Where in the World - Activity of the Month March 2008

Where in the World - Activity of the Month March 2008 Files
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Audience:
Grades K-4Grades 5-8

National Science Education Content Standards:
Standard A: Science as Inquiry
Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Standard E: Science and Technology


Keywords: metadata, maps, longitude, latitude,

In this introductory activity on scientific ocean drilling sites, students expand their knowledge of latitude and longitude in relation to global position. Students record and utilize metadata to find additional information.

Credits: 
Eileen Poling, West Virginia, School of Rock 2007