The Science of Sinkholes

In this lesson, students investigate how sinkholes form, identify sinkholes that have filled with water and are now permanent water features, and find relationships between geology, natural processes, and sinkhole formation in Florida.
Resource ID#: 71528 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: sinkhole, karst, florida, geology, calcium, carbonate, limestone, lake, pond
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  WebQuest,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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