Ocean Front Property: An Immerging Market Lisa Ayers Lawrence M: This lesson is designed as an introductory activity to an exploration in global climate change. Lisa Ayers Lawrence Miriam Sutton
Objectives Students will be able to do: Locate ocean observing data using computer skills and the Internet. Use spreadsheet software to enter the correct formula and calculate the average sea level change for a given location. Generate a line graph to illustrate sea level trends for a given location. Observe and identify variations in sea level trends across the United States. Develop hypotheses and inferences to consider in sea level trends. Communicate results during class discussion. M: OBJECTIVES
Background Information M: BACKGROUND INFO
Investigation Question: How is Sea Level Changing and Why? M: The Investigation Question Students address the Investigation Question in the Hypothesis
Accessing the Data LISA: Accessing Sea Level Change Raw Data through University of Hawaii Sea Level Center WORLD MAP (CLICK) to REGIONAL MAP
Accessing the Data LISA: FAST DELIVERY DATA SET
Accessing the Data LISA: RESEARCH QUALITY DATA SET
Importing to XCEL LISA: Importing Data to XCEL: FAST and RESEARCH QUALITY
Spreadsheet Data Set STUDENT DATA SET LISA: STUDENT DATA SET
Spreadsheet Data Set COMPLETED DATA SET LISA: TEACHER DATA SET
Spreadsheet Data Set COMPLETED GRAPH LISA: SAMPLE GRAPH
Data Analysis and Conclusion LISA: Completed Graphs
Modified & Extended Assignment Options Use completed graphs online Post Data to Internet and share across global network for more comparisons (via e-pals, international school networking) M: Modifications and Extensions
Accessing Online Graphs M: NOAA’s Tide & Currents Home (CLICK) to Products-Sea Level Trends – Global Stations (CLICK)
Accessing Online Graphs M: Sea Level Trends by State (Arrow)
M: Sample Map (Portland, ME)
Accessing Online Graphs M: ANOTHER OPTION: CLICK THE MAP CLICK U.S. MAP
M: Slide transition through the to Mean Sea Level Trend Graphs from GIS Map (CLICK) to Sea Level Trend Locations by Region (CLICK) to Pop-up Information Box (CLICK) to Graph
Online Graphs M: Continental US Graphs (CLICK) + Alaska and Hawaii
Assessment Spreadsheet Accuracy Contribution to Team Participation in Discussion Lab Report (accuracy and completion) M: ASSESSMENT OPTIONS