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How to Construct Four Paper Models that Describe Island Coral Reefs

Directions and pattern for making a Fringing Reef



Pattern for Making a Fringing Reef


Fringing Reef 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. Assembling the model.


Finished fringing reef should look like 'C'.


Step 5. The assembled model should look like this.

Continue to the next model: Barrier Reef

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