1. Evolution of the theory of plate tectonics

Continental Drift

Observations

Evidence

Seafloor Spreading

Mantle Convection

Critical Data

The model

Plate Tectonics

The synthesis

2. Mosaic of the Earth's crustal movement

Lithospheric Plates

Types

Divergent

Convergent

Transform

3. Rates and history of plate motion

Magnetic Anomalies

time markers

plate motion rates

Reconstructions

4. Mantle convection

Theory 1 - Stratified Convection

Theory 2 - Whole Mantle Convection

5. Plate tectonics and the scientific method