Seafloor Mapping and 3D watching Teaching activities

Starting from the NMEA (National Marine Educators Association) principle ”The ocean covers 70% of Earth, but less than 20% of it has been mapped, observed, and explored”, I propose to my 9 -11 grade students an education theme from NOAA Ocean Exploration about seafloor mapping. In these lessons, students develop and use models to explore seafloor features; analyze and interpret data to explain how multibeam sonar is used to identify patterns of ocean floor structures; construct three-dimensional maps; and learn how multibeam sonar technology extends the measurement and exploration capacity of modern ocean exploration.

My students could explore in a specific learning activities, underwater feature while combining interactive tools like maps, videos, and expedition logs, and provides opportunity to practice observation and critical thinking skills.

The results of the learning activities and students' assessments will be included in an online collaborative Padlet space.

References:

- https://www.marine-ed.org/ocean-literacy/scope-and-sequence

- https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/themes/seafloor-mapping/welcome.html