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Christina Reed, Geotimes. Back in his office, Guth demonstrates this technology with a map of Hanging Rock Canyon, Calif. The contours of the canyon’s terrain are highlighted as slopes in gray and black. “It starts with digital elevation data,” he explains. “This da...
 Mapmaking Guide (6-8)
Mapmaking Guide (6-8) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat Maps http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine—...
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Mapmaking Guide (6-8) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat Maps http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine—View and Customize (click "What is a Satellite [or other type, from drop-down box] Map" for pop-up box with definitions) http://mapmachine.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/viewandcustomize.html
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http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/g68/cartographyguidestudent.pdf#page=8
www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/g68/cartographyguidestud...
Mapmaking Guide (6-8) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat <span class="highlight">Maps</span> http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine—View and Customize (click "What is a Satellite [or other type, from drop-down box] Map" <span class="highlight">for</span> pop-up box with definitions) http://mapmachine.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/viewandcustomize.html
Mapmaking Guide (9-12)
Mapmaking Guide (9-12) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat Maps http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine&mdash...
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Mapmaking Guide (9-12) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat Maps http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine—View and Customize (click "What is a Satellite [or other type, from drop-down box] Map" for pop-up box with definitions) http://mapmachine.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/viewandcustomize.html
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http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/g912/cartographyguidestudent.pdf#page=8
www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/g912/cartographyguidestu...
Mapmaking Guide (9-12) Page 8 of 8 www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions © 2005 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Suggested Resources National Geographic: Round Earth, Flat <span class="highlight">Maps</span> http://www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/projections/ National Geographic: MapMachine—View and Customize (click "What is a Satellite [or other type, from drop-down box] Map" <span class="highlight">for</span> pop-up box with definitions) http://mapmachine.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/viewandcustomize.html
FAQs about Earthquakes, Faults, Plate Tectonics, and Earth Structure
Services & Product Information Base Map Contours Elevation Geographic Names Government Unit Boundaries Hydrography Land Cover Map Indices Orthoimagery Public Land Survey System Scanned Topo Maps (Digital Raster Graphics) Shaded Relief Structures Transportation US Topo Using the...
2006 Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
Earth and Space Science, Grades 6–8 LEARNING STANDARD IDEAS FOR DEVELOPING INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES Mapping the Earth 1. Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth’s common physical features in various mapping representations, including cont...
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Earth and Space Science, Grades 6–8 LEARNING STANDARD IDEAS FOR DEVELOPING INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES Mapping the Earth 1. Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth’s common physical features in various mapping representations, including contour maps. Choose a small area of unpaved, sloping ground in the schoolyard or a park. Create a scale contour map of the area. Include true north and magnetic north. Earth’s Structure 2. Describe the layers of the
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http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/1006.pdf#page=40
www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/1006.pdf#page=40
Earth and Space Science, Grades 6–8 LEARNING STANDARD IDEAS <span class="highlight">FOR</span> DEVELOPING INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES Mapping the Earth 1. Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth’s common physical features in various mapping representations, including <span class="highlight">contour</span> <span class="highlight">maps</span>. Choose a small area of unpaved, sloping ground in the schoolyard or a park. Create a scale <span class="highlight">contour</span> map of the area. Include true north and magnetic north. Earth’s Structure 2. Describe the layers of the
Earth Science : Embedded Inquiry
and human activities. #0;93204.3.15 Construct a geological cycle for a physiographic region or geologic time period in Tennessee. #0;93204.3.16 Interpret topographic maps. #0;93204.3.17 Relate current global patterns such as sea level change and geographic climate shifts to e...
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and human activities. #0;93204.3.15 Construct a geological cycle for a physiographic region or geologic time period in Tennessee. #0;93204.3.16 Interpret topographic maps. #0;93204.3.17 Relate current global patterns such as sea level change and geographic climate shifts to events that occurred during the earth’s distant past. Earth Science : Standard 4 – Geologic History Conceptual Strand 4 The earth has changed over a long period and global change is a continuation of this
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http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/sci/doc/SCI_3204.pdf#page=8
www.state.tn.us/education/ci/sci/doc/SCI_3204.pdf#page=8
and human activities. #0;93204.3.15 Construct a geological cycle <span class="highlight">for</span> a physiographic region or geologic time period in Tennessee. #0;93204.3.16 Interpret <span class="highlight">topographic</span> <span class="highlight">maps</span>. #0;93204.3.17 Relate current global patterns such as sea level change and geographic climate shifts to events that occurred during the earth’s distant past. Earth Science : Standard 4 – Geologic History Conceptual Strand 4 The earth has changed over a long period and global change is a continuation of this
Science Curriculum Framework
Investigate and map patterns of earthquake and volcanic activity ESS.8.7.8 Identify the causes and effects of weather-related phenomena: • thunderstorms • tornadoes/ hurricanes/cyclones/ typhoons • drought • acid precipitation ESS.8.7.9 Explain tornado belt weather patterns usi...
