PUBLICATION W1316D
Interpreting Maps to Determine Oceanic and Geological Features
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Summary
Map based ocean science lesson for 4th and 5th graders that connects deep ocean trenches to tectonic plates, subduction, and the patterns of volcanoes and earthquakes. Students practice reading map keys and making their own maps in the classroom, then watch a short video and use hands-on models to create hills, valleys, and trench patterns. The lesson highlights the Mariana Trench and the Pacific Ring of Fire, and introduces careers that use mapping such as surveying, GIS, and urban planning.
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