GSI: Geo Scene Investigation! Pre-visit Lesson: Topograhic and Geologic Maps (Grade 7)

Authors

Discover Mojave: Forever Earth

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

pdf

File Size

219 KB

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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