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How Deep Is Deep?
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl/web/dsv/howdeep/
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This interactive online tool helps students grasp just how deep scientists must dive to study deep sea vents. By providing points of comparison, it puts the nearly unfathomable depth of the ocean floor into perspective. It compares the scale of a 2,400-meter (7,874-foot) dive against the height of famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, and the Space Needle. Students can also enter the height, in feet or meters, of any landmark they choose to gain additional perspective.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
  • Tools:
    • Calculation / Conversion
Subject:
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-829
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: American Museum of Natural History