29 Inquiry-Based, Hands-On, Classroom Exercises, Lab Demonstrations, and Field Investigations in Geoscience Education
Friday, 20 May 2005
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BEYOND THE 3-D MAP: ACTIVITIES FOR INTERPRETING EARTH-SURFACE PROCESSES
Paper number: 29-3
Program: THEME SESSIONS
Time: 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Authors
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Benjamin FriesenNational Ctr for Earth-surface Dynamics, Minneapolis, MN
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Karen CampbellNational Ctr for Earth-surface Dynamics, Minneapolis, MN
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Kent KirkbyUniv of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Paul MorinUniv of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Abstract
The National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics (NCED), a NSF-funded Science and Technology Center, is developing 3-D maps for classroom use. While 3-D maps are engaging and appealing resources, teachers working with the maps in pilot studies often request background science materials, content, or specific activities to use with the maps. Pre-service teacher interns have worked with NCED researchers to develop activities based on NCED principles. This session will present example maps and activities designed to interpret earth-surface processes and landforms to students.