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\nTracing Highs and Lows in San Francisco\n

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\nOn a topographic map, students identify the scale bar, north arrow, and contour interval. They then locate a hill on the map and make note of the contour lines. Students then locate other places with similar contour line patterns....\n
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\nThen and Now, A Watershed in San Francisco\n

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\nStudents compare recent and historic maps to explore landscape changes. Using photos provided, students identify prominent features on the maps. They discuss differences in landscape, human impact on watershed, and changes in natural...\n
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\nVirtual Geologic Field Trip to Griffith Park\n

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\nStudents explore the geological processes and research methodology involved in the evolution and development of Griffith Park. They justify the selection of a geologic hypothesis based on observations.\n
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\nCave Activity: Mapping Fractures\n

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\nStudents tour a cave and observe fractures in the cave's ceiling. They record characteristics of the fracture. They locate three major passages in the cave and ten major fractures.\n
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\nHow would an oil spill affect a Marine Sanctuary?\n

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\nStudents explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students discover how scientists assess damages to the environment following oil spills. Students conduct a simulation of a public meeting in order to...\n
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\nLahar Travel Time\n

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\nNinth graders analyze published geologic hazard maps of California and comprehend how to use the map's information to identify evidence of geologic events of the past and present and predict geologic changes in the future. They select...\n
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\nAcid Rain And Geology\n

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\nLearners become aware of the environmental problems caused by acid rain and study the pH scale. They determine acidity of local rain water.\n
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\nDate a Rock!\n

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\nStudents figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the \"age\" of the sample rocks.\n
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\nMap-Making Basics\n

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\nStudents study maps. In this geography and art lesson, students create their own map of the classroom.\n
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\nWhere are the Watersheds in San Francisco?\n

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\nStudents create a mental map of San Francisco. They compare it with actual topographical maps of the city. Then they label various locations on the San Francisco Hillshade map and locate watershed boundaries.\n
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\nWhere Next?\n

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\nLearners read an article explaining NASA's possible Mars landing sites. They use the Internet to research Mars and the Module. They are able to submit their own proposals for a landing site after researching the planet.\n
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\nCk 12: Earth Science: Topographic and Geologic Maps\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic and geologic maps.\n
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\nAmerican Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geologic Maps and Groundwater\n

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\nThis activity is designed to give students practice using a geologic map to understand how water shapes the land- and is stored within the land- in part of the Grand Canyon.\n
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\nAmerican Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geologic Maps & Earthquakes\n

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\nThis activity is designed to give students practice using a geologic map to assess the likelihood and location of a particular natural hazard- earthquakes- in California.\n
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\nAmerican Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: What's Under My Feet? Learning to Use a Geologic Map\n

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\nStudents use geologic maps to learn about rocks and minerals.\n
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\nSerc: An Investigation Into Geologic Mapping: Quarry Park\n

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\nIn this geology field lab, students will map an area around Quarry 12 and Quarry 13 in Quarry Park. Using a field notebook, students will take field observations to later produce a basic geologic map, topographic map, and a...\n
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\nNagt: Geology Map Observations\n

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\nIn jigsaw groups, young scholars construct the Earth's tectonic plates using geologic maps. Skills such as careful observation, presentation, and synthesis are used to create a map that shows the type and location the plates.\n
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\nSophia: Geology: Reading Geological Maps: Lesson 2\n

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\nThis lesson introduces geological maps and explains how to use a key to read the maps. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled \"Geology: Reading Geological Maps.\"\n
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\nSophia: Geology: Reading Geological Maps: Lesson 3\n

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\nThis lesson introduces geological maps and explains how to use a key to read the maps. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled \"Geology: Reading Geological Maps.\"\n
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\nVirtual Geology: Maps Home Page: Topic and Quiz Menus\n

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\nThis collection of resources cover map topics and includes quizzes for improving map and globe usage skills.\n
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\nUsgs: Geologic Maps\n

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\nThis site has a good description of what this particular type of map represents. It also explains the colors and letter symbols, faults, and strike and dips.\n
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\nTexas State Historical Association: Texas Geology Map [Pdf]\n

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\nA black and white outline map that can be colored in, using the key provided, to show the geologic periods in Texas history. A full color map is available in the Texas Almanac, which is free to download from the main website.\n
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\nNational Park Service: North Cascades National Park Geology\n

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\nResource explores the history and geology of the Cascade Mountains. Content includes a geologic story, virtual field trip, a look at plate tectonics and the rocks & minerals found in the Cascade Mountains, geologic maps, and more.\n
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\nSerc: My Geologic Address: Locating Oneself in Geologic Time and Process\n

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\nStudents find a local location on a series of geologic maps (local,regional,and global) working from small to large scale. Map keys and map features are consulted in order to compose a \"geologic address\" from the most specific to the...\n
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