Earth Systems - Plate Tectonic Theory & Plate Tectonics

A special dual presentation resource covering Plate Tectonic Theory and Plate Tectonics.

*****************************************
Presentation 1: Plate Tectonic Theory

A presentation suitable for KS3 looking at plate tectonic theory. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation.

Learning Objective(s):
Explore historical development that supports plate tectonic theory.

Main Skills: Interpret written text and diagrams.

Duration: Approximately 30 mins

21 slides covering:
• Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism
• Continental Drift
• Plate Tectonics
• Lithospheric Plates
• What Causes Plate Motion?

*****************************************
Presentation 2: Plate Tectonics

A presentation suitable for KS3 looking at plate tectonics. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation.

Learning Objective(s):
Explore the movements of the plates that make up the Earth’s surface.
Explore geological events caused by plate motion.

Main Skills: Interpret written text and diagrams.

Duration: Approximately 45 mins

35 slides covering:
• Basic Structure of Earth
• Tectonic Plates
• What Causes Plate Motion?
• Plate Boundaries
• Convergent Boundaries
• Divergent Boundaries
• Sliding Boundaries
• Ocean Basins