Plate Tectonics: The Changing Continents

Have you ever wondered how the continents got their shape? Or what causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? Plate Tectonics: The Changing Continents is a colorful, interactive, and in-depth introduction to the geological sciences. Get to know the moving puzzle pieces that shape the continents and oceans, and learn the different ways these plates can interact with one another. From crafting your own tectonic plate-puzzle, to matching different types of plate movement with geologic events such as volcanoes and island formation, this mini-course will give you the foundation you need to understand the moving world under your feet! Mini-course is provided as a 36-page PDF including a Science Tool Kit PDF to collect your badges Course Contents Story: Continents on the Move. Read along with the story of Continent Beehive to understand how once-neighboring continents became separated over millions of years. Activity 1: Plates Puzzle. Construct your very own crust of the Earth by matching