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An interactive that teaches about sonar sure sounds like fun! Junior oceanographers study the uses of sonar, past and present, in an engaging interactive. The content demonstrates how sonar works, why sound waves are a great tool for measuring water depths, and specific underwater missions that wouldn't have been possible without sonar.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate life science by adding animals that operate by sonar to the discussion
- Watch the video about the exploration of the Titanic together, then show the ship's location in the Atlantic so students can see the harsh conditions that make exploration using ROVs necessary
Classroom Considerations
- Does not require any prior knowledge of sonar
- Create a free account on CK-12's website to access the interactive
Pros
- The resource uses analogy to help pupils understand how sonar technology works
- There are a variety of questions and means of assessment throughout the interactive
Cons
- Introduction page contains a misspelled word