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NCSR: Shrimp Farming - Environmental and Social Impacts
No full textThis is a lecture-based activity designed to stimulate discussion in the classroom. Students are introduced to shrimp aquaculture and harvest and consider the environmental and social impacts of shrimp farming. The activity takes about 30 minutes
NCSR: Comprehensive Resources for NCSR Marine Fisheries Series
No full textThis document is designed to provide instructors with additional lecture support on the topic of marine fisheries with an emphasis on those that are commercially harvested in the United States. Detailed summaries are provided for six commercial video productions that examine various aspects of the marine fisheries issue:* Empty Oceans, Empty Nets (2002) â an overview of major marine fisheries issues (one-hour) â student handout provided* Farming the Seas (2004) â an examination of issues associated with aquaculture (one-hour) â student handout provided* Deep Crisis (2003) â an examination of current research on salmon and bluefin tuna using modern technology (one-hour)* Strange Days on Planet Earth â Episode 3- Predators* Strange Days on Planet Earth â Episode 5 â Dangerous Catch* Journey to Planet Earth â The State of the Planetâs Oceans* In addition, complete citations and brief summaries of web, print and video resources are provided that can be used to:* Enhance existing lecture topics* Develop lectures on new topics* Develop geographically relevant case studies* Update fishery statistics* Select articles for student reading* Access video and photos for presentation purposesThis document also provides a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly used in marine fisheries
Hardness of Materials- Introduction
No full textThis lesson plan from Edmonds Community College will serve as an excellent introduction to the hardness of materials. The module illustrates the differences in properties between different materials. Students will determine property differences between different types of materials, observe property differences between materials of the same class, measure, record and report their results and observe differences in results due to operator error. Student, instructor and course evaluation questions are included. This document will serve as a framework for instructors and may be downloaded in PDF format
Galvanized Metal Lab
No full textThis lab experiment "uses a piece of galvanized metal to quantify the loss of atoms during a chemical reaction." A piece of galvanized metal will be placed in muratic acid; students will re-determine the mass of the metal afterwards. The main goal of the experiment is to teach students the relative difference in reactives of iron and zinc to muratic acid. This activity would be appropriate for high school level students. The lesson should take about 30 minutes of class time. This document will serve as a framework for instructors and may be downloaded in PDF format
Demonstrating The Effects Of Processing On Structure And Properties Via The Annealing And Strain Hardening Of Copper: Part One - Microstructure
No full textThis module will demonstrate "the structure-properties-processing relationship fundamental to materials science." Students will gain a further understanding of the affects of annealing as well as the effects of cold work on the properties and microstructure of copper. This is part one of a two-part lesson; the second part may be found here.The module would be best for college undergraduate students and should take around three hours to complete. The document is available to download in PDF file format
Minnesota Geological Survey
No full textThe Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) was established in 1872 as part of the University of Minnesota. The function of the MGS is to serve "the people of Minnesota by providing systematic geoscience information to support stewardship of water, land, and mineral resources." This website from the Digital Conservancy at the University of Minnesota provides access to all of items published by the MGS. The items are contained within the Collections area, and visitors will find headings here such as "Geology of Minnesota Parks," "County Atlas Series," and the "Bulletin of the Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey." First-time visitors can check out the Recent Submissions area on the right-hand side of the page to look over some new findings, including hydrogeological maps of different counties around the state. One item that should not be missed is the "Geology of Minnesota: A Centennial Volume" from 1972. It's a tremendous volume and one that cannot be ignored by students of the physical landscape and geological history of the state
Using the Oil-Immersion Lens on a Compound Microscope
No full textThis video from CUNY Kingsborough Community College describes how to use the oil-immersion lens on a compound microscope. The brief clip, available for viewing on YouTube, would be most useful for students with a basic understanding of the parts of a compound microscope and how to use it. Running time for the video is 2:03
Collaborative Decision Making
No full textIn this product, students engage in processes/activities for collaboration and communication strategies. Students compare risks of courses of action confronting NASA's Deep Impact mission team. Students investigate information necessary to support arguments, quantitative risk analyses, debate, role play, persuasive writing/communication skills and group decision making procedures. This activity has been aligned to the national math and science standards as well as math and science standards for California, Texas and Maryland
Rocks and Geology in the San Francisco Bay Region
No full textThis guide provides illustrated descriptions of 46 common and important varieties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock found in the San Francisco Bay region. Rock types are described in context of their identification qualities, how they form, and where they occur. The guide also provides a discussion of regional geology, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, the significance of the selected rock types in relation to both earth history and the impact of mineral resources on the development in the region. There is also information on where rocks, fossils, and geologic features can be visited on public lands or in association with public displays in regional museums, park visitor centers, and other public facilities
Welding Supervisor
No full textTeachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. This video features a manufacturing specialist working in an automotive plant. The clip demonstrates what a typical workday is like for someone working in this setting. Skilled supervisors are needed to oversee welding performed by robots. 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 QuickTime video is 3:02. Educators will also find a background essay, discussion questions, and standards alignment for the material