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Exploring the Aral and Salton Seas Lesson PlanExploring the Aral and Salton Seas Lesson Plan
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Exploring the Aral and Salton Seas

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High schoolers investigate the environments of the Aral and Salton Seas. They use images taken from the space shuttle, the U2 spy planes, and remote sensing satellites to learn more about what is happening in each region. Students discuss the environmental predicaments of the region.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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