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DRIFTING CONTINENTS

In this activity, you will
1. Model the movement of the continents over the different stages of geological time. You will:
2. Research data on the movement of the landmass at different stages in geological time;
3. Create a map displaying this information; and
4. Write a 5 paragraph essay analyzing Wegener's Continental Drift theory.

Use the link http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoohons/lecture1/index.htm to collect information about Pangea.

Another great place for info is the site From Pangea to the Present
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/Pangea/Pan gea1.html

An excellent source of information can be found at the following site:
http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com/cd300.html

to explore more information
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/mission/pangea/MBHS_Pangea.html .

LINKS click here to find other sites with lots of great information

When you feel confident, click here to take a quick TEST of your knowledge of Continental Drift Theory. Let your teacher see the results of your test before you close out the page.
Continental Drift Theory?