Wednesday, September 7th

3 2 1 Protocol
3 Things you OBSERVE
2 Types of Information the maps are showing
1 Wondering about the maps

Objective: How do we calculate the

gradient between two points on a map?

GRADIENT

Where would it be easier to hike?

B.
A.

Why?

What is a Field?
Any area with data points on it

Finding Distance
Maps use a scale to show actual
distance
Where is the
scale?

Calculating Gradient

Change in eld value - the dierence in eleva3ons

between two points (high # low #)

Distance - the distance between those points (using
the scale!)

Calculating Gradient

C to D

Describing Slope
Steep
Lots of elevation
change
Contour lines close
together

Gentle (close to flat)

Little or no elevation
change
Contour lines far
apart

Remember! River Flow

When water crosses a
contour line

upstream

Contour line bends

Point is toward the source
of the water

Rivers flow from high

elevation to low
elevation!

downstream

Your Task:

Calculate the Gradient of the lake bottom

between points C and D

Remaining Time:
Regents Qs on Worksheet
If not finished today, finish for HW, due
Friday (you can submit earlier)

* Reminder: If you need to work on your

project you must come after school! You
will only have Do Now time on Friday!