Discover Earth: Earth as a System - Discover Earth classroom materials were developed during a series of teacher workshops sponsored by NASA and implemented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology, University of Maryland, College Park, and the Earth and Mineral Sciences Environmental Institute, The Pennsylvania State University. This module examines the Earth system and includes: Key Concepts and Terms; Resources; Background for Teachers; and Classroom Investigations. Recommended level: Grades 9-12.
approach to expand knowledge of the Earth system and prepare master teachers through classroom study, science research, and collegial exchange. IGES conducted the 1998 Discover Earth Workshop July 24-August 3, at Falmouth Academy and adjacent Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
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Earth Science Careers - There are many kinds of jobs that experts in Earth Science
do. From park ranger to engineer, find out how you can
make use of your knowledge about the Earth.
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EOSDIS Outreach Materials - EOSDIS Outreach Materials include brochures, CD-ROMs, Posters, Folders, Postcards, Global Portrait, and Bookmarks
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Forces of Change - Forces of Change is a comprehensive program being developed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, through funding from NASA and other donors, to explain the geological, environmental, and historical processes that have shaped our world. It will consist of a permanent exhibit in the Museum, a traveling exhibit, publications, interactive computer programs, and public programming which will include a lecture series and electronic classroom courses.
The cornerstone of the Forces of Change program is a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of Natural History scheduled to open early in 2001. The 5,400 sq. foot display will examine the forces of change that have shaped and sustained the Earth since the beginning of geologic time. The goal of the exhibit will be to inform visitors about the history and present condition of our environment as the world prepares to enter the 21st century. The exhibit will be a marriage of traditional and high-tech approaches to learning about Earth systems and managing our precious natural resources. Upon entering, visitors will encounter the Earth Systems Monitoring Station, a multi-media display of remote-sensing imagery, real-time data links, historic evidence and other techniques that demonstrate how the Earth is affected by geological, environmental, and human changes, and how all of these processes are interconnected. A rotating case study area will highlight regional themes, changing every two years and allowing visitors to learn about how global forces have affected specific parts of the planet. The inaugural section on Antarctica will illustrate how the relatively pristine landscape of this remote continent serves as a living laboratory for scholars around the world interested in studying the processes of global change through geologic time. Other regional studies under consideration are the North American Grasslands, Hawaii, the Chesapeake Bay and Amazonia.
In addition to the exhibit, Forces of Change will be available in a variety of formats - videos, CD-ROMs, and posters - for use in: classrooms, municipal buildings, malls, and airports. A traveling exhibit on agriculture in the North American grasslands will circulate through libraries nationwide and a richly illustrated coffee-table book, published by National Geographic, will further articulate the programs themes.
Contact: Barbara Stauffer, National Museum of Natural History, Office of Exhibits, 10th and Constitution, Washington, DC 20560 -0101; Phone: (202) 357 -2377; Fax: (202) 786 -2567; Email: stauffer.barbara@nmnh.si.edu
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GLOBE - Soil Science Education - This web site contains a lot of new, exciting, fun and informative material on the soil. There is a Soil Gallery, where
you can see the Soil of the Month and read some soil stories in Once Upon a Sandy Loam. You can even sing some soil songs in Rock 'N Soil. You can also find
out about some Secrets Hidden in the Soil. Do you know how much soil there is on the earth? Do you know what soil looks like? Does it look different during the
different seasons? Does it have different shapes? Do you know what the soil does? Do you need ideas for science fair projects?
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Globe Teacher's Guide - GLOBE Teacher`s Guide provides important information from the GLOBE scientists and educators which outlines
the student measurement procedures and data quality techniques.
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Heads or Tails, Acid or Basic: The Truth About Soil pH - The pH of soil or more precisely the pH of the soil solution is very important because soil solution carries in it nutrients such
as Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K), and Phosphorus (P) that plants need in specific amounts to grow, thrive, and fight off
diseases.
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How Much Soil Is There On The Earth? - Using an apple as a model, this web site provides a pictorial representation of how much soil exists on the Earth.
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IMAGERS - The Electromagnetic Spectrum - This site provides information on what makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. A discussion on what are waves, what are electromagnetic waves? and what are wavelengths are provided. Also, there are sections that discuss the following portions of the EM spectrum: radio, microwave, infrared, visible light, ulraviolet, xrays, and gamma rays.
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