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J.Goelzer 2016

Modeling the Mapping the Ocean Floor using Remote Sensing

Grade Level:
9
Subject:
Physical Science
Topic:
Remote Sensing of the Ocean Floor
Objective:
Students will perform research to:
*Identify and describe the different types of plate boundaries.
*Relate seafloor structures to types of plate boundaries.
*Describe methods of remote sensing.
*Determine the methods of heat transfer within Earth's mantle and connect to the movement of the crustal plates.

Students will:
* Measure to the nearest .01 cm
* Construct and use a data table using Excel
* Produce a 3-D topographic map of the "ocean floor" using Excel
*Produce a 3-D Wire Frame map of the "ocean floor" using Excel
*Produce a colored contour map of the "ocean floor" using Excel
*Produce a contour map of the "ocean floor" using Excel
* Produce cross-sectional profiles using Excel

Students will:
*Work cooperatively within small groups to carry out the activity.
* Accept responsibility for being and active participant.
* Listen to the suggestions and ideas of their partners.
* Listen to and respectfully ask questions of other groups.
* Accept responsibility for the group's workstation and materials.

Each group will:
* Contribute research to the class slide show using google slides.
* Post their completed maps and profiles into a slide show.
Other Information:
Disciplinary Core Ideas:
* Theory of Plate Tectonics
* Layers of the Earth
* Energy transfer through convection currents
* Seafloor Spreading
* Types of boundaries
* Contour lines
* Topographic maps
* Using topographic maps to produce cross-sections
* Using a scale
* Physical characteristics of the ocean floor.
Prep:
The Sounding Boxes will need to prepped ahead of time. The teacher may do this or the students can construct the after conducting their research for the slide show. If doing the latter, have the students attach the card from the slideshow that best describes the structures or plate boundaries they are constructing.
Materials:
Cardboard craft/photo boxes ( You can find these for approx. $3 each)
Blue Plastic Mesh ( < $1 per sheet)
16 Gauge Floral Stem Wire ( $4 a package)
Cardboard Scraps
Hot Glue Gun and glue sticks
Plastic Straws
Ruler
Marker
I marked the plastic grid in 1 inch by 1 inch sections and used a small nail and a tack hammer to poke the holes through the cardboard.
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