Abstraction:
K-12 Earth system science (ESS) online graduate courses have been developed within the Center for Educational Technology (CET) at Wheeling Jesuit University for NASA's Earth Science Enterprise. The Earth system science courses use an innovative instructional design model, are delivered over the Internet, and feature student-centered, knowledge-building virtual communities.  These courses are available for universities, colleges, and other science education training organizations to use.  To view the courses, use "cet" as the user name and password. 

Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Classroom of the Future (COTF), Center for Educational Technologies (CET), Wheeling Jesuit University

URL:
http://www.cet.edu/essea

Contact:
Dr. Robert Myers, NASA Classroom of the Futu, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003; Phone: (304) 243-2368; Fax: (304) 243-2497

Cost:
Free

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Earth System Science
Remote Sensing

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Year Published:
2000