This is a great way to kick off your unit on continental drift and plate tectonics! Use this lesson before diving in to seafloor spreading and mantle convection.

In this activity, students will read through what clues Wegener examined to postulate the theory of continental drift (continents fitting together, geologic features, climate evidence, and the fossil record). After reading through each evidence page, students will fill out a CER chart explaining if Earth's continents and ocean basins are truly on the move.

Included in your purchase is a 11 page PDF (not editable) and a 7 slide powerpoint to accompany the lesson.