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Mid Ocean Ridges, Volcanoes, and the Arctic Instructional VideoMid Ocean Ridges, Volcanoes, and the Arctic Instructional Video
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Mid Ocean Ridges, Volcanoes, and the Arctic

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Journey underwater for a better look at the tectonic plates and the volcanoes they create. Although this video is slightly dry, it is packed with valuable information and easy-to-understand visual images. Consider using a portion to illustrate specific ideas.

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convection, plate tectonics, volcanoes, yellowstone national park

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the poles, ocean ridges, tectonic plates, yellowstone national park, convection, gakkel ridge, volcanoes, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:54
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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