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NOAA/NSTA Symposium: NOAA Climate Data in the Classroom, April 11, 2013 Grade Level: High School, Informal Education, Middle School During this half-day symposium, NOAA scientists and education specialists will discuss how NOAA collects, manages, and analyzes data about climate and how educators can access and use this data in the classroom. Participants will learn about websites and resources that utilize climate data, including drought, sea surface temperature, coastal water quality, and ocean acidification. In addition, the symposium will highlight impacts of coastal changes...  [view full summary] During this half-day symposium, NOAA scientists and education specialists will discuss how NOAA collects, manages, and analyzes data about climate and how educators can access and use this data in the classroom. Participants will learn about websites and resources that utilize climate data, including drought, sea surface temperature, coastal water quality, and ocean acidification. In addition, the symposium will highlight impacts of coastal changes on habitats and ocean chemistry impacts on coral communities. [hide full abstract] Advance Price: $47.00      Onsite Price: $54.00

Web Seminar Archive

Archive: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module, April 14, 2011 Grade Level: High School, Informal Education This Web Seminar took place on April 14, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Dr. Paulo Maurin from the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Todd Viola former Director of Technology for the JASON Foundation and Caroline Joyce, Project Director at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. The presenters showcased a new tool for teachers to use real-time data in the classroom, and gave a brief...  [view full summary] This Web Seminar took place on April 14, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Dr. Paulo Maurin from the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Todd Viola former Director of Technology for the JASON Foundation and Caroline Joyce, Project Director at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. The presenters showcased a new tool for teachers to use real-time data in the classroom, and gave a brief overview of the issue to which the data relates. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: NOAA/NSTA Symposium: Coral Ecosystems, Boston, MA: March 27, 2008 Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Informal Education, Middle School During this half-day symposium, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), scientists and education specialists shared information with teachers about the biology, dynamics, and conservation of coral ecosystems. The presenters led activities that enhanced the participants' knowledge about coral reef ecosystems that can be easily replicated in their classrooms. All participants received educational materials and information...  [view full summary] During this half-day symposium, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), scientists and education specialists shared information with teachers about the biology, dynamics, and conservation of coral ecosystems. The presenters led activities that enhanced the participants' knowledge about coral reef ecosystems that can be easily replicated in their classrooms. All participants received educational materials and information about related links available via the NOAA and NSTA web sites. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: NOAA/NSTA Symposium: GPS and Geodesy for Dummies: Do You Know Where You Are?, St. Louis, MO: Mar 31, 2007 Grade Level: High School, Middle School During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) guided participants through easy-to-understand explanations about the global positioning system (GPS) and the science behind it, known as geodesy. Participants learned about the history of geodesy (Eratosthenes) and how the GPS modern technology is being used today in innumerable applications. All participants received...  [view full summary] During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) guided participants through easy-to-understand explanations about the global positioning system (GPS) and the science behind it, known as geodesy. Participants learned about the history of geodesy (Eratosthenes) and how the GPS modern technology is being used today in innumerable applications. All participants received educational materials from NOAA. The program was designed for teachers of grades 5-12. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

Journal Article

Exploring Seafloor Volcanoes in Cyberspace: NOAA's Ocean Explorer Inspires Inquiry By: Elizabeth Hjelm Grade Level: Middle School Seafloor exploration being done by scientists is an ideal way to introduce students to technology as a tool for inquiry. The same technology that allows scientists to share data in near real time can also provide students the tools to become researchers. NOAA's Ocean Explorer Explorations website is a rich research data bank that can be used by inquisitive middle school students to ask their questions and use the same data scientists do to find answers. Seafloor exploration being done by scientists is an ideal way to introduce students to technology as a tool for inquiry. The same technology that allows scientists to share data in near real time can also provide students the tools to become researchers. NOAA's Ocean Explorer Explorations website is a rich research data bank that can be used by inquisitive middle school students to ask their questions and use the same data scientists do to find answers. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: $0.99

