Earth Science Literacy Maps

This collection of remarkable Earth Science Literacy Maps serves as a great tool for teachers and students searching for resources related to specific Earth science concepts. Visitors will note that the maps are contained within four topical areas, including Flow of Matter in Ecosystems and Evidence and Reasoning in Inquiry. Once a concept is selected, additional digital learning resources can be found that connect thematically to the original concept. Additionally, users can find out how these concepts and ideas are related to National Science Education Standards. Visitors should also take advantage of the powerful search engine here that cross-references educational matters located throughout the entire database. 

http://www.dlese.org/library/literacy_maps/

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USGS Science Resources for Undergraduate Education

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has brought together a unique blend of materials designed to complement and enhance the experiences of teachers and students seeking to understand the wide world of geology and other sciences including biology and ecology. These items are designed for use in collegiate settings, and each resource is here marked by a symbol that indicates the type of resource, such as a data set, teaching module, or classroom activity. Visitors can scroll through the thematic areas, which include Amphibians, Climate Change, and Maps and Geospatial Data. The Land Use History and Changing Landscapes area is a real pip, and it includes a document on the land use history of North America and a link to "Urban Growth in American Cities," an online publication that illustrates the spatial history of urban growth in 16 areas around the United States.

http://education.usgs.gov/undergraduate.html

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Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience

Learn about instructional methods that work with entry-level geoscience students. This site is designed for faculty and graduate students teaching undergraduate entry-level geoscience, environmental science, or related courses. Each section describes a teaching method, why/when it is useful, how it can be implemented, and a set of examples spanning the Earth system that can be used in your class.Topics include Atmosphere, Biosphere, Climate, Earth Cycles, Evolution, Geography, Human Dimensions, Hydrology, Oceans, Solar System and Astronomy, Solid Earth, Surface Processes and Time/Earth History.

http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/index.html

Geology.com

News and information about geology and earth science. Published by Hobart King .... he is "a licensed professional geologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has published Geology.com since 2005"

http://geology.com/

Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature

"The Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature project aims to help resolve criticisms of the temperature record and lower the barriers to entry into climate science"... " Berkeley Earth has just released analysis of land-surface temperature records going back 250 years, about 100 years further than previous studies..."

http://berkeleyearth.org/

American Geosciences Institute: Curriculum Materials and Archives

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has produced high-quality educational materials for decades, and its website is a great resource for educators working in the physical sciences. On the site, visitors can take advantage of collections created to support thematic textbooks or peruse online programs such as EarthInquiry. This particular resource contains a series of web-based and print investigations that allow students "to explore geoscience phenomena using global, national, and local data." The site also contains a physical geology lab manual designed for use in college classrooms and materials for high school students, including an Earth science curriculum complete with classroom activities and quizzes. The site is rounded out by a set of links to content created by other organizations.

http://www.agiweb.org/education/curriculum

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Earth Science World Image Bank

Provided by the American Geological Institute (AGI), the Earth Science World Image bank website contains over 6,000 images related to the geophysical sciences for use by educators, the public, and the geoscience community. The photos are contained within a few dozen categories, which include coal, weather, volcanoes and paleontology. Visitors can also use the Browse Images link to move around the collection. Each image includes a brief description, along with related information, such as the photographer. Users will find that the archive is updated frequently and return visits will be obligatory.

http://www.earthscienceworld.org/imagebank/index.html

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Earth Exploration Toolbook

The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) was created "to support access to and effective use of scientific datasets and analysis tools by the educational community." The chapters of the Toolbook provide educators step-by-step instructions for using Earth system science datasets and scientific analysis tools. Visitors may wish to begin by exploring the "How can I use the EET?" section. After this, they can click on the "Chapters in the EET" area and start using one of the resource’s 43 chapters. Chapters include "Analyzing the Antarctic Ozone Hole," "Climate History from Deep Sea Sediments," and "Evidence for Plate Tectonics." Also, it is worth noting that the "Tools" area on the right-hand side of the page allows users to look for specific tools, such as online mapping, image analysis, and data portals.

http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/more.html

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Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students

Students in the engineering and science fields need to communicate a broad set of often highly technical materials to lay audiences. This process can be challenging, and this nice set of materials from Pennsylvania State University will be a boon to students in these fields. The site has five main sections: Introduction, Presentations, Correspondence, Formal Reports, and Other Documents. The Introduction area contains three helpful documents that provide insights on crafting the style of any given document and assessing the audience. Moving along, the Formal Reports area gives helpful suggestions on composing laboratory reports, theses, and dissertations. The site is rounded out by a glossary of writing and composition terms and additional references and resources.

http://www.writing.engr.psu.edu/

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NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory

