Today's post is all about 'What drives the plates'. This activity is the first in a series exploring the new evidence for the main driver of plate movement.

'What drives the plates? Using a pupil model to demonstrate that slab pull is the main plate-driving force'

 

 

This activity considers the different processes likely to be driving plate movement by use of a pupil model. There is a teaching video explaining this activity.

Many more activities and videos about plate tectonics can be found on our website.