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Dynamic Planet
Investigation 1:
Gathering Evidence and Modeling

This investigation will help you to:

Learn more about models.

To learn more about models, visit the following web sites:

Paper Models,
USGS The Learning Web
The site includes over a dozen reports that are three-dimensional, cut-and-paste paper models illustrating geologic processes and other geologic phenomena. Both paper copies and electronic diskette versions are available

Mathematics of Cartography,
Rice University
Learn how mathematical models are used in the practice of map making.

A Model of Three Faults,
USGS
Interested in trying another activity that is based on a physical model? Try this lesson plan that models fault movements on a model of the Earth's surface.

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Last updated: May 12, 2008

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Dynamic Planet Investigation 1: Gathering Evidence and Modeling

This investigation will help you to:

To learn more about models, visit the following web sites:

Dynamic Planet
Investigation 1:
Gathering Evidence and Modeling