Description

Overview:

In this activity, students construct three-dimensional models from terrain information provided by two-dimensional topographic maps. This will allow them to visualize how changes in elevation over a certain distance can be represented on a flat piece of paper that can be folded up and tucked away. Each group is responsible for constructing a model of Mount St. Helens 'before' and 'after', a depression, a stream, and a hill. Discussion questions related to the different representations are also included.

Subject:

Astronomy, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physical Geography, Physics, Space Science

Level:

Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Interactive

Author:

Drew Patrick

Provider:

UCAR Staff

Provider Set:

New York State Earth Science Instructional Collection

Date Added:

11/06/2014