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ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be a test tomorrow (Friday, October 22). Please study the following material in preparation:
Do Now: Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and
then select "Open in New Window"):
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html
Scroll down and use "Form A" to view Sun and Moon data for New York City over the next 7 days (October 22-November 2). Use the data to fill in columns on the "Sun and Moon Data" handout. Save this handout - you will be using it in the future!
Topography of New York City
Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and then select "Open in New Window"):
Print out the page, determine the elevations at marked points, and then draw appropriate contour lines onto the map. (Hint: Contour lines must connect points of equal elevation, and any two contour lines can never cross)
What is a Landform?
Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and then select "Open in New Window"):
Read through the text to learn how different landforms are created.
Lanforms on Topographic Maps
Click here to see examples of landforms depicted on topographic maps.
Symbols on Topographic Maps
Click here to see examples which illustrate symbols commonly used on maps for cultural and natural features.
Volcano Update
Compare our current time with Mount St. Helens local time. What time zone is Mount St. Helens located in? How far ahead/behind are the clocks there?
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Cascades/CurrentActivity/current_updates.html
Astronomy Images
Visit this site for interesting/unique views of our universe:
http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagegallery/archive.php?category=pe