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Land Use Lesson 1: Observing Land Use

Provided by: GoOpen Michigan
Lesson Plans Grades 3-5

Synopsis

  • This lesson introduces students to aerial photography and its use in environmental science.
  • Students will learn what an "air photo" is, compare two aerial photos of Shelby Township, MI, and discuss the changes in land use from 1980 to 1995.
  • This is the first lesson in an 8-part unit about land use.
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Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: MEECS, EGLE
Region: Mid Michigan, Southeast Michigan
Languages: English

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