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La MER: Louisiana Marine Education Resources
No full textA repository for Louisiana regional marine science resources. Hands-on Aquatic Education Projects available: attend field trips/camps in a marsh ecosystem; set-up a classroom nursery aquarium for protected fish species; Teacher workshop on microscopy as a teaching tool; and more. Classroom Resources include lesson plans covering: oyster biology and issues; manatee conservation; invasive species; the Dead Zone issue with data; using microscopes to study of marine and aquatic materials
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
No full textLocated in Moss Landing, California, MBARI is a non-profit, private oceanographic research institute, dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation, systems and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. Site features a wealth of information on current and past research, expeditions, data, and more. Data section includes downloadable data sets, photographs, video, and software. Marine operations section features the MBARI's vessels, vehicles, and moorings
Defining Desertification
No full textThis feature article from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Earth Observatory discusses the use of satellite imagery to evaluate desertification which is occurring in the Sahel, a region of central African savannah that forms the boundary between the Sahara Desert to the north and the wetter, more fertile regions to the south. Topics include the use of Very High Resolution Radiometer (VHRR) data, obtained from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) meteorological satellites, to develop a vegetation index, and exactly how the term 'desertification' should be defined in order to distinguish temporarily degraded land from that which has permanently lost productivity
Library of Congress: Maps in Our Lives
No full textThis online exhibit features a selection of various types of maps from the collections of the Library of Congress and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Map types include survey maps such as the historic maps of George Washington's farms, a hydrographic survey, Geographic Information System (GIS) map, and a selection of examples of thematic maps, reference maps, recreation and travel maps, and others. Some maps are available for downloading. There are also brief discussions about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geodesy, and a link to a brief (2 min.) movie about the uses of maps
Deep Submergence Vehicle Alvin
No full textThis is the site to go to for information about Alvin, the deep submergence vehicle. Describes the history of Alvin, dive statistics, dive logs, dive site viewer, publication, and photos. Students will love the interactive Alvin simulator. Also available are a user manual, observer information, and cruise planning tips. An excellent marine technology resource
Exploring Broadband Seismic Data in the Classroom
No full textThis guide provides instructions for educators on the classroom use of seismic data from the Broadband Seismic Data Collection Center (BSDCC). BSDCC collects and distributes seismic data from several regional networks and instrument deployments, which are used by scientists to provide digital recordings of high-resolution seismic data for earthquakes and as a source of real-time data. Classroom topics include natural hazards, plate tectonics, seismic networks, and earthquakes. Student skills include understanding the collection and transmission of seismic data; interpreting earthquake data parameters, including location, depth, and magnitude; using seismic data to map plate boundaries; using the data to make predictions about where an earthquake might occur; and examining relationships between earthquake parameters and the underlying rock structure. Links are provided to portals for accessing the data and tools for manipulating it. There are also links to scientific references and educational resources that use this dataset, and to online resources with related information
Plastic Race Car Competition
No full textThis video, presented by WGBH, looks at a high school outreach program to get students interested in plastic manufacturing by having them make plastic race cars. The students go through the entire process of design from both technical and hands-on perspectives. This video also serves as an overview of the different types of plastic manufacturing processes that are utilized in the industry. This video would be great for anyone interested in plastic manufacturing, or just looking to learn a little bit more about it. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material. Running time for the video is 4:32
Laser Technician Supervisor
No full textTeachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. In the video, a laser technician supervisor is profiled. He describes his daily work and what education is required to work in the field. The clip highlights teamwork, communication and troubleshooting as vital skills for working in this emerging industry. The video may be viewed online or downloaded. To download the clip, users must create a free login for Teachers' Domain. Running time for this MPEG video is 2:51. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material
GIS and Water Resources Modeling Workshop
No full textThis site from Venkatesh Merwade of Purdue university offers tutorials relating to GIS and water resources modeling. Topic areas covered are hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, GIS and hydrologic modeling and downloading geospatial and temporal data for hydroloic/hydraulic modeling. All tutorials have links for necessary datasets
Chesapeake Bay Program Data Hub
No full textThis is the website for the Chesapeake Bay Program's data network, providing access to water quality, living resources, fisheries, point source, plankton, and monitoring databases. Site provides a wealth of data and graphs all concerning the health of Chesapeake Bay waters. Features an interactive "bay atlas" where you can access such information as public access sites, habitat restoration sites, water quality monitoring sites, and much more