Bozeman Science
Plate Tectonics
Mr. Andersen describes how plate tectonics shapes our planet. Continental and oceanic platers are contrasted and major plate boundaries are discussed.
Curated Video
Plate boundary
Boundaries where the Earth's tectonic plates meet, where crust can be made, destroyed, and deformed as adjacent plates move. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Curated Video
Plate Tectonics
“Plate Tectonics” will look at the movement of tectonic plates, and how they have shaped our world.
Visual Learning Systems
Plates Separating and Sliding
This video discusses the powerful effects of tectonic plate movement on the Earth's surface. It highlights two examples of plate boundaries - the divergent boundary in Iceland where the North American and Eurasian plates are separating,...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Plate Boundaries
This video is about tectonic plates and plate boundaries. It explains the three main types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. The video also gives examples of each type of boundary and how they affect the Earth's...
Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Plate Tectonics
This resource provides a video about plate tectonics.
Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Mid Ocean Ridges
Watch a video depicting the formation of a mid-ocean ridge. The resource also has two additional lessons requiring you to apply your knowledge of mid-ocean ridge location and formation.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes: Divergent Boundary
Nice, visual animation showing what happens under the Earth's surface at a divergent boundary.
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Plate Tectonics
A video giving a short description of the different type of plate boundaries. [1:17]