Using PhET™ interactive simulation plate tectonics for initial teacher education

Cavadas, Bento; Aboim, Sara

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-4-43-2021

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Using PhET™ interactive simulation plate tectonics for initial teacher education

Bento Cavadas and Sara Aboim

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