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This Valleys Deep and Mountains High lesson plan also includes:
- Educational Kit: The Climate Box
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Sometimes the best view is from the farthest distance. Satellite imaging makes it possible to create altitude maps from far above the earth. A three-part activity has your young scientists play the role of the satellite and then use their data to construct different maps. The maps include color coding, contour, and a computer-generated surface map.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a graphic organizer to list and define different types of possible landforms
Classroom Considerations
- Requires laptops with Microsoft Excel
- Expects an understanding of landforms maps
Pros
- Includes a teacher guide with specific instructions and suggestions for leading the lesson
- Provides opportunities for scaffolding while facilitating the activity
Cons
- None