Mountain Building Lab
Lesson Objective: The Learner Will Be Able To:
1. Describe the main processes by which mountains form
2. Express the constantly-changing nature of natural landforms
3. Define the relationship between plate tectonics and mountain formation
Materials:
 Computers with email access
 Paper
 pens
 handouts (below)
Student Worksheet: Mountain Building
Go online to do research on how mountains form, and how they grow.
Make sure to complete the definitions and the description in your own
words, incorporating as much detail as possible.
Watch this video to get more information on mountains:
How mountains form
Part I
1. In your own words, describe the processes by which mountains form and
grow.
2. Define the following terms as they apply to mountains, how they form
and how they grow.
Sea level:
orogenic movement:
tectonic plates:
orogeny:
uplift:
fault-block mountains:
folded mountains:
upwarped mountains:
volcanic mountains:
Part II
3. Now, you will create illustrations of mountain formation for your
presentation. Be thorough, pay attention to detail, and be sure to use
appropriate colors and labels.
4. You must have at least 5- 6 slides to your ppt., including pictures, and
citations.
***The method of presentation can be ppt, doc form, hand drawn and
scanned, a cartoon skit, a video using voki or similar software, etc.
5. Submit your lab to the correct corresponding drop box folder.