Description:
This investigation provides an opportunity to collect data from remote sources regarding the natural history of sea mammals and their migratory patterns. The activity allows the learner to use satellite images to predict the location of specific sea mammals in the Pacific Ocean based on abiotic factors that affect their life cycle.

Outcome: Learners will:

use satellite and surface data to predict migration patterns for two sea mammals
use the Internet, research sources for background information
gain a basic understanding of a marine food chain, and the effects of abiotic factors on the biotic world
interpret various geographic map projections

This investigation is under development. To participate in pilot testing, go to the website for NASA Goddard Earth and Space Science Education Project (GESSEP): http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/July61999siteupdate/inv99Project .Site/invhome.html and click on "To Pilot Investigations."

Organization:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/all98invProject.Site/Pages/trl/inv3-7.html

Contact:
Activity Principal Investigator: David Kistler

GESSEP Program Principal Investigator: Steve Gilligan
Email: charles1@mail.ameritel.net

GESSEP Program Co-Investigator: Vern Smith
Email: vern@aesp.nasa.okstate.edu

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Biology
Geography
Oceanography - Biological
Remote Sensing

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00