Make a Model of Sea-floor Spreading

This lesson plan gives background information, contains a glossary of terms, and step-by-step instructions for modeling seafloor spreading. The activity requires readily available materials. This activity can be done by individual students or groups of students to model the process of sea-floor spreading.

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Make a Model of Sea-floor Spreading

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

Maps of the ocean floor
"This Dynamic Planet" map

For each student:

2 sheets of 8.5 x 11" binder paper (file folder cardboard could be used in place of paper to make a sturdier model)
scissors
ruler
transparent tape
masking tap
colored pencils or crayons Suggestion: Make your own model ahead of time to show students before they make their models.

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Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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