Finding Locations on Earth
For this lesson, you will complete the pre-assessment activity, titled Finding Locations on Earth. We will practice finding locations on Earth using latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
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http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-maps/world-map-with-latitude-and-longitude.html
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GPS Technology
We all use it, but what is it and how does it work? We will complete internet activities and research in order to explore how GPS works and why it is so accurate!
GIS TechnologyHuman-Environment Interactions in the Barataria Preserve |
The National Geographic site below has great resources regarding biodiversity and GIS. We will be doing a modified version of this lesson.
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/exploring-ecosystems-using-gis/?ar_a=1
Biodiversity in the Baratavia PreserveFor your homework, you must research biodiversity hotspots. Write a paragraph detailing what biodiversity hotspots are and why conservation of these areas is so important to us and our planet.
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Topographic Maps
As a former ICC student, I have collected a lot of lab activities that I can mold to fit our Earth Science classroom. We will be completing a pre-lab activity similar to one designed by Illinois Central College's Earth Science Department, as well as completing a topography lab for practice on understanding and interpreting these types of maps. Lastly, you will extend on this topic by creating your own island and topographic map!
http://faculty.icc.edu/easc111lab/labs/labe/pre_labe.htm
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