
explain (how interpretations and technologies contributed to the theory of plate tectonics) #dok3
analyze (the progression from observation to theory in plate tectonics science) #dok3

I can identify examples of conceptual interpretations of geophysical data. #dok1
I can recognize examples of geophysical technologies used to study Earth's interior. #dok1
I can investigate how scientists used new data and technologies to understand plate tectonics. #dok2
I can compare how older and newer technologies changed interpretations of Earth's systems. #dok2
I can explain how changes in conceptual interpretations and innovative geophysical technologies led to the current theory of plate tectonics. #dok3
I can analyze how evidence from technology and data collection changed scientific thinking about plate tectonics. #dok3

Scientific theories such as plate tectonics evolve over time as new data, conceptual interpretations, and technologies become available.
Advances in geophysical technologies and new ways of interpreting data have been crucial in the development and acceptance of plate tectonics theory.

How did innovations in geophysical technology contribute to the development of plate tectonics theory?
What kinds of data and conceptual interpretations changed scientists' understanding of Earth's structure and plate movement?
Why is it important for scientists to reinterpret data as new technologies and evidence emerge?
How have technological advances influenced the progression of Earth science theories?
In what ways do scientific theories change in response to advances in data collection and analysis methods?