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Archive: NOAA/NSTA Symposium: The Heat is On!: Climate Change and Coral Reef Ecosystems, New Orleans, Louisiana: March 21, 2009 Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School During this half-day Symposium, experts and educators from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program and Coral Reef watch gave an overview of the biology of coral and coral reefs and showed the participants how satellite data is used to understand and predict coral bleaching events and ocean acidification. The participants engaged in hands-on experiments which illustrated the effects of ocean acidification and helped learners understand the structure...  [view full summary] During this half-day Symposium, experts and educators from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program and Coral Reef watch gave an overview of the biology of coral and coral reefs and showed the participants how satellite data is used to understand and predict coral bleaching events and ocean acidification. The participants engaged in hands-on experiments which illustrated the effects of ocean acidification and helped learners understand the structure and biology of a coral polyp. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: NIEHS/NOAA/USFS/NSTA Symposium: Teaching about Climate Change: Here and Now, March 29, 2012 Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) explained how to teach climate change to students in a variety of grade levels. Participants learned about human health impacts of climate change and gathered ideas and resources for service...  [view full summary] During this half-day symposium, scientists and education specialists from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) explained how to teach climate change to students in a variety of grade levels. Participants learned about human health impacts of climate change and gathered ideas and resources for service learning and citizen science projects. Participants also received educational materials, including the Climate Change Toolkit, which aims to create climate literate students who can make informed decisions in the future. Each participant received a $60 stipend for attendance. All participants also received access to resources and other information available on the participating government agencies’ websites. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: EPA/NOAA/USFS/NSTA Symposium: Climate Change Here and Now: Communicating and Teaching about Climate Change Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Informal Education, Middle School During this half-day Symposium, scientists and education specialists from EPA, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service presented information about how to address climate science and impacts, common misconceptions about climate, the processes of science, and controversial issues in the classroom. Participants were provided with resources and classroom activities that highlight the choices we face in response to climate change and the development of climate-literate...  [view full summary] During this half-day Symposium, scientists and education specialists from EPA, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service presented information about how to address climate science and impacts, common misconceptions about climate, the processes of science, and controversial issues in the classroom. Participants were provided with resources and classroom activities that highlight the choices we face in response to climate change and the development of climate-literate citizens. Each participant received a $60 stipend for attendance. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

Podcast

Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module Grade Level: College, High School, Informal Education The Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module is a production of the entire Web Seminar: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module, April 14, 2011. The podcast is 1 hour 19 minutes in duration. Click, NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module to place this web seminar archive in your Learning Center Library now. The source Web Seminar took place on April 14, 2011 from 6:30...  [view full summary] The Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module is a production of the entire Web Seminar: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module, April 14, 2011. The podcast is 1 hour 19 minutes in duration. Click, NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module to place this web seminar archive in your Learning Center Library now. The source Web Seminar took place on April 14, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Dr. Paulo Maurin from the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Todd Viola former Director of Technology for the JASON Foundation and Caroline Joyce, Project Director at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. The presenters showcased a new tool for teachers to use real-time data in the classroom, and gave a brief overview of the issue to which the data relates. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

Podcast

Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module: Level 1: Measuring Ocean pH Grade Level: College, High School, Informal Education The Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module: Level 1: Measuring Ocean pH is a segment of the Web Seminar: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module, April 14, 2011. The podcast is 15 minutes 45 seconds in duration. Click, NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module to place this web seminar archive in your Learning Center Library now. The source Web Seminar took place on April...  [view full summary] The Podcast: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module: Level 1: Measuring Ocean pH is a segment of the Web Seminar: NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module, April 14, 2011. The podcast is 15 minutes 45 seconds in duration. Click, NOAA's Ocean Acidification Data-in-the-Classroom Module to place this web seminar archive in your Learning Center Library now. The source Web Seminar took place on April 14, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Dr. Paulo Maurin from the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, Todd Viola former Director of Technology for the JASON Foundation and Caroline Joyce, Project Director at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. The presenters showcased a new tool for teachers to use real-time data in the classroom, and gave a brief overview of the issue to which the data relates. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free