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2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project

2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project

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Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each country so that it can coordinate the work of various governments and NGO (nongovernmental organizations) working in the affected area.

Subject:: Geology; Oceanography
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Char Bezanson, Eastview High School, Apple Valley, Minnesota

An Activity to Introduce the Geoscience Perspective

An Activity to Introduce the Geoscience Perspective

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This exercise is intended to connect students to geology and to remind them of the diverse ways in which people, including geoscientists, relate to rocks. Groups of students are asked to examine rock samples from specific perspectives such as sculptors, landowners or geologists, and then present relevant observations and questions. Next, individuals write one-minute papers summarizing what they have learned and evaluating the activity. On this Starting Point page, users can access information about the exercise's learning goals, context for use, teaching notes and tips, teaching materials, assessment ideas, references and topics covered.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Reading
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point (SERC); Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Karen Havholm; Karen Havholm (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire)

"Adopt an Outcrop"

"Adopt an Outcrop"

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In this lab, each student or small student group "adopts" a different outcrop or road cut, describing and interpreting both the outcrop scale features and hand specimens. This website provides a context for the use of this lab, and describes learning goals, teaching notes and assessment. It also includes downloadable handouts and other teaching materials.

Subject:: Chemistry; Geology; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Data Set; Reading
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point (SERC); Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Mary Savina

The African Continent: Earthquakes, Tectonics and Geology

The African Continent: Earthquakes, Tectonics and Geology

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Earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause immense human suffering because of intense ground shaking, and are consequently of great societal importance. Earthquakes are also important because the seismic waves that generate the ground shaking provide scientists with important information about Plate Tectonics and geology, in particular information about the structure and composition of our planet and how the insides of the planet are deforming. In this course, earthquakes in Africa and the seismic waves they generate are used to help students to learn about the geology of Africa and how the earth beneath the African continent is being deformed by Plate Tectonics.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Diagram/Illustration; Full Course; Reading; Syllabus
Provider:: Pennsylvania State University
Provider Set:: Penn State, College of EMS
Author:: Andy Nyblade

American Museum of Natural History-Resources for Learning

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American Museum of Natural History-Resources for Learning

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This site presents a collection of scientific learning resources for educators, parents, kids, after-school coordinators, informal learning center staff, and anyone else interested in teaching or learning about science. The site provides a searchable database of resource materials, including activities (computer based and otherwise), curriculum materials, articles, evidence and analytical tools and procedures, exhibition materials, reference lists, and special collections of resources organized around a particular theme. Users can browse resources by topic, sub-topic, grade level, or resource type. Each resource is displayed with a concise description that includes the title, resource type, grade level, and key concepts. Clicking the icon next to the title displays the full resource description. If available, other icons link to the resource in print format, Web format, or both.

Subject:: Biology; Geology
Material Type:: Reading
Provider:: American Museum of Natural History
Provider Set:: American Museum of Natural History

Analogue Microstructural Modeling at the University at Albany, SUNY

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Analogue Microstructural Modeling at the University at Albany, SUNY

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This site contains 15 time-lapse QuickTime movies that show the experimental deformation behavior of octachloropropane. This compound shows similar microstructures to those found in quartzite, and thus is a nice analog for the deformation of rocks. The movies illustrate cataclastic deformation, grain boundary opening, formation of subgrains, subgrain boundary formation and grain boundary migration, ribbon formation, grain growth at zero strain rate, and grain boundary migration during high temperature deformation.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lecture
Provider:: SUNY Albany
Author:: Win Means

Analytical Techniques for Studying Environmental and Geologic Samples, Spring 2011

Analytical Techniques for Studying Environmental and Geologic Samples, Spring 2011

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This is a laboratory course supplemented by lectures that focus on selected analytical facilities that are commonly used to determine the mineralogy, elemental abundance and isotopic ratios of Sr and Pb in rocks, soils, sediments and water.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: M.I.T.
Provider Set:: M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
Author:: Bowring, Samuel; Boyle, Edward; Chatterjee, Nilanjan; Dudas, Francis

Anatomy of an Earthquake - Professor Iain Stewart

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Anatomy of an Earthquake - Professor Iain Stewart

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This short film uses graphics to provide an introduction to the physical causes of earthquakes, and to explore how the way we build and manage our cities determines their vulnerability to a seismic strike.

It was created with the UK GCSE and A' Level curricula in mind.

Subject:: Arts and Humanities; Geology
Material Type:: Case Study; Data Set
Provider:: The UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Author:: Alex Peel (NERC).; Luke Wilmot (Shadow Industries); Professor Iain Stewart (Plymouth University); Tony Gilbert (Shadow Industries)

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Anorthosites

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This 11-slide PowerPoint presentation presents a short succession of schematic diagrams illustrating the structural evolution of anorthosites. The slides discuss the relative abundance of rare earth elements, describe six types of anorthosite occurrence, and contain pictures showing anorthositic texture. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Reading
Provider:: NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC); Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Author:: John Winter

Applying Lessons Learned to the Volcanic Risk at Mt. Rainier

Applying Lessons Learned to the Volcanic Risk at Mt. Rainier

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In this jigsaw-method activity on subduction zone volcanism, students apply lessons learned from four historic eruptions to the volcanic hazards associated with Mt. Rainier in the Pacific Northwest.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action; Starting Point (SERC)
Author:: Laurel Goodell

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Aquifer Basics

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This USGS site explains what an aquifer is and defines the different types of aquifers based on six principal lithologies; sandstone, carbonate, sandstone-carbonate, igneous and metamorphic, sand and gravel, and other rock types. The site features maps and descriptions of the major aquifers in the United States as well as general information about groundwater occurrence and quality. The site also provides links to additional maps and data about specific aquifers across the nation.

