Puzzling Plates

Puzzling Plates

Plate Tectonics is a Puzzle

1 ratings
10 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2011
  • July 25, 2022
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Explore Earth's tectonic plates through interactive puzzles. Learn about plate boundaries, earthquakes, and volcanoes with hands-on activities and scoring.

Interactive plate fitting puzzles
Explore plate boundaries
Learn about earthquakes and volcanoes
Three learning levels with bonus rounds
Scoring system for engagement
Discover Earth's layered structure
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What's New in Puzzling Plates

1.3.1

July 25, 2022

Fixed layout issues. Made puzzle pieces easier to place.

User reviews

Global Puzzle Fun

I love this program! It’s a challenge to reunite continents while trying to remember the current shapes of landforms. Watching places migrate from the poles to the Equator really gives me an understanding of how powerful convection cells in the Mantle are. This is well worth the investment because it gives you a mental model of our dynamic Earth.
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Puzzling Plates

I teach 5th grade science and this is exactly what I need. Love the Interactive learning. I start this unit next week and I hope I can persuade my school to purchase this for the school IPads too.

Fun and informative

My seven year old enjoys the app, as well as the 8th graders I teach. I love the bonus game that allows students to build landforms by predicting plate boundary movement.

Teacher

Fun app. My students will like it, but I can't get level 2 to work. How do I get that fixed?

Response from developer

Please upgrade to the latest version.

Great app for science class

I downloaded this app on my students' iPads and they loved playing it. It's difficult enough to challenge them, but they are also learning about plate tectonics. They of course liked the game aspect to it. I could probably use this app for a few lessons it has enough content. Also, it's very interactive and not just text on a screen.
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FAQ

What is Puzzling Plates?

Puzzling Plates is an educational app designed to teach users about Earth's tectonic plates, plate boundaries, and related geological events like earthquakes and volcanoes through interactive puzzles and activities.

How does Puzzling Plates teach about plate tectonics?

The app uses a jigsaw-puzzle-like mechanic for users to fit tectonic plates together, explore different plate boundary types, and understand the causes of earthquakes and volcanoes. It includes scoring to make learning fun.

What are the learning levels in Puzzling Plates?

Puzzling Plates features three distinct levels. Level 1 focuses on fitting plates like a puzzle, Level 2 explores earthquake and volcano formation, and Level 3 involves identifying and manipulating plate boundaries.

Is Puzzling Plates available on Android devices?

Currently, Puzzling Plates is only supported on iPad devices. It is not available for Android smartphones or tablets at this time.

How often is Puzzling Plates updated?

The app was last updated on July 25, 2022, with version 1.3.1. This indicates a moderate update frequency, with the developer actively maintaining the application.

What is the age rating for Puzzling Plates?

Puzzling Plates has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up. The content is designed to be accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

What do users like about Puzzling Plates?

Based on its 5.0-star rating from one review, users likely appreciate the app's interactive approach to learning complex geological concepts and its engaging puzzle mechanics.

What is the price of Puzzling Plates?

Puzzling Plates is a paid application, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content without further in-app purchases.