Seafloor Spreading Model and Activity

SEAFLOOR SPREADING: is a term used to describe an Oceanic Plate moving away from another Ocean Plate at a divergent plate boundary.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all 3 PARTS of the instructions below to learn about Seafloor Spreading.

Part 1 – VIDEO

2) While you watch, fill out these notes:

Part 2 – MODEL MAKING

1) Gather the materials you will need: Scissors, Colored Pencils (blue, green, yellow, orange), tape.

2) Print this template:

3) Follow the directions in the picture below to assemble your model.

You can watch this video to see how your model should look and how to use it:https://youtu.be/V0h8v2w3LGU

PART 3 – MAKING SENSE OF AND USING YOUR MODEL

4) Read the worksheet below and answer the questions using your model.