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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mid-Ocean Magnetism

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate magnetic evidence that supports the theory of sea floor spreading.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Understanding Plate Motions

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey provides descriptions and illustrations for the plate boundaries of the Earth's surface.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Geology: Deep Sea Trench

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about oceanic trenches, their structure, and how they are formed. Discusses the twenty trenches that exist around the world. Includes several labeled illustrations.