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Pacific Plate Movement for the last 65 million years
File Name snapkelesson.html
Data Type lesson plan, teachers log
Computer Program Not specified
File Size 41.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Amber L. Snapke
Source No source
Resource Matrix Plate Motion on the Earth
Description
The purpose of this lesson is for students to calculate the rate of movement and direction of the Pacific plate (15¿-50¿N to 155¿-175¿W) for the last 65 million years. Students will also study the Hawaiian Islands and Emperor seamonts of that area to conclude the age of the islands/seamounts and deterimine where the current hot spot is located. (This lesson is for High School, generated at the 2005 ERESE workshop)
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