Ping, ping, ping. The last installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program explores technology use in marine studies, such as sonar. Activity involves simulating sonar techniques to identify a mystery object in a box.

Concepts

oceans, oceanography, technology resources, ocean exploration, navigation, sonar

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource to introduce sonar mapping techniques

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires materials, such as boxes
• Note that the lesson can be used as a stand-alone lesson; it is not a continuation of Technology I

Pros

• Hands-on activity keeps learners engaged in material
• Teacher resource includes answer key, as well as additional ideas and activities

Cons

• None