Internet-Based K-12 Earth System
Science Instruction
INTERNET-BASED K-12 EARTH SYSTEM
SCIENCE INSTRUCTION
January 26 - May 8, 1998
Participants will learn to use powerful visualization and
telecommunications tools to teach K-12 integrated mathematics and
science lessons. Network Montana Project Earth System Science
curricular materials lead teachers to a wealth of online resources.
Participants will adapt these materials to their own instructional
environments.
Earth system science emphasizes the dynamic interrelationships among
changes in the atmosphere, ocean circulation patterns, and environmental
processes on and beneath the earth's surface. Internet-based K-12 Earth
System Science Instruction is designed for K-12 teachers already
familiar with using Internet tools. Participants will integrate
concepts from earth system science with Internet resources for the
classroom and image processing and analysis techniques. Classroom
materials developed by the Network Montana Project will serve as model
lessons using Internet resources to teach mathematics and science.
Necessary scientific background is provided and effective pedagogical
strategies are discussed for using computer technology with students at
all levels K-12.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Jerry Nelson is a geology/geography professor
at Casper College in Wyoming where he serves as the Physical Sciences
Division Chairman. Jerry is the Upper Grades team leader for the
Network Montana Earth Systems Curriculum Science Project. Jerry is also the
curator of the Tate Geological Museum which features many Wyoming
dinosaurs. His current email address is gnelson@acad.cc.whecn.edu.
CREDIT:
MATH 580, ESCI 580 (Earth Science), or EDCI 580
(Education), 2 graduate semester credits. On your registration form
please indicate the department from which you want the academic credit
assigned.
PREREQUISITES/TARGET AUDIENCE:
The course is designed primarily
for Certified Teachers at the K-12 levels with an interest in
integrating mathematics and science education with computer technology
and Internet resources. Registrants must be Certified Teachers or
permission of the instructor is required.
TIME COMMITMENT:
6 - 8 hours per week.
TEXTS:
USA Today, The Weather Book, by Jack Williams
Earth: The Science Of Our Planet, W. C. Brown Publishers'
Ground Truthing, Aspen Global Change Institute
COST:
Tuition is $180 and the materials fee is $75 (includes shipping).
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A Macintosh computer with a
CD-ROM drive (LC or better), or a 486 PC with a CD-ROM drive and 8 MB of
RAM. In addition, you must have direct Internet access (SLIP or PPP
connection) to participate in this course.
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