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Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Theory of Plate Tectonics Unit PlanCk 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Theory of Plate Tectonics Unit Plan
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CK-12 Foundation
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4th - 5th
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Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Theory of Plate Tectonics

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[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses what a tectonic plate is and how scientists can recognize its edges, how the plates move by convection in the mantle, the three types of plate boundaries and their features, and how plate tectonics processes lead to changes in Earth's surface features.

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mid-ocean ridges, plate boundaries, plate tectonics

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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