Pangaea

**PANGAEA PROJECT**  ==== Obtain copies of the Pangaea cutouts. Cut out the continents and color each continent a different color or pattern. Neatly label each continent so that it will be readable when displayed from a distance. ====

====Using the idea of a jigsaw puzzle piece the parts together into one landmass to best represent what Pangaea might have looked like 190 million years ago. Remember that the continents have been sliding apart or together over many millions of years. When you are satisfied with their arrangement, you should neatly glue your arrangement onto a piece of construction paper. Provide an artistic title across the top of your paper that states “Pangaea”. This should also be readable from a distance. ====

====Do some research to compile information about Pangaea and Alfred Wegener, the originator of the theory of continental drift. On your paper you should include the following: ====
 * Who was Alfred Wegener and what did he theorize?
 * What kind of information or items did he use to support his theory?
 * What exactly was Pangaea?
 * What causes the plates to move?
 * What type of impact has continental drift had on the distribution of species?
 * How can continental drift explain why unique species are often found on islands?
 * What are three ways in which organisms can be dispersed?
 * What role do humans play in the dispersal of species?
 * What are three factors that can limit the dispersal of species?
 * Why do you think our planets continents look the way they do today?
 * Include any pictures or other information that you feel will help polish your project

**You may use your textbook or the links below to assist you** []
 * Alfred Wegener Biography**

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 * Continental Drift**