History of the Theory of Plate Tectonics

This article offers a brief history on the theory of plate tectonics. It contains good background information on how the "Continental Drift" theory evolved, beginning with a discussion on t... See More

This article offers a brief history on the theory of plate tectonics. It contains good background information on how the "Continental Drift" theory evolved, beginning with a discussion on the "land bridge" theories of Suess in the late 1800s. This article also speaks to the dynamic nature of science and the evolution of scientific theories. Overall, it is a good article to read for additional content knowledge on the history of the Continental Drift theory.

How the theory of plate tectonics was developed.

This resource outlines the major discoveries in the development of the theory of plate tectonics, specifically Suess’ contracting Earth theory and Wegener’s theory of continental drift. Oth... See More

This resource outlines the major discoveries in the development of the theory of plate tectonics, specifically Suess’ contracting Earth theory and Wegener’s theory of continental drift. Other online resources are included for further study.