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After reviewing plate tectonic theories and the discovery of both the Atlantis Massif and the Lost City hydrothermal vents, earth science learners complete a worksheet and participate in discussions about what the types of rock found there suggest about the creation of the features. This lesson is a sufficient support to any curriculum dealing with seafloor spreading, ocean floor features, or tectonic activity. 

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seafloor spreading, the sea floor

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atlantis, mid-atlantic ridge, seafloor spreading, serpentinization, massif, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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