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This Wet Maps 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
- Wet Maps Graph
- Wet Maps—Spanish Version
- Additional Mapping Technology Activities
- Graphic & Image
- Graphic Organizer
- Vocabulary
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How do oceanographers make maps under water? Junior explorers discover the technologies and processes involved in creating bathymetric maps in part three of a five-part series designed for fifth- and sixth-grade pupils. The lesson illustrates map-making methods, past and present, and includes an activity about multi-beam mapping.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide some printed bathymetric maps for the class to experience
- Use the extensions at the end of the guide to enhance the lesson for early finishers
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure to have colored pencils, rulers, and Plaster of Paris on hand for the activity
- Requires some prep work in terms of learning about the technologies used to create bathymetric maps
Pros
- Content is technical but crafted to be very inclusive to younger learners
- The teacher's guide is loaded with information, links, and printable materials to make the lesson easy to execute
Cons
- None