Vernier - Mapping the Ocean Floor
Science: Earth Science: Earth's Surface
6-8
45
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX series
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
Vernier - Mapping the Ocean Floor
Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will use a motion detector to map objects on a simulated ocean floor.
Objectives
- Students will use a Motion Detector to measure distances.
- Students will map simulated ocean floors.
About the Lesson
In this experiment, students will investigate objects below the surface of a body of water.
As a result students will:
- Develop an understanding of how a signal is sent out and bounces back to calculate the depth of the object.
- Map the ocean floor by sending out a series of "pings" in a grid pattern and recording the depths.
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Science: Earth Science: Earth's Surface
6-8
45
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX series
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
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