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Authors:
Gayle Farrar, Southern Middle School, Oakland, Maryland
Eileen Killoran, Glenelg Country Day School, Glenelg, Maryland
Stacey Mounts, Ballenger Creek Middle School, Frederick, Maryland

Grade Level: 8

Objectives:
Students will apply the interpretation of satellite imagery to a “real life” situation by:

1. Interpreting a satellite image, and identifying features (land, water, snow) on
   the image;


2. Compiling data for five potential winter ski resorts on a chart; and


3. Selecting the best ski resort site and supporting the choice with written statements.

Relevant Disciplines:
Earth and space science, geography, economics, language arts

Time Requirement:
One class period

Image Format:
Polar-orbiter image

Prerequisite Skills:
Basic knowledge of how to identify features such as ice, snow, water, and mountains
on a visible satellite image.

Vocabulary:
albedo

Materials:

1. Globe and a variety of maps of North America


2. Satellite image of the Great Lakes region (winter image, with snow cover and
   minimal clouds)


3. Student activity sheet

TO SK I O R N O T T O SK I