Curriculum Support Maps for the Study of Indiana Coal
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| Link to Resource: | https://igws.indiana.edu/lessonPlans/CoalMapAll.pdf |
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| Resource Type: | Classroom Activities; Curricula and Instruction |
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| Language: | English |
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| Organization: | Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) |
| Summary: | In this activity, teachers or students will use IndianaMap to create geographic information systems (GIS) maps to demonstrate the distribution of coal mines within the state of Indiana. Step-by-step directions and tutorial videos will provide students with the necessary resources to create the final product. A list of questions is provided in each section to judge student comprehension of the data presented to them. It is expected that students have studied the process of coal formation, especially the different types of coal, before attempting this activity. |
| Earth Science Big Ideas: | Big Idea 3; Big Idea 7; Big Idea 9 |
| NGSS Discplinary Core Ideas: | ESS3.A |
| NGSS Performance Expectations: | HS-ESS3-2; MS-ESS3-1 |
| NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: | Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering); Engaging in argument from evidence |
| NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: | Cause and effect: Mechanism and explanation |
| Subjects: | coal; maps; mining |
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