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This Watching in 3D lesson plan also includes:
- Volume Two: How Do We Explore? Complete Collection
- Introduction to Volume Two: How Do We Explore?
- Video Introduction to How Do We Explore? Collection
- Principles and Fundamental Concepts
- NGSS Performance Expectations
- Ocean Literacy
- Introduction to Multibeam Sonar
- Introduction to Multibeam Sonar—Spanish Version
- Video Introduction to Multibeam Sonar
- Watching in 3D—Spanish Version
- Ocean Explorer Digital Atlas
- How to Use the Ocean Explorer Digital Atlas
- Digital Atlas Supplement: Mytilus Seamount
- Digital Atlas Supplement: Cold Seeps
- Additional Mapping Technology Activities
- Activity
- Graphic & Image
- Worksheet
- Answer Key
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Bring the ocean floor to life! Earth science scholars discover the process of deep sea mapping in the third installment in a series of five lessons about ocean exploration. The teacher's guide includes helpful resources, worksheets, and answer keys designed to help the class create their own bathymetric maps using 4-D computer software.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the Sonar Background Review Worksheet to assess the class' understanding of the technology prior to launching the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires iView4D software; plan in advance to get the software loaded onto computers for student use
- Pupils should be grouped in threes or fours for portions of the lesson
Pros
- The content is interesting and provides a view of current research and exploration methods
- Lesson plan contains extensions and modifications to fit a variety of learning styles
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- None