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Plate Tectonic 3D Puzzle
Description
This educational 3D printable model represents the major tectonic plates and continents as a hands-on puzzle, making it easier to explore how our planet is divided and how those pieces fit together.
Great for classrooms, home-schooling, science projects, or anyone interested in geology and geography, this model helps visualize plate boundaries, continents and the structure of Earth’s surface in a simple and engaging way.
(The image of the printed model was the prototype that didn't contain Antarctica yet. That has been fixed in the new version.)
Model Information
The model consists of three main parts:
- Frame (optional)
- Tectonic Plates (oceanic & continental)
- Continents (NA, SA, Eurasia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica)
In the file, the plates are separated into two groups: continental and oceanic plates. These can be printed separately and in different colours for better visualization. Same goes for the continents. So, if you print this model, consider using different colours for each plate or continent to make the parts easier to identify and more visually engaging.
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If you like this model, feel free to leave a like and check out my other models. I plan on uploading more educational models in the future.
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Other Teaching Resources
If you like this model, feel free to leave a like and check out my other models. I plan on uploading more educational models in the future.
Other Models:
- Prokaryotic Cell Model: https://makerworld.com/de/models/2628794-prokaryotic-cell-educational-model#profileId-2902494
- Tectonic Plates & Continents Puzzle: https://makerworld.com/de/models/2669698-plate-tectonics-map-educational-model#profileId-2954738
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You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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