Science and Technology (D)
National Science Education Standard: Science and Technology
- K-4
- Abilities of technological design
- Understanding about science and technology
- Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
- 5-8
- Abilities of technological design
- Understandings about science and technology
- 9-12
- Abilities of technological design
- Understandings about science and technology
Investigating Different Rock Types
Investigating Soil
Investigating Water Use in Your Home
It's About Time
Know Your Energy Costs
Latitude and Longitude
You may have seen or used Global Positioning System (GPS) devices in cars or on camping trips. These devices use data from satellites orbiting the Earth to locate places on our planet. GPS devices describe the locations to us in the form of latitude and longitude coordinates.
Looking for Wild Elements
Make Your Own Compass
Making Earth Art With Google Earth
If you were an alien visiting Earth for the first time, you might remark on the diverse and incredible landscapes and patterns around majestic mountains, green forests, rolling grasslands, and turquoise oceans. You also might recognize geometries of civilization and changing weather patterns. All this can be explored from space. In this activity you will explore our planet using Google Earth and locate natural and man-made patterns and landscapes on Earth’s surface that inspire you.
Making Your Own National Park Geologic Tour
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