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MY NASA DATA: 1492--Using Data to Explain a Journey (Lesson 54) DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/preview_lesson.php?&passid=91
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This lesson plan aims to understand how Christopher Columbus made journeys across the Atlantic Ocean by examining wind patterns and data.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Computer activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Mathematics
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
None
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd-000-000-000-550
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
        • Sci. / tech. in society
  • National Geography Standards:
    • Environment and society:
      • How physical systems affect human systems
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Lin Chambers
NASA LaRC