Alfred Wegener never looked so good! Start your plate tectonics unit with this print-and-go, comic-style continental drift lesson plan. Your learners will LOVE reading content in comic form, filling in the Doodle Notes, and participating in a range of activities. From comic-style earth science coloring sheets to a word search, this continental drift activity will keep learning FUN!
BONUS CONTENT: Check out the video provided in the preview on my YouTube channel! My goal is to create FREE videos and align them with comics. SUBSCRIBE HERE to get instant access when videos are posted.
Overview
This earth science resource provides an extensive foundation for understanding plate tectonics. The comic illustrates how Alfred Wegener observed evidence, such as the shape of continents and fossil types, to help him develop the theory of continental drift. Students will participate in a project about Pangaea and different Earth periods (i.e. Jurassic, Ordovician, etc.).
The bonus video touches on plate tectonics, ocean ridges (specifically the Mid-Atlantic Ridge), and the uniqueness of Iceland.
Everything is presented in a highly visual, comic-style format.
This Alfred Wegener & Continental Drift lesson plan includes:
Lesson Plan Template-
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A clear plan as to how you can carry this download for an entire week
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Includes tips and links
Google Continental Drift Slideshow–
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Fully animated
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Editable and shareable
Discovery Activity
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Get your students thinking about the evidence Alfred Wegener used to develop his theory
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Instructions are delivered in a comic format improving accessibility for all
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Questions help guide thinking
Content Comic
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Illustrates the concept in an approachable format
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Perfect for projecting on the front board
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Enlarge and add to your earth science anchor chart posters
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Black-line version is easy to print and fun to color
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These make great science coloring sheets!
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Glue directly into the interactive science notebooks to use as a reference.
Guided Notes–
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Use as a guided reading or guided note-taking tool
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Another great addition to science interactive notebooks
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Two versions- traditional and large answer boxes
Doodle Notes–
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Artistically appealing
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Reinforces the concepts in an artistic manner
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Two versions- traditional and large answer boxes
One-Pager Comic Project–
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A completely blank comic template
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Students can draw vertical lines where they see fit
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Uniquely assess their understanding.
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Differentiated rubrics
Drifting Continents Large-Scale Project-
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Students are challenged to create a large-scale model of a specific period in Earth’s history
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Two Rubric options- one with the requirements I used in my class and a blank one allowing you to create your own requirements
Bonus Earth Science Word Search
Answer Key for Guided Notes and Doodle Notes
Original, VINTAGE Lesson Plan– See how much the Cool School Comics have evolved over the years.
Easel Version– For your students’ Google Classroom or learning devices!
Comics have the ability to captivate all levels of learners! From the proficient reader to the struggling reader, comics make learning fun and accessible. Capture your students’ attention and the power of visual learning.
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What makes Cool School Comics such an impactful learning tool?
They are FUN!
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This is the most crucial benefit.
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Students are more willing to participate and more engaged.
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The content STICKS.
Visual learning is EFFECTIVE.
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About 65% of the population consists of visual learners.
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Visual information is processed faster.
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Students who SEE information are more likely to retain it.
EASY to implement!
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These lesson plans are complete and ready to go, requiring minimal prep time.
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You only need to make copies, upload supplementals to your virtual classrooms, and set up the hands-on activities.
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Lots of flexibility! You can print these as posters, add them to interactive notebooks, hand them out to students, or share them virtually. There is plenty of room for modifications.
ACTIVE LEARNING
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Every lesson plan has a low-prep, wallet-friendly, hands-on component.
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Instructions are in a visual format
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Follow-up questions or a lab report are always included
Comics make content ACCESSIBLE
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Naturally differentiated, comics accommodate a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
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Great for classrooms with a diverse population of learners
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They can simultaneously rope in both your gifted and struggling students (and everyone in between).
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Reluctant readers gravitate toward comics.
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Comics help English Language Learners and SPED students find success.
Be the hip teacher seizing the graphic novels craze. Your students will LOVE it!
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