The Dynamic Earth
Location:
California
Description:
Discovery Science Center is an interactive science center with over 100 hands-on exhibits augmented by educational programming and materials providing learning opportunities for students, teachers, and family audiences. "The Dynamic Earth" program
includes:
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Resource materials and kits provide the classroom teachers with a set of hands-on materials that will enable the students to design and test experiments. The curriculum packet contains science content information, vocabulary list, a materials list, timeline for
preparation and implementation, tips for managing the students or classroom during hands-on experiences, a bibliography of additional materials, and a collection of professional contacts.
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Teacher training program in the use of these materials and lesson plans. This six-hour training, along with the teacherís guide and kit will enable two to three weeks of classroom instruction.
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An interactive science presentation for the classroom or general public.
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Family science nights at the science center. These evenings will introduce families to the science programs presented in the schools. Families will observe science demonstrations, attend science lectures, interact with the hands-on exhibitry, such as an earthquake
simulation room, an eight-foot free-standing tornado, and a kalliroscope that models the fluid dynamics of the ocean and/or the atmosphere.
Some of the concepts the participants in the "Dynamic Earth" program will investigate are:
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Plate tectonics and the changing patterns of land, sea and mountains on the Earth's surface;
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How the Sun's heating of the Earth's surface drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents, leading to an understanding of global weather patterns and geographical distribution of marine and terrestrial organisms;
and
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Human impact on the Earth's atmosphere, and in turn how the altered atmospheric conditions affect all life on Earth.
Interested parties should contact the Education Department or Group Bookings at (714) 542-2823.
URL:
http://www.discoverycube.org
Organization:
Discovery Science Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)
Cost:
TBD
Contact:
Janet Yamaguchi, Vice President, Education,
Discovery Science Center, 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
92705; Phone: (714) 542-2823; Fax: (714) 542-2828; Email:
jyamaguchi@discoverycube.org
Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Subject:
Atmosphere
Earth System Science
Geology
Oceanography - Biological
Oceanography -Physical
Weather
Program type:
Curriculum Development/Support
Field Trip
Student Enrichment
Teacher Training (In-service)
Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00