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An Earth-system Approach to Understanding the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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The Deepwater Horizon explosion on April 20, 2010, and the subsequent release of oil into the Gulf of Mexico created an ecological disaster of immense proportions. The estimates of the amounts of oil, whether for the…
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Science Sampler: Capitalizing on student travel in Earth science classrooms
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Students who take extended vacations during the school year can present a recurring challenge for educators. However, this article outlines creative strategies that will enrich students as they travel abroad, and engage…
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Myths, Misconceptions, and Misunderstanding: Polar Misunderstandings: Earth's Dynamic Dynamo
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This column identifies and corrects misinformation in the classroom. This month’s issue discusses the movement of Earth's north and south poles.
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Excavating Cratering: Bringing a NASA mission into Earth science classrooms
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The author brings NASA research on excavating a crater into the science classroom in the form of an inquiry investigation. Students begin to see that science, even NASA mission-size science, is something they can do.…
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Using Google Earth to Teach Plate Tectonics and Science Explanations
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The author describes the Cyber-Enabled Earth Exploration Curriculum. Using this curriculum, students progress from making simple observations in the Google Earth environment to creating their own data files and overlays…
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Earth Science Puzzles: Making Meaning From Data (e-book)
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Teachers of Earth and environmental sciences in grades 8–12 will welcome this activity book centered on six “data puzzles” that foster critical-thinking skills in students and support science and math standards. …
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Expanding Students’ Professional Horizons: A View from the Earth and Space Sciences
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Teachers can use this inspiring article to introduce students to careers in the Earth and space sciences. The authors discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences, job opportunities and prospects, and their…
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Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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The Living Earth: Inviting Students into the World of Scientific Research through Seismology
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In an introductory geoscience course, various elements of seismology were combined -- such as seismographs, seismograms, simulation of earthquake processes, and data analysis -- with open-ended problem solving to…
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