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Collaborative groups work together to report on the volcanic activity leading to island formation and construct models to demonstrate the process. Consider having each group present their project to the rest of the class. There are many online resources provided to support this activity. Use the assignment and websites in your middle school earth science class when studying plate tectonics.

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the ring of fire, earthquakes, volcanoes

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Grade
5th - 6th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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