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Elementary Geology

Teaching Resources for Elementary School – Geology

Activities

Global map showing the boundaries between tectonic plates which are then labeled and colored to show.
Wegener's Puzzling Continental Drift* Evidence

About: This lesson explores the evidence of continental drift* presented by Alfred Wegener and provides students the opportunity to complete a continental drift* puzzle exercise.

Grades: 6

Topics: Plate tectonics

Length: 1-2 class periods
Aerial photo of a coastline and reef with shaded data overprinted on it to show the shape of the reef and offshore channels.
How to Build a Model Illustrating Sea-Floor Spreading and Subduction

About: Print, cut-out, and glue together a three-dimensional paper model that illustrates sea-floor spreading and subduction. Simple diagrams and easy-to-understand explanations of the processes are included.