Description:
Instructions and teacher and student resources are provided for a student-centered activity on Earth system science, in which students prepare a presentation for a governor to teach him the nature of Earth system science. Students construct a working definition of systems; determine whether or not the Earth is a system; search the Internet for relevant material; visualize the Earth system with concept maps; and prepare a PowerPoint presentation. Evaluation rubrics are provided for student use. It is assumed that students possess fundamental computer word processing and Internet skills.

Organization:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://edmall.gsfc.nasa.gov/WebQuest/index.html

Cost:
None

Education Level:
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Atmosphere
Climate
Earth System Science
Energy
Environmental Science
Geosciences
Global Environmental Change
Greenhouse Effect
Hydrology
Oceanography -Physical
Ozone
Remote Sensing

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Year Published:
2000
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00