Exploring Earth Science Using the Internet

Purpose

Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of earth science. In particular, we will cover the topics of geology, oceanography and astronomy.  We will focus on real time data and collaborative activities that focus on earth science topics. 

Online Experts 

Ask a Marine Scientist Ask Shamu Ask an Earth Scientist Ask a Paleontologist Ask a Space Scientist Ask a Mad Scientist

Geology Online Educational Materials

Geology Real Time Data Projects Musical Plates - Using real time earthquake data available from the Internet, explore the relationship between earthquakes and plate tectonics  Volcano World Online Education Project - volcano lessons using real world information

Geology Collaborative Projects Sands of the World Degree Confluences Project

Online Geology Educational Materials  Geology Internet Resource Page Historical Photo Collection EverestQuest Teachearth.com Smithsonian Dept. of Mineral Sciences TopoZone

Meteorology Online Educational Materials 

Basic Weather Concepts  Types of Weather Information  Interpreting Weather Symbols Temperature  Pressure  Wind Speed & Direction  Humidity  Sky Conditions & Clouds  Precipitation  Weather Symbol Activity  Practice Exercises

Sources of Weather Information  Weather Stations in Hundreds of Locations  Upper Air Balloons carrying Radiosondes  Weather Radar  Ocean Data Buoys  Current Marine Data  Satellites, both geostationary and polar orbiting

Weather Instruments  Weather Instruments and Measurements Make your own weather station

Real Time Weather Data Intellicast  USA Today Weather  WeatherNet  Interactive Weather (National Weather Service)  Unisys Weather

Weather Real Time Data Projects Rolling Thunder Weather Wizards Wonderful World of Weather

Weather Collaborative Projects Global Sun/Temperature Project   Database from Fall 1998 Project  Final Reports from Fall 1998 Project  Discussion Area from Fall 1998 Project  Assessment Example One Sky, Many Voices

Weather Educational Resources CIESE list of Meteorology Resources  CIESE list of Violent Weather Resources (Tornados, Hurricanes, Thunderstorms)  WW2010 Online Meteorology Guides (great reference guide with lessons)  Franklin's Forecast (Franklin Institute: can be adopted for all ages)  WeatherEye (lessons for all ages)

Oceanography Online Educational Materials 

Real Time Oceanography Resources  Oceanography Data Resource Page  Climate Systems Syllabus Oceanography Real Time Data Projects  The Gulf Stream Voyage  Leo-15 Ocean Research Station  Whale-net  Sea Turtle Migration Project  Oceanography Collaborative Projects Volvo Ocean Adventure Voyage to the Deep Dive and Discover Ocean Adventure Oceanography Educational Resources Oceanography Educational Resource Page  Autobiography of Ben Franklin (primary source material)  An Enlightened American: Benjamin Franklin  Cumulative Bibliography on the History of Oceanography  NOAA History  NOAA Historical Image Collection

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