Об этом курсе: The AMNH course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators provides students with an overview of the origin and evolution of the Earth. Informed by the recently released Next Generation Science Standards, this course examines geological time scales, radiometric dating, and how scientists “read the rocks.” We will explore dramatic changes in the Earth over the last 4 billion years, including how the evolution of life on Earth has affected its atmosphere. In addition to looking at geology on a global scale, participants will take to their own backyards to explore and share their local geologic history. Course participants will bring their understanding of the dynamic Earth - along with content resources, discussion questions, and assignments - into their own teaching.
Автор: American Museum of Natural History
Преподаватели: Edmond Mathez, Ph.D., Curator and Professor
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Преподаватели: Ro Kinzler, Ph.D., Senior Director
Science Education
| Язык | English |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
You will explore the ways scientists study the rock record to determine the geologic history of the Earth.
4 видео, 5 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Resources
- Видео: Introduction to the Course
- Reading: About This Course
- Видео: How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth
- Видео: The Rate of Decay
- Reading: Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral
- Reading: "Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age
Оцениваемый: Module One Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Evolution of the Atmosphere
You will learn how the evolution of photosynthetic life changed the concentration of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere, and how this is reflected in the rock record. You will also become familiar with how the Next Generation Science Standards connect to this week’s content. Finally, you will complete a written assignment: an analysis of a local geologic feature.
7 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Early Life
- Reading: Origin of Earth's Atmosphere
- Видео: Banded Iron Formation
- Видео: Stromatolites
- Видео: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 1
- Видео: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 2
- Видео: Local Geology Assignment: Part 1
- Видео: Local Geology Assignment: Part 2
Оцениваемый: Module Two Quiz
Оцениваемый: Peer Review: Analyze a Local Geologic Feature
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Plate Tectonics: Mountain Building
You will learn how convection causes solid rock to flow in the Earth’s mantle and how the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates forms mountains. You will also learn how to identify and address common student misconceptions about plate tectonics.
5 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: How Rocks Flow
- Видео: Ductility of Rocks
- Видео: Marble Deformation
- Reading: Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics
- Видео: Scientists at Work: Mountain Building
- Видео: Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics
Оцениваемый: Module Three Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Plate Tectonics: Earthquakes
You will learn about earthquake risk. Using a multimedia teaching case about earthquake risk in Bangladesh, you will learn how scientists define and assess the risk from geologic events. You will also learn how to implement this or similar teaching cases with your students.
7 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case
- Reading: Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh
- Видео: Part One: Background
- Видео: Part Two: Data Collection
- Видео: Part Three: Results
- Видео: Part Four: Beyond Tectonics
- Видео: Closing Thoughts
- Reading: Resources
- Reading: Opportunities for Educators
- Reading: Support AMNH
Оцениваемый: Module Four Quiz
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American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
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Very informative and interactive. I learned so much about my local geology. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Very Good.
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The course was really enjoyable.