An introduction to basic map reading skills and a survey of a variety of map types. Economic and environmental challenges are discussed. During this discovery learning activity students investigate cave ecosystems, formation, fauna, exploration and conservation. Primary level focuses on observation and comparison of sand characteristics.
Older students investigate grain size, sorting, and degree of rounding.
Hands-on activity helps students explore how the viscosity of magma relates to volcano types. Students are introduced to the three types of plate boundaries and the idea of drifting continents through use of a world map and puzzle. Slide show provides a real world connection to these amazing geologic features. Students investigate 8 different raised relief models of landforms. Primary program focuses on identification and variety of landforms.