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Investigate and map patterns of earthquake and volcanic activity ESS.8.7.8 Identify the causes and effects of weather-related phenomena: • thunderstorms • tornadoes/ hurricanes/cyclones/ typhoons • drought • acid precipitation ESS.8.7.9 Explain tornado belt weather patterns using a map of the United States ESS.8.8.7 Use topographic maps to identify surface features of Earth
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arkansased.org/teachers/pdf/science_k-8_011006.pdf#page=43
Investigate and map patterns of earthquake and volcanic activity ESS.8.7.8 Identify the causes and effects of weather-related phenomena: • thunderstorms • tornadoes/ hurricanes/cyclones/ typhoons • drought • acid precipitation ESS.8.7.9 Explain tornado belt weather patterns using a map of the United States ESS.8.8.7 Use <span class="highlight">topographic</span> <span class="highlight">maps</span> to identify surface features of Earth
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arkansased.org/teachers/pdf/science_k-8_011006.pdf#page=61
destructive forces on Earth Investigate types of weathering Use <span class="highlight">topographic</span> <span class="highlight">maps</span> to identify surface features Create map of the six natural divisions of Arkansas to explain their formation Model rivers and predict changes Compare local soil types with standard soil profiles Demonstrate soil formation Investigate organic and inorganic components Investigate soil permeability Demonstrate how rock sequences can be disturbed Demonstrate how the moon’s gravity affects Earth’s ocean tides
Microsoft Word - sciencesol.doc
evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations; c) comparing different scientific explanations for a set of observations about the Earth; d) explaining that observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; and e) evaluating evidence for scientific the...
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evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations; c) comparing different scientific explanations for a set of observations about the Earth; d) explaining that observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; and e) evaluating evidence for scientific theories. ES.3 The student will investigate and understand how to read and interpret maps, globes, models, charts, and imagery. Key concepts include a) maps (bathymetric, geologic, topographic, and weather) and star charts; b) imagery
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www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Superintendent/Sols/sciencesol.pdf#page=31
evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations; c) comparing different scientific explanations <span class="highlight">for</span> a set of observations about the Earth; d) explaining that observation and logic are essential <span class="highlight">for</span> reaching a conclusion; and e) evaluating evidence <span class="highlight">for</span> scientific theories. ES.3 The student will investigate and understand how to read and interpret <span class="highlight">maps</span>, globes, models, charts, and imagery. Key concepts include a) <span class="highlight">maps</span> (bathymetric, geologic, <span class="highlight">topographic</span>, and weather) and star charts; b) imagery
Science.qxd
rock cycle. • Relate rock formation to plate tectonics. • Identify forms of energy that drive the rock cycle. • Analyze the relationship between the rock cycle and processes in the atmosphere and hydrosphere. 2.04 Analyze seismic waves including velocity and refraction to: • Infe...
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rock cycle. • Relate rock formation to plate tectonics. • Identify forms of energy that drive the rock cycle. • Analyze the relationship between the rock cycle and processes in the atmosphere and hydrosphere. 2.04 Analyze seismic waves including velocity and refraction to: • Infer Earth's internal structure. • Locate earthquake epicenters. • Measure earthquake magnitude. • Evaluate the level of seismic activity in North Carolina. 2.05 Create and interpret topographic, soil and geologic maps using scale and
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rock cycle. • Relate rock formation to plate tectonics. • Identify forms of energy that drive the rock cycle. • Analyze the relationship between the rock cycle and processes in the atmosphere and hydrosphere. 2.04 Analyze seismic waves including velocity and refraction to: • Infer Earth's internal structure. • Locate earthquake epicenters. • Measure earthquake magnitude. • Evaluate the level of seismic activity in North Carolina. 2.05 Create and interpret <span class="highlight">topographic</span>, soil and geologic <span class="highlight">maps</span> using scale and
Microsoft Word - South Dakota Science 2005.rtf
examine the role of water on the Earth. • Surface Examples: waves, glaciers, rivers • Underground Example: aquifers • Atmosphere Examples: precipitation, humidity (Comprehension) 6.E.1.3. Students are able to explain processes involved in the formation of the Earth’s structure....
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examine the role of water on the Earth. • Surface Examples: waves, glaciers, rivers • Underground Example: aquifers • Atmosphere Examples: precipitation, humidity (Comprehension) 6.E.1.3. Students are able to explain processes involved in the formation of the Earth’s structure. Examples: plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes #0;9 Interpret topographic and digital imagery or remotely sensed data to identify surface features. Examples: local, global, regional #0;9 Explain the formation of
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http://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/science/docs/2005/EarthSpace/South%20Dakota%20Science%202005.pdf#page=99
doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/science/docs/2005/EarthSpace/South%20Dakota%2...
examine the role of water on the Earth. • Surface Examples: waves, glaciers, rivers • Underground Example: aquifers • Atmosphere Examples: precipitation, humidity (Comprehension) 6.E.1.3. Students are able to explain processes involved in the formation of the Earth’s structure. Examples: plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes #0;9 Interpret <span class="highlight">topographic</span> and <span class="highlight">digital</span> imagery or remotely sensed data to identify surface features. Examples: local, global, regional #0;9 Explain the formation of
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