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How to Construct Four Paper Models that Describe Island Coral Reefs

Directions and pattern for making a Shield Volcano

• Introduction
• Educator's Guide
• Directions and pattern for making a Shield Volcano
• Directions and pattern for making a Fringing Reef
• Directions and pattern for making a Barrier Reef
• Directions and pattern for making an Atoll

Pattern for Making a Shield Volcano

Shield Volcano Instructions

Step 1. Cut out the pattern.

Step 2. Make creases and fold along solid lines so the printed side faces outward.

Step 3. Glue the marked tabs.

Step 4. Assemble the model.

Step 5. The assembled model should look like this.

Continue to the next model: Fringing Reef
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