Sea Floor Spreading
Very simple simulation for sea floor spreading. Not quite as detailed as I’d like, but good for an introduction. Sea Floor Spreading
Read MoreThe Dynamic Earth
From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, this site gives you some nice visuals into four areas: Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes, the Solar System, Rocks and Mining, Gems and Minerals. Beautiful pictures. The Dynamic Earth
Read MorePlate Tectonics
More plate tectonics. This is a nice little site and would be a good inclusion for a webquest. Plate Tectonics
Read MoreEarthquake Epicenters from 1999 to 2003
“This animation shows all the earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater that occurred all over the world from January 2, 1999 through March 15 2003. The size of each dot indicates the magnitude of the earthquake.” Earthquake Epicenters from 1999 to 2003
Read MorePlate Boundaries
Examine the different types of plate boundaries and the processes that occur there. Plate Boundaries
Read MoreGeoscience Animations – Tectonic Settings and Volcanic Activity
Take a look at where volcanoes occur and watch them create new landforms or just change the shape of things. Geoscience Animations-Tectonic Settings and Volcanic Activity
Read MoreEarth Like a Puzzle
Starting with the structure of the Earth, work through this site and learn more about what goes on inside the planet. Earth Like a Puzzle
Read MorePlate Tectonics
This is a tutorial which is great for online learning or webquests. Not a bad site. Little more wordy than I typically like, but still good for instruction. Plate Tectonics
Read MoreMountain Maker, Earth Shaker
“Build mountains. Trigger Volcanoes. Create new sea floor. You now have the power to change the landscape with the slightest push of your mouse. Four types of plate tectonic activity are demonstrated in this feature. Keep an eye on the map; white lines show where in the world the activity takes place.” Mountain Maker, Earth [...]
Read MoreOlogy – Earth, Our World in Motion
A variety of activities on one page so you sort of have to look for what you want. I came looking for the interview “If Rocks Could Talk,” but then found other things I liked better. Ology – Earth, Our World in Motion
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