March is Women's History Month and what better way to celebrate than by introducing some female mappers to your class? Explore new StoryMaps introducing Marie Tharp and Deepsea Dawn. Watch a video of their impact and then use maps to explore their work.
Marie Tharp
Marie Tharp made the first scientific map of the ocean floor, supporting theories of continental drift and providing a foundation for our understanding of plate tectonics. After watching a video about her, students are guided on an exploration of tectonic plates and earthquakes. If they want more, there are resources for further learning included.
Deepsea Dawn
Deepsea Dawn was the first Black woman to dive to the ocean floor - and is a renowned marine geologist, geographer, and oceanographer. Students travel with her to Challenger Deep, learn about why mapping the oceans matters, and explore on maps how the ocean floor affects currents. They even get to explore sonar data Dawn captured on her trip to Challenger Deep. Resources are also included for learning more about Dawn, Challenger Deep, and mapping the ocean floor.
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