I need help with science pangaea project ideas? my teacher wants a great project, and i really need the grade.?
my teacher is expecting an AMAZING project from me, because apparently i'm her best student.
anyways, i was thinking that i could show the movement of the pangaea. maybe if i cut the continents out of cardboard, and attached it to something, and made slits in the back board, i could move the continents from the original pangaea to where the continents are now.
this would be a good idea, but i'm not sure how to go about it.
any other ideas are welcome, and help with the above idea would be great!
That looks good. You might consider moving the continents electrically. Check this site.
http://www.jaatmaa.com/iliana/pangaea.htm
It's great that you want to create an amazing project on the concept of Pangaea! Your idea to show the movement of the continents is a good one. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you execute your idea effectively:
Materials needed:
1. Cardboard or foam board
2. A picture or map of Pangaea (for reference)
3. Colored construction paper or markers
4. Scissors or a craft knife
5. Glue or tape
6. Ruler or measuring tape
Procedure:
1. Begin by researching and understanding how the supercontinent Pangaea broke apart, leading to the formation of the current continents.
2. Draw or print a simple outline of the Pangaea supercontinent.
3. Use the outline as a template to cut out the continents from the cardboard or foam board. Cut them out as accurately as possible.
4. Color each continent to match its current geographical location using construction paper or markers. You can use different colors to represent different continents.
5. Attach slits to the backboard where the continents will sit. This will allow you to easily move the continents around.
6. Glue or tape the continents to small strips of cardboard or foam board, making them stand upright.
7. Place the strips with the continents through the slits on the backboard, arranging them to depict the current positions of the continents.
8. To demonstrate the movement of the continents, gradually slide each continent along its designated path, starting from the original Pangaea configuration and ending with their current positions. You can make this movement by gently pushing or pulling the cardboard strips.
9. While moving the continents, you can explain the geological events that led to the separation and movement of the continents.
10. You can also use additional props, like small labels or arrows, to indicate significant geological events or explain the different tectonic plates involved.
Remember, the key to an amazing project is not just the visual representation but also your ability to explain the scientific concepts clearly and engage your teacher through your presentation. Good luck with your project!