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Modelling tectonic plates

Boy holding a sandwich that is modelling tectonic plates.

Students cut bread into two pieces to model tectonic plates. Carrots, broccoli and other foods represent buildings, plants and roads. Students model how the plates move and watch this effect on their ‘landscape’.

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