Watching in 3D
Grade Level:
9th-12th grade (Technology/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences)
Lesson Description:
Students utilize authentic ocean exploration tools to dive into the driving question: How are bathymetric maps and multibeam sonar data used to support ocean exploration? Each of multiple Student Case Studies provides engaging ways for students to explore a specific underwater feature while combining interactive tools like maps, videos, and expedition logs. Real scientific expedition data and resources are used to expose students to authentic ocean exploration and research and provides opportunity to practice observation and critical thinking skills.
Lesson Components:
- Educator Guide: Watching in 3D: Exploring with Multibeam Sonar (pdf, 1.12 MB)
- Student Case Studies and Videos:
- Fledermaus Software: Introduction Video (mp4, 66.7 MB)
- Case Study 1: Exploring an Underwater Volcano (Kawio Barat) (pdf, 539 KB)
- Case Study 2: Exploring Cold Seeps (pdf, 537 KB)
- Case Study 3: Exploring a Northeast U.S. Seamount (Mytilus) (pdf, 461 KB)
- Case Study 4: Exploring a Hotspot Volcano (Vailulu’u) (pdf, 518 KB)
- Addendum: Optional Fledermaus Software Download Instructions
Standards:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
- Performance Expectations: HS-PS4-5; HS-LS2-6; HS-LS2-4
- Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS4.C Information Technologies and Instrumentation, LS2.C Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning and Resilience
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles:
- Principle 1: FC b
- Principle 5: FCs e, f, g
- Principle 7: FCs a, b, d, e, f
Supplemental Materials:
Fact Sheets
- Bathymetric Maps (pdf, 1.54 MB) | en español (pdf, 1.57 MB)
- Sonar: Seeing with Sound (pdf, 577 KB) | en español (pdf, 1.06 MB)
- Multibeam Sonar (pdf, 1.01 MB) | en español (pdf, 1.66 MB)
- Cold Seeps (pdf, 2.37 MB) | en español (pdf, 329 KB)
- What is a Seamount? (pdf, 3.10 MB) | en español (pdf, 824 KB)
- How Do Seamounts Form? (pdf, 1.14 MB) | en español (pdf, 333 KB)