Groups of 3-4 students work in parallel on different radiocarbon data sets …
Groups of 3-4 students work in parallel on different radiocarbon data sets in this project assignment; the content described here would comprise one group data set including a brief descriptive statement and bibliographic reference, raw data including errors, background lecture notes, and an example final poster presentation.
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The students are asked to identify the drainage area at which channels …
The students are asked to identify the drainage area at which channels begin on the island of Hawaii. Using ARC GIS, they are asked to create a slope, contour, and hillshade map. They use these maps as a guide to create river shape files with different drainage area thresholds in order to identify the proper threshold or thresholds. They are then given a map of the actual river locations and a precipitation map. The students must hand in their maps along with a write-up that describes how they used the slope, contour and hillshade maps to determine the location of rivers. They must also report on what drainage area threshold(s) they chose and why. They are also asked to explain why the map of the actual river locations looks different from any of river maps that they created. This activity gives students practice at interpreting and synthesizing multiple data sets. Designed for a geomorphology course Uses online and/or real-time data
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Students answer several questions about Rayleigh fractionation and the oxygen isotope composition …
Students answer several questions about Rayleigh fractionation and the oxygen isotope composition of ice cores which require them to manipulate the values and equations in a MS Excel spreadsheet. This helps them to see how the oxygen isotope composition of ice cores changes with temperature in the high latitudes. Future iterations of the exercise should include a visualization of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
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This visualization offers a variety of realistic actions anyone can take to …
This visualization offers a variety of realistic actions anyone can take to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Topics include how to create an energy efficient home, how to practice sustainable shopping, how to adopt sustainable eating habits, and how to prioritize eco-friendly transportation and travel.
Reasons for the seasons (RFTS for short) is an interactive learning resource …
Reasons for the seasons (RFTS for short) is an interactive learning resource that leverages the popular Google Earth virtual globe. It is designed to help students and members of the public visualize and understand the multiple factors that influence Earth's seasons.
The inquiry method and meteorological and astronomical online data can be used …
The inquiry method and meteorological and astronomical online data can be used to elicit the inconsistencies of students' na��ve ideas about the "real" reasons for the seasons. The first phase of this two-part investigation uses online meteorological data to identify factors that might explain differences of seasonal temperatures among cities These factors are used to hypothesize why differences of seasonal temperatures occur among cities. During the second phase, the variables and hypotheses that were previously identified in part one are used to design and conduct an inquiry-oriented investigation. Astronomical data is used as part of the investigation to "test" students' hypotheses -- conclusions are drawn then communicated.
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Reasons for the Seasons. This is the Lesson 3 Digging Deeper activity, …
Reasons for the Seasons. This is the Lesson 3 Digging Deeper activity, from Unit 4 Agriculture and the Seasons, from the DIGS (Developing Individuals, Growing Stewards) AmeriCorps Curriculum from CSU. The curriculum focuses on introducing students in grades 3-5 to Colorado agriculture, industry and environmental issues. The curriculum is matched to State Standards 2021. The curriculum upon request. Visit: https://engagement.colostate.edu/programs-old/developing-individuals-growing-stewards/
This activity is a digital student workbook that compliments the "Recognizing Patterns …
This activity is a digital student workbook that compliments the "Recognizing Patterns in Earth's Climate History" Lesson. Students will make observations and note patterns they see in sediment cores. Students will make inferences about Earth's climate history based on their observations. This workbook is on Google Slides and can be utilized in a Learning Management System.
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Students learn about material reuse by designing and building the strongest and …
Students learn about material reuse by designing and building the strongest and tallest towers they can, using only recycled materials. They follow design constraints and build their towers to withstand earthquake and high wind simulations.
Red Cliff, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary …
Red Cliff, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.
Red Mountain Town, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief …
Red Mountain Town, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.
Redford Center Stories is an environmental storytelling initiative for students in grades …
Redford Center Stories is an environmental storytelling initiative for students in grades 5th-12th, designed to empower youth as changemakers to impact environmental justice, restoration, and regeneration through the power of storytelling.
Redstone, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of …
Redstone, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.
In this activity, students consider Greenland reflectivity changes from 2000 to 2012 …
In this activity, students consider Greenland reflectivity changes from 2000 to 2012 and what albedo anomalies may indicate about how the Greenland ice sheet is changing in a case study format.
This video highlights the work of climate scientists in the Amazon who …
This video highlights the work of climate scientists in the Amazon who research the relationship between deforestation, construction of new dams, and increased amounts of greenhouse gases being exchanged between the biosphere and the atmosphere.
A guided activity for students to explore the relationship between climate and …
A guided activity for students to explore the relationship between climate and plant and animal distributions in the past, present, and future. Students use the Neotoma Paleoecology Database, USDA Climate Change Tree Atlas, USGS Atlas of Relations Between Climatic Parameters and Distributions of Important Trees and Shrubs in North America (Professional Paper 1650 A/B), and climate model output.
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In partnership with teachers, the Louisiana Department of Education arranged OpenSciEd (grade …
In partnership with teachers, the Louisiana Department of Education arranged OpenSciEd (grade 6-8 science) content in a manner that stays true to the vision of the materials and provides clear guidance on how to use them in a fully remote environment. The modified materials assume that teachers will have synchronous virtual meetings with students in addition to home learning. The site also provides a variety of resources with options for students who do not have internet access.
In this document, we offer suggestions for developing and maintaining engagement agreements …
In this document, we offer suggestions for developing and maintaining engagement agreements that promote safe student-driven learning experiences in remote learning environments. Remote learning environments might be synchronous experiences enhanced by technology that allows educators and learners to see and talk with each other, asynchronous communications that may or may not be aided by technology, or somewhere in between. When technology is used in remote learning, there will be variation in the skill and comfort level among teachers and students. Whatever approach you use for digital technology, be aware of your district and school policies in selecting tools to use.
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