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Technology I Lesson PlanTechnology I Lesson Plan
Publisher
NOAA
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Technology I

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This Technology I lesson plan also includes:
  • Glossary
  • Technology I
  • Exploring Satellite Images
  • Extension Questions
  • NOSB Tech
  • Locating Vent Fields Using CTD Data
  • Vent Activity Graphs
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Isn't technology great? The 12th installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program introduces technology that marine scientists use. Pupils take part in an activity using conductivity, temperature, and depth devices to locate hydrothermal vents.

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Concepts

oceans, oceanography, hydrothermal vents, measuring temperature, water temperature, density

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners research other technological tools that marine scientists use

Classroom Considerations

  • Video requires QuickTime
  • Learners need to be able to read and analyze data on graphs

Pros

  • Resource includes a set of extension questions
  • Uses real-world data helping learners see a tangible connection

Cons

  • Unlike other lessons in the series, resource does not include teacher notes

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