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A Model of Three Faults - Part One Lesson PlanA Model of Three Faults - Part One Lesson Plan
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A Model of Three Faults - Part One

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Students construct a fault model using the Fault Model Sheet imbedded in this plan. They create a 3 dimensional model of the Earth, and use dashed lines to illustrate where the fault lies. A discussion of faults follows the completion of the project.

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faults, geology

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Grade
7th - 11th
Subjects
Science
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