Details
Pages
28 Pages
Subject
Science, Biology, Earth Science
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Handouts, Laboratory, Lesson Plans
Standard
Next Generation Science Standards
Description
Looking for a complete unit to teach Pangaea and the Theory of Plate Tectonics?
This comprehensive resource goes far beyond the classic Pangaea Puzzle! While students will enjoy the engaging hands-on activity of reassembling the supercontinent, the unit also includes:
· Informational readings on continental drift and plate tectonics
· Guided questions to reinforce comprehension
· A lab activity for hands-on exploration
· A graphic organizer to support visual learners
We all know that students learn in different ways. This unit is designed with differentiation in mind, offering multiple entry points to engage every learner. Using geologic and fossil evidence, your students will retrace the steps of Alfred Wegener, the scientist who first proposed the theory of continental drift. As they reconstruct Pangaea, they'll develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of Earth's dynamic history.
PowerPoint-feel free to change for your needs in the classroom
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Reading Pangaea and Panthalassa
Lab #1 What makes continental plates move
Section #2 Guided Reading and Questions
Section #3 Pangea Map Cutting out
Additional Activities
Graphic Organizer
Answer Key
This comprehensive resource goes far beyond the classic Pangaea Puzzle! While students will enjoy the engaging hands-on activity of reassembling the supercontinent, the unit also includes:
· Informational readings on continental drift and plate tectonics
· Guided questions to reinforce comprehension
· A lab activity for hands-on exploration
· A graphic organizer to support visual learners
We all know that students learn in different ways. This unit is designed with differentiation in mind, offering multiple entry points to engage every learner. Using geologic and fossil evidence, your students will retrace the steps of Alfred Wegener, the scientist who first proposed the theory of continental drift. As they reconstruct Pangaea, they'll develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of Earth's dynamic history.
PowerPoint-feel free to change for your needs in the classroom
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Reading Pangaea and Panthalassa
Lab #1 What makes continental plates move
Section #2 Guided Reading and Questions
Section #3 Pangea Map Cutting out
Additional Activities
Graphic Organizer
Answer Key
Looking for a complete unit to teach Pangaea and the Theory of Plate Tectonics? This comprehensive resource goes far beyond the classic Pangaea Puzzle! While students will enjoy the engaging hands-on activity of reassembling the supercontinent, the unit also includes:... more
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