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Lesson Plan
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NOAA

Plate Tectonics I

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Young geologists get a glimpse beneath the earth's surface in this plate tectonics investigation. After first learning about the different layers of the earth and the constant movement of its plates, young geologists work in small groups...
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Earth Science: Plate Tectonics Ii: Plate Boundaries and Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructional module focusing on plate tectonics. Discussion includes plates, plate boundaries, and driving forces. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the topic.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Continent Continent Convergent Plate Boundaries

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site includes an animation and a short quiz over convergent plate boundaries.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Volcano Map: Oceanic Oceanic Convergent Plate Boundaries

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Get an inside look of a subduction zone with the animation on this page. Page includes a interactive animation and a short quiz.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Map for Earth's Tectonic Plates: Earth's Tectonic Plates

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand what is happening at the plate boundaries with this interactive map of Earth's tectonic plates. This page slso includes a short quiz over plate tectonics.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Independence vs. Dependence: Geological Stresses

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An animation to illustrate the effects that different tectonic stresses have on rocks. Also included on the site is a short quiz over tension and compression.