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The Theory of Plate Tectonics Version 2.1 is
a dynamic exploration of how Earth's lithospheric plates change through
time. Version 2.1, now fully narrated, embarks on a new way to study this
exciting theory. All new artwork enhances the understanding of the topics
covered including many animations, which are easily manipulated by the
user. These sequences are also available as separate QuickTime™
movie files for other classroom uses. Included is a new illustrated glossary
with audio pronunciations. A new index makes it easy to jump to selected
frames covering a specific geologic term. Navigation throughout the program
is easier with fast forward, fast reverse, jump to a numbered frame, glossary,
and index buttons available on every frame. Review activities are scored
and may be saved to file or printed for easy teacher assessment. The new
version also offers expanded and more rigorous coverage of the material.
This CD-ROM includes two levels: Intermediate and Advanced (Grade 7 -
Introductory College).
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Here are some of the fascinating interactive explorations you
and your students will encounter:
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- Move and rotate a globe to observe the movement of continents
over the past 200 million years.
- Study the history, development, and evidence for the theory
of plate tectonics.
- Move and rotate the continents of Africa and South America to
see how they fit together.
- Move the continents to study the changes in climate through
time.
- Build the supercontinent of Pangaea.
- Study the movement of the continents through time and answer
questions about specific events that occurred in different locations
on the globe.
- Study the evidence of paleomagnetism by tracking the positions
of the magnetic and rotational poles.
- Calculate water depth using echo travel time, then plot data
on a graph to construct a profile of the ocean floor.
- Find out what causes seafloor spreading.
- Assemble the plate tectonics "puzzle."
- Experience the major interactions along plate boundaries and
study the differences between convergent, divergent, and transform
fault boundaries.
- Rotate the globe to view the oceanic ridge system and see oceanic
lithosphere being created.
- Study continental rifts and explore current examples of the
initial breakup of a continent.
- Examine how extensional forces in the Basin and Range region
of the U.S. created fault block mountains.
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Table of Contents (Intermediate)
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- Introduction
- Continental Drift: An Idea Before Its Time
- Fit of the Continents
- Fossil Evidence
- Evidence from Rocks
- Climatic Evidence
- The Great Debate
- Exploring Continental Drift
- Applying the Evidence
- A Closer Look
- Earth's Interior
- New Evidence: Mapping the Ocean Floor
- Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds
- Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Convergent Plate Boundaries
- Transform Fault Boundaries
- A Closer Look at Plate Boundaries
- Testing the Plate Tectonics Model
- Evidence from Ocean Drilling
- Earthquake Patterns
- Hot Spots and Mantle Plumes
- What Drives Plate Motions?
- Pangaea: Before and After
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Table of Contents (Advanced)
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- Introduction
- Continental Drift: An Idea Before Its Time
- Fit of the Continents
- Fossil Evidence
- Evidence from Rocks
- Paleoclimatic Evidence
- The Great Debate
- A Scientific Revolution Begins
- Continental Drift and Paleomagnetism
- Seafloor Spreading
- Plate Tectonics: The New Paradigm
- Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Oceanic Ridges and Seafloor Spreading
- Continental Rifts
- Convergent Plate Boundaries
- Oceanic-Continental Convergence
- Oceanic-Oceanic Convergence
- Continental-Continental Convergence
- Transform Fault Boundaries
- Testing the Plate Tectonics Model
- Evidence from Ocean Drilling
- Earthquake Patterns
- Hot Spots and Mantle Plumes
- Magnetic Reversals and Seafloor Spreading
- What Drives Plate Motions?
- Pangaea: Before and After
- Formation and Breakup of Pangaea
- Plate Tectonics into the Future
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National
Science Education Standards
See how The
Theory of Plate Tectonics aligns
with NSES standards.
AEP Award Press Release from Tasa
Magazine Reviews for The Theory of Plate Tectonics
Written by Edward J. Tarbuck and Frederick K. Lutgens, Illinois
Central College.
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