4th Grade Oceans And Continents Passages

Analyze the historical development of continental drift theories and examine the scientific discoveries that led to Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of Pangaea. Gain insights into early 20th-century geology and understand how continents have shifted over millions of years. Develop the ability to critically assess scientific concepts and evidence.

Engage with key geographical concepts, focusing on human-environment interactions and the analysis of physical characteristics. Develop spatial understanding and critical thinking skills by identifying geographic tools and concepts.

Examine the groundbreaking discovery of mid-ocean ridges and their significant contribution to the theory of continental drift. Explore Alfred Wegener's hypothesis and the technological advancements made in the 1940s and 1950s. Understand the concept of seafloor spreading, gaining insight into the Earth's crust dynamics and the evolutionary history of continents.

Investigate Earth's geology by examining volcanoes, including their formation, locations, and effects on the planet. Understand plate tectonics and hotspots to enhance knowledge of Earth's dynamic systems.

Investigate the dynamic processes that shape Earth's surface through the theory of plate tectonics. Gain an understanding of how tectonic plate interactions and movements explain Earth's geological features and contribute to geological phenomena.