Protocol 3a: Map determination of stream slope

A field protocol for using topo maps to collect data on stream or watershed slope

Types of Instruction: 

  • Fieldwork

Subjects: 

  • Earth Science, Life Science

Topics: 

  • Earth's Surface Systems, Human Impacts, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Planning and carrying out investigations

Skills: 

  • collecting data, following protocols, information gathering and interpreting, measuring, sampling

Standards: 

Practice 3
Planning and carrying out investigations
Practice 8
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
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Protocol 3a: Map determination of stream slope