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Explore Surface Types on a Journey Around Earth Lesson Plan

Explore Surface Types on a Journey Around Earth Lesson Plan

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Learners explore satellite data. In this technology cross-curriculum math and world geography lesson, students locate specific map areas using a microset of satellite data. Learners use technology and math skills to determine percentages of land coverage on specific parts of the earth.

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satellite data, satellites, data, latitude and longitude, map skills, percents

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calculating land surface, land suface, latitude, longitude, nasa data, percentage, satellite data, math

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5th - 8th

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Duration

45 mins

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Skills Practice

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Database & Spreadsheet

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