Map That Habitat
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Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
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Historically, sea floor mapping (bathymetry) was done by soundings. Soundings are taken by dropping a weight with a pre-measured rope off the side of the boat and noting the measurement on the rope when the weight hits the bottom. In this activity, learners create bathymetric maps by taking soundings of simulated ocean landscapes. This activity can be used as part of a larger unit on the ocean. Also, learners can create their own landscapes to be mapped.
- 1 to 2 hours
- 2 to 4 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Shoebox with lid, lid should have small holes (diameter of sounding stick) placed in a grid formation (10 rows, 10 columns- see Sounding Measurements Worksheet)
- 10 copies Bathymetry Profiles Worksheet
- sounding stick: thin rod, longer than the depth of the box.
- scissors
- pencil
- ruler
- glue or tape
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Data Analysis and Probability
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Goetz, Kimberly; Stovall, Jonelle; Sanderson, Melissa; Kerkering, Heather
Source Collection:
- TeachEngineering
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Regents of the University of Colorado, ©2013
