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Tectonic Vacation Project
Artwork by Robin Chandler The Tectonic Vacation Project blends the science of plate tectonics with the culture and history of places with dramatic geologic landscapes. Students design a year long trip across several tectonic plates, exploring the significant human and rock stories of their destinations. Fifteen tectonic travel decals and accompanying information sheets provide students with introductory material as they plan their itineraries. Links to the decal information files are listed near the end of this page. Student instructions outline the scope of the project. A tectonic vacation travel planner helps students meet the requirements of their trip. One destination must be a place of the student's interest and not included in the fifteen decal locations.
After students have designed their tectonic vacations, they can make a Tectonic Passport, which enables travelers to know the specific countries they will be visiting. Tectonic Adventure passport stamps are provided for the passport booklets. Students document their observations of the geology and communities in a Tectonic Travel Journal. The project ends with each traveler designing an advertisement of the new tectonic travel destination that was part of the student’s itinerary. 
Artwork by Robin Chandler
Return to Rocks on the Move (Point Bonita) Home Rocks on the Move Curriculum Guide Rocks on the Move Teachers' Resource Page
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