Land Use Lesson 1 : Observing Land Use
1. Have each student point to three objects on either the 1980, the 1995, or most recent air photo to demonstrate that they comprehend what air photos show and how objects appear.
2. Have each student write one sentence that states how the 1980, 1995 and 2010 air photos are different and how are they similar. Begin with the stem:
a. The air photos are different since they
________________________.
b. The air photos are similar since they
_________________________.
3. To show an understanding of the content of air photos and the comparison of different years, students can respond to the question: Why do you think there were changes in Shelby Township’s land use?
4. Using the 1980, 1995, and most recent air photos, how do you expect land use in Shelby Township to change by the time you are 15 years old?