Introduction to plate tectonics
Plate tectonics is a theory that helps us to understand the large scale movements of the Earth's crust and the hazards that are associated with them. This USGS publication outlines the theory.
This BBC news article predicts where the plates will be in the next 50-100 million years:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16934181
Task 1 - Earth's tectonic plates: mapping skills
Latitude/longitude world outline map
Assessment 1: Essay
Evaluate the evidence that supports Wegener's theory of continental drift.
Essay task sheet
Essay writing skills Keynote
Peer editing sheet
Sequential and transitional terms sheet
Simple guide to APA
Assessment rubric
This BBC news article predicts where the plates will be in the next 50-100 million years:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16934181
Task 1 - Earth's tectonic plates: mapping skills
Latitude/longitude world outline map
Assessment 1: Essay
Evaluate the evidence that supports Wegener's theory of continental drift.
Essay task sheet
Essay writing skills Keynote
Peer editing sheet
Sequential and transitional terms sheet
Simple guide to APA
Assessment rubric
Convection current theory
This theory helps to explain why the plates move. Convection currents created by huge temperature differences between the core and the crust appear to drag the plates in different directions.