Plate Tectonics
Move the Earth's crust at various locations to observe the effects of the motion of the tectonic plates, including volcanic eruptions. Information about each of the major types of plate boundaries is shown, along with their locations on Earth.
Launch GizmoPlate Tectonics
Move the Earth's crust at various locations to observe the effects of the motion of the tectonic plates, including volcanic eruptions. Information about each of the major types of plate boundaries is shown, along with their locations on Earth.
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Plate Tectonics Vocabulary Document Translated Into French
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Plate Tectonics Teacher Guide Document Translated Into French
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Plate Tectonics Student Exploration Document Translated Into French
This is the Plate Tectonics Student Exploration Document Translated Into French.
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Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno: Tecto´nica de Placas
Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno en español.
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Helps students clearly analyze plate boundaries and tectonics.
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Interactive Plate Tectonics
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Great Gizmo for understanding how plates move
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