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Teaching about Hazards in Geoscience: Hurricane Sandy, October, 2012
No full textThe purpose of this site is to provide access to teaching materials to respond to sudden hazard events, specifically Hurricane Sandy, in the classroom as well as more generalized materials that will help educators teach about hazards either before or soon after such an event. Resource includes images, videos and visualizations as well as current informational blogs and news reports Educational levels: Middle school, High school, General public
Storm Prediction Center: Fire Weather Outlooks
No full textThe Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is an agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service. This website is intended to delineate areas of the contiguous U. S. where the pre-existing fuel conditions, combined with forecast weather conditions during the next 8 days will result in a significant threat for wildfires. Also included are fire weather composite maps, tools and archived weather outlook reports since June 4, 2002. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, General public
Dust Bowl in the Classroom
No full textThis resource, based on the Ken Burns documentary "The Dust Bowl" presents targeted video segments from the series integrated into lesson activities to highlight subject matter themes and enhance student understanding of the historical period. In addition, The Dust Bowl lesson activities build students’ academic and critical thinking skills and provide opportunities culminating in projects such as documentaries, public forums, and digital storytelling. The lessons are combined with substantive content and standards-based activities. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, General public
Let's Explore the Ocean
No full textThis infographic present ocean-related facts and figures along a vertical scale of ocean depth. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
Climate Change: Lines of Evidence
No full textThe National Research Council is pleased to present a video that explains how scientists have arrived at the current state of knowledge about recent climate change and its causes. This content mirrors the full-length Climate Change: Lines of Evidence video, here broken down into seven distinct chapters for easier viewing. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, General public
Coral Sand and Vinegar: Investigating Ocean Acidification
No full textOcean FEST is a program of hands-on, ocean-themed science activities for students in grades 3-6 and/or their families. Our goals are to: (1) educate participants about ocean and earth science issues that are relevant to their communities; and (2) inspire students--especially those from underrepresented groups--to pursue careers in the ocean and earth sciences. This activity allows students to see first-hand the effects of ocean acidification on calcifying organisms. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
Understanding and Communicating Climate Change
No full textThis module is designed for a four week elective class on the local impacts of climate change. The lessons incorporate current data and information from a variety of sources, are designed to keep student engagement high, and include a variety of instructional approaches, from jigsaw readings to online interactives to hands-on simulated ice core analysis. The unit is themed around countering skeptics' statements, and the final product emphasizes clear written communication around climate change and its impacts. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
Local Populations - How Does Climate Change Affect Them?
No full textThis unit is designed with a student-centered, constructivist type educational pedagogy. The module takes students through the scientific process - via activities included - to come to an understanding about two populations in Colorado, the lodgepole pine and the mountain pine beetle and the environmental factors that affect both species. This module incorporates hands-on (group & individual) activities, use of technology, reading, writing, synthesizing data, graphing, and critical thinking skills. This module can be altered to fit into high school curriculum. Educational levels: Middle school
2009 Drought in East Africa
No full textThe module examines the 2009 drought in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), focusing on conditions in Kenya. The module begins by reviewing drought conditions in the years leading up to 2009. From there, it examines the seasonal climate forecast for the beginning of 2009 and see what it portends. Satellite products are used to study rainfall performance throughout the year and its impact on the drought situation. Finally, the module describes the climate oscillations that can impact drought in the GHA and identifies patterns that were present in 2009 and contributed to its severity. By the end of the module, weather forecasters and students should have a better understanding of drought and the tools available for its early detection and monitoring. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division
Introduction to Hydrography
No full textThis module describes hydrography pertaining to nautical charting and navigation. It covers how nautical charts are created, who creates them, the products available, and how to find and use them. Educational levels: Graduate or professional