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Title:

Contour Basics

Url:

https://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/visualizations/examples/contour.htm...

Creator:

Ackerman, Steve
MacKay, R.M.
Whittaker, Tom

Publisher:

Science Education Resource Center

Description: Contour Basics is an exercise designed to introduce students to contour plots. The Contour Activity is a great on-line resource that starts slowly and increases in difficulty. It teaches students basic techniques for generating contours, introduces students to the subtleties of generating contour plots with sparse data, provides many opportunities for students to assess their own progress and understanding and has complete on-line drawing capabilities. The exercise is geared toward atmospheric and oceanic sciences but is beneficial for all geoscience students. In addition to the exercise, this site includes information on teaching materials, teaching notes and tips, assessment suggestions and additional references. This activity is part of the Starting Point Collection: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/

LC Classification:

Bibliography. Library science. Information resources (General) -- Subject bibliography -- Education -- Special disciplines and subjects, A-Z -- Earth sciences
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Geography (General) -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Social studies -- Geography

Date Issued:

2011-04-27

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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