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Clues from the Black Sea
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/blacksea.html
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This activity has students apply scientific theory and hypothesis to studies being conducted in the Black Sea. They will discuss the purpose of and theory behind the Black Sea study and use maps to explain the flood theory. Students will also write hypotheses suggesting what certain pieces of evidence might reveal about the Black Sea and the flood. Next, they will read about the researchers' discoveries and list the items they found. Students will conclude by writing plans, pretending they are going to lead the next Black Sea expedition, and hypothesizing what they might find and what those findings might signify.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Human geography
    • Physical geography
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-003-957
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth's history
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Nature of science
        • Science as a human endeavor
  • National Geography Standards:
    • The uses of geography:
      • How to apply geography to interpret the past
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'America's Backyard: For Educators'
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/lands.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Geographic Society