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What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra lesson, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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Building Topo Maps

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain and interpret topographic maps.
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Water Monitoring Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As the title implies, this is a list of vocabulary terms relating to water monitoring. If your ecology class is learning about how to test water quality, this will be an appropriate reference sheet for them. As a bonus, if you live in...
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Student Exploration: Building Topographic Maps

For Students 4th - 6th
In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use "Building Topographic Maps Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.
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How to Read a Topographic Map

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the use of topographic maps.
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Design an Island

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore islands. They create a two- or three-dimensional map of an island. They explain how the topography of an area influences the location of water sources, ecosystems, and human settlements. Lesson includes adaptations for...
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Working With Electronic Topography Maps

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Junior geologists examine topographic maps online and learn how to read them. they answer seven associated follow-up questions. This lesson plan is only a general outline and does not provide the details or the websites that you...
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Go Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Here is a good art instructional activity on creating colorful versions of fish. After studying images of a variety of fish, young artists choose one that they want to create an image of. Using some high-quality materials, they create...
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Introduction To Topographic Map Activities

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss different types of maps, their similarities and differences. Using a Topographical Maps CD-rom program students create their own map.
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Understanding Topographic Maps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the characteristics and uses of topographical maps. Using a worksheet, they examine the use of specific terminology and use cutouts to create their own topographical map of an area. They answer...
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Geology Word List

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students review the vocabulary words for the separate categories related to the concept of geology.
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Design an Island

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners make a map of an imaginary island using the topographic symbols provided from a worksheet. Students place lakes, dwellins, reefs, etc. in areas where they would logically be located from understanding how the topography of an...
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TOPSY TURVY MAPS

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use the data analyzer and motion detector to collect data and measure distances. They create topographic maps drawn to scale of a given setup and relate the concepts to the creation of historical ocean maps.
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Topographic Maps Worksheet

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography skills activity, students respond to 37 multi-part questions that require them to read and interpret topographic maps.
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Mapping The Ocean Floor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars explore and analyze the bottom structure of underwater habitats. They describe and explain what can't see through the collection and correlation of accurate data. Learners assess that technology is utilized as a tool for...
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Air Masses & Fronts

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students identify two distinct air masses and the frontal boundary and determine whether the front is moving in time and in what direction the front is moving.
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Weaving Weather Maps with the World Wide Web

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students access the Internet and use real time data from the American Meteorological Society to create a detailed weather map. They make weather predictions based on the data collected.
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Air Masses & Fronts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a set of maps depicting a front passing through the state to identify two distinct air masses and the frontal boundary. They then deterine whether the front is moving in time and in what direction the front is moving.
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Mapping the Ocean Floor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students study the bottom structure of underwater habitats and how they can be mapped.
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Go Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use art with subject matter to communicate meaning and enhance learning.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Arizona Highlands, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from the U.S.Geological Survey Camelback quadrangle (1911) showing the waste-bordered mountains of the Arizona Highlands. The text notes the lack of a permanent stream, the large number of intermittent streams as shown by the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bear Valley Region, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of a portion of the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake in 1911. The map is based on the USGS San Gorgonio quadrangle, with contour intervals of 500 feet. "Bear Valley and the adjacent country exhibit the subdued relief...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Georgetown District, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A contour map from a portion of the USGS Georgetown quadrangle (1906) showing the present topography of the Georgetown district of Colorado. Contour intervals are 500 feet.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Georgetown District Upland Restored, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A contour map from a portion of the USGS Georgetown quadrangle (1906) showing the assumed older topography of the Georgetown district of Colorado with older montainous upland features restored. Contour intervals are 500 feet.