From Pangea to the Present

This introduction to the theory of plate tectonics describes the plates as being in constant motion, causing earthquakes, mountain building, volcanism, the production of new crust and the destruction of old. It includes information about plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform, and shows how the continents have moved and are still moving today. It includes goals, objectives, and a list of materials for a hands-on activity for students to see how the continents have moved. Educational levels: Middle school