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Marine Mystery: A Watery Who-dunnit!
No full textStudents learn about the causes of coral reef destruction by assuming various character roles in this marine murder-mystery. As they determine who killed Seymour Coral, students learn the basics of DNA testing. Suspects include global warming, sedimentation, and other threats facing coral reefs today. This activity is designed for 15 students, but can be modified for 12Â24 students. A narrated PowerPoint that provides background information on coral reefs can be shared in advance in a separate lesson. The total class time for the PowerPoint, skit, and pre- and post-surveys is about 100 minutes. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
Kendall Hunt Dissection of a Squid: Part 2
No full textThe purpose of this 9-minute video is to illustrate notable anatomical structures of the market squid (Loligo opalescens) to prepare teachers to lead a dissection of this species; however, this video is not meant to be viewed by students. Presented as a workshop at the NMEA Annual Conference, July 2010. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division
Ocean Acidification - "The Other CO₂ Problem"
No full textThis article introduces the topic of ocean acidification, defined as the increasing hydrogen ion concentration in the world's oceans due to increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) arising from human activities. Included are several references to journal articles and other website for further study. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division
What Microbe are You? (A personality quiz for students in K-8 )
No full textThis online "personality quiz" helps young learners understand the unconventional concept that most micro-organisms are beneficial; only a fraction are harmful. This activity matches the quiz-taker with the microbe that most closely reflects his or her personality. At the end of the quiz, students are assigned to their microbial matches, and the microbes are given fun code names to circumvent the challenge of pronouncing the microbes' scientific names. Teachers can include this activity as a fun way to begin or end a unit on life sciences. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
A Decision Support System for Monitoring, Reporting, and Forecasting Ecological Conditions of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
No full textThis project represents a collaborative multi-agency effort to support decision-making for the A.T. by providing a coherent framework for data integration, monitoring, reporting and forecasting. The A.T.-DSS integrates NASA multi-platform sensor data, NASA Terrestrial Observation and Prediction System (TOPS) models, and in situ measurements from A.T. MEGA-Transect partners to address the management issues of the A.T. environment. The A.T.-DSS focuses on primary vital signs of phenology and climate, forest health and landscape dynamics, among others. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional, General public
The River Educator's Toolkit: Resources on Four Major Rivers in Asia, Africa, and South America
No full textThis toolkit has been created by International Rivers, for educators and community leaders to provide ideas and resources around issues of river ecology and the interaction of natural and human systems. Students will be encouraged to think critically about rivers, water, and energy in a changing global environment from a systems-level perspective, at times taking on the role of different stakeholders to understand the complexity of the problem. This toolkit includes lesson plans, videos, extension ideas, news articles and links to additional resources. Assessments and alignments to national and international curriculum standards are also part of this toolbox. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, General public
Has Global Warming Affected Atlantic Hurricane Activity?
No full textAn overview of current research results discusses if global warming has affected Atlantic hurricane activity. This review, sponsored by Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), incorporates recent published findings, presents statistical relationships, and analysis of hurricane records and model simulations of greenhouse warming effects. Related links for supporting research and studies including simulations and climate modeling are available. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional
The Process of Shale Extraction
No full textThis website introduces the preliminary process to prepare a well site for drilling before the fracking operations commence. Videos and illustrations offer detail descriptions of the hydraulic fracturing process and the many components involved. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, General public, Intermediate elementary
The Colorado River Story: A Southwest Perspective on a Changing Climate
No full textThe Colorado River Story module begins with various activities to instil some sense of importance and urgency on the issue of western water. Part II of the module introduces spatial awareness of a watershed. The students will gain an understanding of the role of geography in water distribution once they have created their own method of plotting streamflow, precipitation and population data on their maps. The final piece to this unit, takes a look at changes in streamflow over time by focusing on supply and demand on the river. The students will plot snowpack averages in the Rockies, interpret population growth curves, evaluate tree ring reconstruction graphs for 100 and 1200 years, work mathematically through a dry case study year, draw a model of reservoir change in storage, summarize and brainstorm solutions. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course
No full textIntermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 is the second course in a five course sequence developing wildland fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. In the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1, this course is required of those planning to work as one of the Single Resource Bosses or a Fire Effects Monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. It builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, but with more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. Educational levels: Graduate or professional