Plate Tectonics Textbook

Today you will work with a partner to complete the Plate Tectonics Textbook. Your textbook will include four chapters You will do this project using construction paper and printer paper. You may use the computer for research purposes only--not for the actual production of your textbook.


Roles
Illustrator
You will be responsible for doing the illustrations for each chapter. Illustrations do not need to be professional-grade, but should be as detailed as possible. Use color! You will also write two of the four chapters for your textbook. Check with your partner to make sure that all four chapters get done.

Editor
You will be responsible for doing the editing for each chapter. Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and completeness. You will also write two of the four chapters for your textbook. Check with your partner to make sure that all four chapters get done.

Chapter Requirements
Click here for the 4 Chapter Requirements.

Here are some online resources that might help you with your research:

• Pangaea: All Lands
• Understanding Plate Motions
• Cracking the Ice Age
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Other scientists that contributed
• Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker (everyone should see this one)
• Alfred Wegener
• Other theories (3rd paragraph)