Document Type
Curriculum Material
Publication Date
6-2008
Publisher
Public Lands Institute
Publisher Location
Las Vegas (Nev.)
First page number:
1
Last page number:
9
Abstract
GSI: Geo Scene Investigation! introduces students to the differences between observations and interpretations and to some of the fundamental principles of geology. Students identify specific geologic processes and landforms in the landscape surrounding them at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA) by solving mysteries with a set of geology-related clues.
This activity introduces students to topographic and geologic maps and their respective purposes.
Controlled Subject
Geology – Maps; Geology – Study and teaching; Teaching – Aids and devices; Topographic maps – Study and teaching; United States – Lake Mead
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Social Inquiry | Science and Mathematics Education
File Format
File Size
219 KB
Language
English
Rights
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Repository Citation
Discover Mojave: Forever Earth
(2008).
GSI: Geo Scene Investigation! Pre-visit Lesson: Topograhic and Geologic Maps (Grade 7).
1-9.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/pli_forever_earth_curriculum_materials/23
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons