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In Sciences, my 7th graders were asked to present a PPt on "My Scientist". Each chose a different scientist and then their teacher of English took it one step further and asked them to do the same in English! Here is the result :) Alfred Wegener, by Verónica
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2. Morphological argument Paleoclimatic argument Paleontological argument Lithologic argument Alfred Wegener was the author of the Theory of Continental Drift, which represented a paradigmatic revolution of Geology. Wegener argued that continental masses were united in a single supercontinent (Pangaea), surrounded by a single ocean called Panthalassa. This supercontinent would be fragmented and the fragments separated gradually until reaching the current positions. To defend his theory, Wegener presented different types of arguments: 3. Vernica Costa N19/7A SOURCES: http://ealfredwegener.blogspot.pt/2009/04/argumentos-de-wegener-para- deriva-dos.html