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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Theory of Continental Drift

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the Theory of Continental Drift, its earliest proponents, the stages of continental drift, the causes related to tectonic plate movement, the evidence that has been found, and how the Himalaya Mountains offer...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Theory of Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of plate tectonics. Looks at continental drift, types of tectonic plates and plate boundaries, and primary and secondary tectonic plates.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alfred Wegener

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of Alfred Wegener, known for his achievements in meteorology and as a pioneer of polar research, and is most remembered as the originator of the theory of continental drift.
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Pangea: Alfred L. Wegener Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Two biographies of Wegener and his work including his theory on how raindrops form.
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Rockhounding Arkansas: Your Fault, My Fault, and the New Madrid Fault

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and diagrams regarding tectonic forces, the new Madrid Fault, and earthquakes.
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PBS

Mountain Maker Earth Shaker

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives an introduction to the theory of plate tectonics. It also has animations of four types of plate boundary interactions (convergent, divergent, transforming, collisional).
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San Andreas fault.org: Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good overview of plate tectonics with embedded links to related information.
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Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage explaining the main features of plate tectonics. Understand what evidence exists for plate tectonics and the theory of Pangea. Also learn about the different types of boundaries. The end of the webpage includes more links that...

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