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For more information, contact the Center's director:

Dr. Jed S. Lyons
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208.

803.777.9552
lyons@sc.edu

Earth's Structure and Processes

Tectonic Plates Focuses on the movement of Earth's thin crust plates known as the lithosphere.
Watershed By creating a model of a watershed, students will learn how water flows through and the general characteristics of a watershed.
Erosion Students use a variety of materials to experiment with erosion prevention.
The Earth Through Time Color maps of the earth illustrating land formations during various eras of the geologic time table. (pdf only)
Snack Tectonics Students use common snacks to understand plate boundaries and motion.
	Exploring Plate Boundaries Student activity sheet that accompanies the Snack Tectonics lesson plan.
What is the Water Like in Our River? Lesson plans and teacher guides developed by the University of Michigan, focuses on an aquatic ecosystem, particularly watersheds. (pdf only)