Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)
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The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a grassroots, community-based effort involving teachers, students, and scientists working together to create a library of educational resources and services to support Earth system science education. DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing access to high-quality collections of educational resources; access to Earth data sets and imagery; support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources; and communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education.
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Seasons Scavenger Hunt
As part of this activity, students observe and record signs of the fall season that are visible inside a four-foot square. An activity sheet, a link to information on the fall season, instructions, and rationale are included.
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How the Seasons Were Set
This Native American story explains how Earth's four seasons came to be.
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Invent a Myth
In this activity, students write a "myth" that explains the seasons, or the change from night to day.
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Making a Splash on Mars
As part of this activity, students read an article about the occurrence of water on Mars and make predictions about the state in which water occurs under various conditions. After a more thorough reading of the article, they will see how well their predictions are supported by the facts. Links to the article and to an activity sheet are provided.
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Earthquakes for Kids
Kids can access a large variety of information on earthquakes at this site. Materials presented here include information on recent and historical earthquakes, science fair ideas and projects, puzzles and games, a glossary, frequently asked questions, and career information.
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Nature Writing
As part of this activity, students write a story about a solar eclipse from the viewpoint of an animal. They should develop an understanding of the concept of point of view and have an opportunity to practice their writing skills. A link is provided to information on the behavior of animals and insects during eclipses.
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Classroom Solar Eclipse
This lesson plan is intended to help convey to students the captivating and awe-inspiring sight of a solar eclipse. Provided are: images for printing onto transparencies, a script for the teacher to read, and a note-taking guide for students. Students should be motivated to try to see a real solar eclipse and to develop an appreciation for the scientists who study them.
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There Goes the Sun
The lesson plans and activities presented here are based on the total solar eclipse that occurred on August 11, 1999. Topics include the features and progression of a solar eclipse, statistical information about the sun and the solar system, a writing exercise, and activities on pinhole cameras for viewing eclipses. Visitors can view an animation of an eclipse and choose from an extensive selection of links to related topics.
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Teacher Lesson Plan: Season Myths
In this activity, students listen to a Native Americam Myth explaining how the seasons were made, and then write one of their own. An activity sheet, instructions, and links to other stories are included.
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Reasons for Seasons- Earth and Other Planets
This story for younger students explains why the four seasons exist on Earth, what the solstices and equinoxes are, and how the seasons differ on other planets in our solar system.
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Earth System Science
This document briefly describes the concept of Earth Systems Science, its objectives, and the idea of a multidisciplinary approach to it.
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MSNBC: A Consensus Emerges Around Global Warming
This 1998 news article provides an overview of the growing consensus that human activity is responsible for recent changes in Earth's climate. There is also discussion about "contrarians", scientists who disagree that global temperatures have been rising, an animation that illustrates the greenhouse effect, and a brief discussion of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Kyoto Protocols, which were not ratified by the United States. Links to additional material on related topics are also provided.
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Universities Space Research Association: Earth System Science Education
This repository for Earth Systems Science (ESS) materials contains a variety of links to teaching resources, policy, and administrative materials for teachers and persons establishing or managing ESS programs. Teachers may access maps, satellite imagery, datasets, software, and other resources. Other materials include links to government agencies, universities, and other institutions that provide information or support for ESS education programs, news articles, publications, and announcements.
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A Model High School: Earth and Space Systems Science Curriculum Project
At this site, educators and administrators can access a variety of links to conceptual material on Earth Systems Science, investigations and activities for students, a sample curriculum for Earth System and Space Science, and a library of videos depicting Earth System Science topics.
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The Waves Are Blowin' In The Wind
In this activity, students examine the connection between ocean wind speeds and wave heights. Monthly wind speed/wave height variations will be graphed for several geographic regions. As a follow-up, they may investigate possible alternative energy applications of wind and waves. Background information, a materials list, procedures, and academic standards are provided.
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The Sun or the Supernova?
In this activity, students will be asked to interpret particle flux data from the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft and draw conclusions about the source of the particles.
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The Salt Of The Earth
In this activity, students will investigate ocean salinity through the use of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) climate data. They will use the data to calculate average ocean salinity, salinity at various depths, and surface salinity at one set of coordinates over the course of a one year period. Background information, materials list, procedures, and academic standards are provided.
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Space Weather and You! Introduction 2
In this activity, students explore the relationship between solar storms and solar cycles such as the sunspot cycle. They will study an explanation of space weather and its effects and explore websites related to space weather. In addition, they will examine datasets on sunspot activity, calculate averages, infer relationships, and establish a possible cause and effect relationship between sunspot cycles and weather events. Background information, materials list, procedures, and academic standards are provided.
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Woman on the Moon
As part of this activity, students examine maps and imagery of the August 1999 solar eclipse and make their own drawings showing the basic components of an eclipse. An activity sheet, instructions, and links to imagery of the eclipse are provided.
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
This illustration depicts the electromagnetic spectrum from gamma rays to TV/radio waves. The visible spectrum is expanded for a more detailed view.
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