To do this Web quest the class will be divided into groups.  Each group will be assigned a certain part of this theory to research Process1 or Process 2.  After compiling the information on their topic each group will present their findings to the class (50 pts).  Each group will need a visual aid to go with their presentation (30 pts.).  Poster paper is available in the library.  Use the questions to help you develop your presentations.  If you are Group 1 continue on this page.  If you are group 2 go to Process Group 2.

Group 1

In order to understand Continental Drift we need to have a starting point. Follow the link to Alfred Wegner and learn about the man who first came up with this idea.  Then go to the links below to help you answer these questions.

•  Who was this man?
•  When did he live?
•  Where was he born and where did he reside?
•  What made him come up with this idea of the continents moving?
•  Identify and explain the evidence that supported his idea of Continental Drift?

Wegner's Fossil Record

Evidence for Continental Drift

Wegner's Rock Layer Evidence

Wegner's Glacier Evidence

•  How was his idea accepted by people of his time?

Reaction to Wegner

•  Explain the theory of continental Drift.

Continental Drift

•  What is Pangaea?

Pangaea the beginning

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