Subject:: Geology; Hydrology; Physical Geography
Material Type:: Reading
Provider:: U.S. Geological Survey

Artifacts 1: What Can We Learn From Artifacts?

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Artifacts 1: What Can We Learn From Artifacts?

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In this Science NetLinks lesson, students determine what artifacts are, how they are discovered, and what information can be learned from them. They also learn how artifacts are initially buried and then excavated. This lesson is one of a two-part series on archaeology.

Subject:: Geology; Anthropology; Archaeology
Material Type:: Lesson Plan; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:: AAAS
Provider Set:: Science Netlinks

Assembling a Geologic History

Assembling a Geologic History

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Through a higher-order integration of concepts and observations, students can combine information from several field labs, all discussed in the Starting Point collection, to construct an overall geologic history of the local region. This site details the learning goals, teaching notes and materials, method of assessment, and context of use of this lab. It also provides links to additional references and resources.

Subject:: Higher Education; Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Reading
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point (SERC); Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Mary Savina

Axial Ratios, Parameters, Miller Indices

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Axial Ratios, Parameters, Miller Indices

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This site is a lecture about crystal structure from Dr. Stephen Nelson at Tulane University. Topics include axial ratios, intercepts of crystal faces (Weiss Parameters), determination of the Miller Index of a crystal, the modified notation of hexagonal systems, which is referred to as Miller-Bravais Indices, and using the Miller Index notation to designate crystal forms. Tables and illustrations accompany the text.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Lecture Notes
Provider:: NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC); Tulane University
Provider Set:: Earth and Environmental Sciences 2120: Petrology
Author:: Stephen Nelson

Basics of Analysis with Antineutrinos from Heat Producing Elements - K, U, Th in the Earth, January IAP 2010

Basics of Analysis with Antineutrinos from Heat Producing Elements - K, U, Th in the Earth, January IAP 2010

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"This course covers the following questions. What are the predominant heat producing elements of the Earth? Where and how much are they? Are they present in the core of the Earth? Detection of antineutrinos generated in the Earth provides: 1) information on the sources of the terrestrial heat, 2) direct test of the Bulk Silicate Earth (BSE) model and 3) testing of non-conventional models of Earth's core. Use of antineutrinos to probe the deep interior of our planet is becoming practical due to recent fundamental advances in the antineutrino detectors."

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: M.I.T.
Provider Set:: M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
Author:: Pillalamarri, Ila

Beach Front Development: A Decision/Dilemma Case Study

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Beach Front Development: A Decision/Dilemma Case Study

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In this case study students will examine a development proposal for a new hotel to be built on Long Key in the community of Saint Pete Beach, Florida. Students will be assigned different roles in the community and state, including a scientist from the FWRI, a construction worker hired for the project, the hotelier, a local beachgoer, a tourist, a member of Citizens for Responsible growth, a nearby restaurant owner, an engineer form the Army Corps of Engineers, the City of St. Pete mayor, a local environmentalist, and the hearing board (who has the final say on the plan). Students will be provided several resources and background information on the proposed development. (See resources and materials sections) Students will also be provided time to conduct further research. A classroom public hearing will be held to create a recommendation and decide whether the development plan should be approved, declined, or amended. Each role will have two to three students working together to make their argument.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Case Study; Reading
Provider:: Rice University
Provider Set:: Connexions
Author:: Megan Eckert

Being P-Waves and S-Waves

Being P-Waves and S-Waves

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In this role-playing activity, students physically act out the motions of P-waves and S-waves in class to help them develop an understanding of how these waves work in the Earth. On this Starting Point page, users can access information about the exercise's learning goals, context for use, teaching notes and tips, teaching materials, assessment ideas, references and topics covered.

Subject:: Education; Geology; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Reading
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point (SERC); Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Michelle Hall-Wallace; Michelle Hall-Wallace (Science Education Solutions, Inc.) and Randall Richardson (University of Arizona, Tucson); Randall Richardson

Binary and Greater Systems

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Binary and Greater Systems

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This PowerPoint presentation is part of the Whitman College petrology course. The presentation covers isobaric ternary T-X diagrams (An-Di-Fo), liquidus, intensive variables, cotectic, peritectic, and cooling paths. Solid solution and 4 component diagrams are described as well as the effect of water on melting temperatures. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Reading
Provider:: NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC); Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Author:: John Winter

Build Your Own Insect Trap

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Build Your Own Insect Trap

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Students design and construct devices to trap insects that are present in the area around the school. The objective is to ask the right design questions and conduct the right tests to determine if the traps work .

Subject:: Engineering; Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering

Building A Stratovolcano

Building A Stratovolcano

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Students will review the three types of volcanoes. Students will construct a stratovolcano and determine the composition of each types of volcano. Students will research examples of stratovolcanoes using Internet resources.

Subject:: Geology
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Provider:: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education
Provider Set:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans
Author:: Jessica Bohn