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United Scientific Supplies Tectonics Model Set
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Demonstrates plate tectonic principles, plate boundary interactions, and the geometry/relative motions of faulting of geological layers

  • Contains a Fault 3D Model Set (5 Manipulatives) and a Tectonics Sand Layer Model
  • Fault Model Set demonstrates normal faulting (extension), reverse faulting (compression), and horizontal slip faulting (shear)
  • Tectonics Sand Layer Model explores orogeny of the Appalachian Mountains, including coal formation in the sedimentary Appalachian Basin and its coal seam
  • Construct a sand layer model system mimicking a subduction zone of oceanic crust (Juan de Fuca Plate)
  • Simulate the creation of the San Andreas Fault
  • Includes three hands-on, geoinformation activities for students to work on using metadata (Map the Continental Shelf, Tectonic Plate Movement, Earthquake Prediction)
  • Access code is provided to download interactive Teacher and Student Guides, videos, geoinformation data sets, and other resource information

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Demonstration of Plate Tectonics

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Tectonics Model Set

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