Location:
United States

Description:
This NSF-funded curriculum project will provide a comprehensive secondary-level educational program in the Earth sciences that includes student learning materials, teacher resources (both materials and teacher-support networks), and assessment tools for a hands-on, inquiry-driven, instructional program. EarthComm emphasizes important concepts, understandings, and abilities that all students can use to make wise decisions, think critically, and understand and appreciate the Earth system.

URL:
http://www.agiweb.org/earthcomm/index.html

Organization:
American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302-1502

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Contact:
Michael Smith, Project Director; Email: msmith@agiweb.org; Phone: (703) 379-2480 ext. 210; Fax: (703) 379-7563

Education Level:
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Astronomy
Climate
Earth System Science
Earthquakes
Energy
Geology
Geosciences
Land Use
Natural Resources
Oceanography - Biological
Rivers and Streams
Snow and Ice
Volcanism
Water Resources

Program type:
Curriculum Development/Support
 
 

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