In the Earth's deep and hidden core,
Lies a world of molten roar.
Where magma bubbles and flows,
And sets the stage for Earth's great shows.

Plate tectonics, a grand design,
Of shifting plates, both yours and mine.
Continental drift, the land does glide,
Over the mantle, where they collide.

Where plates meet, we often see,
A mighty fault, with energy.
It quakes and shakes the Earth around,
Creating mountains that can astound.

And in the ocean, where waters meet,
A deep trench, with depths so steep.
Oceanic plates, they too take part,
In the Ring of Fire, where they depart.

So let's explore this world we share,
And learn about the Earth's great lair.
With continents moving at a steady rate,
On the mighty continental plate.

Reflections

1. What is the Earth's core like?
2. How does the movement of the continental plates affect the Earth's surface?
3. What are some examples of the effects of plate tectonics on the Earth?
4. Where can we see evidence of plate tectonics?
5. Why is it important to learn about plate tectonics and the Earth's core?