The Earth System Research Laboratory was formed to pursue a broad and comprehensive understanding of the Earth system. At the ESRL scientists study atmospheric and other processes that affect air quality, weather, and climate. ESRL researchers monitor the atmosphere, study the physical and chemical processes that comprise the Earth system, and integrate those findings into environmental information products. Their work improves critical weather and climate tools for the public and private sectors, from hourly forecasts to international science assessments with policy-relevant findings.
 The website includes sections on:

• Understanding the atmospheric mechanisms that drive Earth's climate
• Assuring the continuing health and restoration of atmospheric resources
• Improving predictions  through expanded climate and weather products

http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/

Teaching Geoscience Online

http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online/index.html

Geoscience teaching resources from Carleton College include a list of resources divided into sections such as "pedagogy" and "online activities and courses". The materials include titles such as "Student Motivation and Engagement in Online Courses", "Using Data to Teach Geology in College-Level Online Classes", and "Course Platforms for Teaching Online". A number of these resources could be used by anyone teaching online courses, not just those in the field of geoscience.

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Evolution of Normal Fault Systems During Progressive Deformation

The Teaching Structural Geology in the 21st Century website from Carleton College brings together lesson plans, interactive modules, and in-class evaluations that help college professors work more effectively with their students. This recent addition to the site comes from H. Robert Burger of Smith College. This activity is based on a series of Quick Time movies and color digital photographs, and the students will first view movies to "gain awareness of the basic evolution of normal fault systems." After this, students are asked to investigate the formation and evolution of a fault system for a particular structural system. Users will find a bit of information on the audience for the activity, a set of goals, the movies, and a description of the activity.

http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3861.html

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Impact: Earth!

http://www.purdue.edu/impactearth

The Impact: Earth! calculator was developed by a Purdue University research team. It calculates the damage an asteroid will cause when it hits Earth, based on user entered data such as size, density, the angle of entry and the location of its hit.

Global Climate Change: NASA's Eyes on the Earth

http://climate.nasa.gov/

Information and multimedia presentations about NASA's research into climate change

Impact of a global temperature rise of 4C

http://www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/en/ambition/evidence/4-degrees-map/

This website has been developed by the UK government as a result of the UN Climate Change Negotiations in Copenhagen (COP15). It presents a series of scenarios for the risks and results of a 4C climatic temperature rise worldwide, focussing on several key areas. From the agricultural perspective, climate change impacts on crops, water availability and forest fires are presented. Together with evidence of increased risks of cyclonic and drought conditions, this series of maps presents an uncomfortable picture for the future, and the site can be a useful starting point for studies on climatic variation.

Copyright 2006-2010

Antarctic Data Series

The Antarctic Data Series are publications from the Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University, New Zealand, containing compilations of data and analyses of fieldwork unsuitable for publication in academic journals but believed to be of value to the research community. Over thirty volumes are available full text from 1971 to date covering topics such as sedimentation and oceanography below the McMurdo ice shelf at Windless Bight, and mineral and rock analyses of lithospheric xenoliths from Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica.

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/antarctic/publications/ADS/ads.aspx
Copyright 2006-2010

Resources for Earth Sciences and Geography Instruction

Dr. Mark Francek of Central Michigan University has created this helpful website for science educators and students interested in the fields of earth science and geography. This clearinghouse of useful educational resources is organized alphabetically around the sequence of topics that one might encounter in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Some of these topics include "Atmospheric Moisture", "Glaciers", "Water Pollution", and "Population". Each topical area includes links to high-quality online resources, complete with a short description authored by Professor Francek. Visitors to the site can also sign up for Professor Francek's "Earth Science Site of the Week" email update. Finally, the site also has a slide show of compelling images drawn from the world of earth science.

http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/

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Fossils in Antarctica : British Antarctic Survey

This collection of photographs is made available by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). It contains descriptions and colour images of fossils that are displayed in a 'Type and Figured Fossil Collection'. The collection comprises: annelida; arthropoda; brachiopoda; cnidaria; echinodermata; ichnotaxa; mollusca; plantae; protista; and vertebrata. The BAS fossil collection was started in the 1940s and now contains around 40,000 fossil specimens. There are also links that point to a section on the various fossil locations in Antarctica and a fossils picture gallery.

http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/about_antarctica/geography/rock/fossils.php

Copyright 2006-2010

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD)

The Universities Space Research Association displays the Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD). The daily photo highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD collects and archives photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and relevant links.

http://epod.usra.edu/blog/

Copyright 2010

Earth Explorer

The EarthExplorer service from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides a search interface to a collection of datasets and images including aerial photography, Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) images, IKONOS-2 images, digital elevations, digital line graphs, Earth Observing 1 (EO-1) images, forest carbon sites, Global Land Surveys (GLS), Landsat images and Spaceborne Imaging Radar C-band images. Results from some datasets can be downloaded free; some commercial satellite scenes of US sites are licensed solely for US users.
http://edcsns17.cr.usgs.gov/EarthExplorer/

Copyright 2006-2010