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Big Idea: The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes.

Anuj Sharma with sculpted dragon head in background

Anuj Sharma (he/him)

Career Profiles

Science Demonstrator

I explain Earth Science phenomena and projects to visitors at Science North.
Himalayan mountains

Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Backgrounders

Learn about the Theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics and discover what happens when plates collide!

Geologists with seismograph

How can you build your own seismograph?

Hands-on Activities

Build your own seismograph using common household materials.

Volcanologists looking at glowing lava

Career Exploration : Volcanologist

Lessons

Students construct a model of a volcano and explore the career of a volcanologist.

Aerial of Gas well Marcellus Shale Formation in northern West Virginia

What is Fracking?

STEM Explained

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!

Earth seafloor crust

Plate Tectonics

STEM Explained

The surface of the Earth is constantly moving, and earthquakes and volcanoes occur, because of plate tectonics.

Magnified image of a ringwoodite crystal

Ringwoodite and the Deep Water Cycle

STEM Explained

The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.

Georgetown, Australia

How Did a Piece of Canada End Up in Australia?

STEM Explained

Learn how geologists used radioactive dating to uncover geology shared by both Canada and Australia.

How can I make a volcano?

How can I make a volcano?

Hands-on Activities

Create a model of an erupting volcano and learn about the structures of a stratovolcano in this hands-on activity.