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FOA Lecture 18: OTDR Setup
No full textThis is Lecture 18 in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture covers how to set up an OTDR properly to make good measurements. Users may also want to view Lecture 17 on the basics of OTDRs and Lecture 19 on OTDR measurement errors. Running time for the lecture is 9:21. Flash is required to view the video
NOAA Ocean Explorations Lesson Plans
No full textThis website provides access to over 160 lesson plans developed by scientists and educators during NOAA's 2001-2004 Ocean Explorer field seasons. Search by grade level, geographical region, subject, specific expedition, or keyword. Lessons correspond with a NOAA exploration, can be supplemented with daily mission logs, images and video. They include: Learning Objectives, Background Information, Evaluations, Extensions, Resources, Student Handouts, and more. Incorporated in "Learning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration" curriculum. Links to professional development opportunities
Heading In a New Direction
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, fuel cell technology, technical communication skills and women in aviation are discussed. ATE programs are perfect for people who want to head back to school in order to change careers. The programs help students gain new skills or develop skills they may already have. Community colleges also provide students with core competencies such as writing and communications. Finally, the video takes a look at the aviation field from a womanâs perspective. The episode can be watched in full or through the three segments: âA New Future in Fuel Cell Technology,â âCommunication is the Key,â and âWomen are Soaring in Aviation.â Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 7:49
The National Map
No full textThe National Map is an online, interactive map service published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Users can create and print high-resolution shaded relief maps of a local area, a state, or the entire U.S. A variety of data layers are available, including administrative boundaries, geographic names, geology, and land use/land cover. The 'Find Place' tool allows users to find a location anywhere in the United States using latitude and longitude, U.S. National Grid coordinates, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, or a place name. The 'Identify' tool allows users to obtain the coordinates of any point in the U.S
Water Resources Data
No full textThis portal provides access to a large selection of real-time and archived data on stream flow and water quality for surface and groundwater. Links are provided to the National Water Information System Web Interface (NWISWeb), which accesses data collected at approximately 1.5 million sites in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Data categories include current conditions information transmitted from selected surface and groundwater sites; descriptive site information; water flow and levels in streams, lakes, and springs; groundwater levels in wells; and chemical and physical data for all water sources. There is also a link to the 'Waterwatch' site, an interactive map that displays real-time stream-flow compared to historical conditions for the day of the year, as well as a link to the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) data warehouse. Other links access materials on water use, acid rain, suspended sediment, and the Hydro-Climatic Data Network (HCDN)
Water Science Activity Center
No full textThis page features opinion surveys, challenge questions, questionnaires and true/false quizzes. Students can participate in an online survey to provide their opinions on water quality and supply, how water concerns rank with other environmental issues; and to vote for their favorite body of water. All answers go into a database and the results are displayed in a table so they can see how other participants answered
Saline Water and Salinity
No full textThis resource introduces students to the idea of saline water. Topics include how saline water is defined and how dissolved salt concentrations are expressed (parts per million). Parameters for the various ranges of salinity (fresh to highly saline, or seawater) are also presented, and there is a brief discussion of water quality considerations regarding saline water. Links to additional information are embedded in the text
Computer Game and Simulation Technology
No full textThis video, created by ATETV and presented by WGBH, takes a look at the Computer Game and Simulation program at Wake Technical Community College. This video provides an overview of the diverse range of classes that the program offers, as well as how students can specialize their education within the field. This video also explains that by studying game development students can also find a career in simulation development in almost any industry. This video is helpful for anyone interested in the field of game design or graphic design. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material. Running time for the video is 2:54
Process Technology
No full textThis video segment, adapted from ATETV, looks at the Process Technology program at the College of the Mainland and what students will learn in order to succeed in industry. The video explains how the community college accommodates the busy lives of adult non-traditional students while still giving them a well-rounded liberal arts education to make them more marketable to employers. Additionally, the segment explores the various career options for students in process technology programs. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material. Running time for the video is 3:37
Field Service Engineer
No full textThis video segment, adapted from ATETV, follows Travis Blackwell, a field service engineer working for ESAB Manufacturing, showcasing how technical college prepared him for work in this field. This video is a helpful for students considering or pursuing electromechanical engineering degrees to help illustrate possible career options upon graduation. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material. Running time for the video is 1:30