Best of the Earth Science
Sites of the Week
spring, 2015
Mark Francek
Central Michigan University
Mark.Francek@cmich.edu
Geology and Geography……………………………………………………………………………………………….…p.4
1. Teacher-Friendly Guide™ to the Regional Earth Science of the U.S.
2. FEMA Natural Disaster Resource Pages
3. Animated Story of Alfred Wegener and Pangaea
5. 25 Maps That Will Change the Way You See the World
6. Ted Ed Cartoon on Understanding Earth's Age
7. Learn how to Combine Google Earth Profile with USGS Geologic Maps
8. Take an Interactive Journey to the Center of the Earth
9. Drones Sacrificed for Spectacular Volcano Video
10. Pompeii - Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Animation
11. Download Free Outline Maps from Rand McNally
12. Rotate and Interact with Geologic Cross-Sections on the Fly: Visible Geology
13. Interactive Country Comparison Tool for Size, Economics, Demographics, & More
14. Google Street View for Mt. Everest & Vicinity
15. Dynamite Time-lapse Views of Chile’s Erupting Calbuco Volcano
16. Magma Expanse Under Yellowstone Super Volcano More Vast Than Thought: CNN’s view
and then the Original University Press Release
17. Interactive Earth Science Concept Maps
18. Archival Photographs and Video of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Water……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………p.9
1. Web GIS for Streamflow and Stream Basin Characteristics
2. Surfing Huge Waves in Australia Video
3. Explaining the Earthy Smell in the Air After A Light Rain: Aerosols
4. Marine Life Resource Collection from NOAA
5. Cost of Plastic Junk: Albatross Chick Regurgitating Plastic Trash
6. Great Lakes Boast 85% Ice Coverage
7. NASA Water Cycle Lessons
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8. The Gulf Stream and the Global Conveyor Belt Video
9. Interactive Graphic for calculating how much Water is Need to Grow Food
Weather………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……p. 11
1. Carbon Emission Calculator
2. See How Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Travels Around the Globe
3. Interactive Map of the Most Disaster Prone States 4.
5. Succinct Source for Addressing Climate Change Myths
6. Animated .gif shows Sun’s Path across the Arctic Summer Sky: the Sun Does not set
7. Video of Dust Storm Sweeping over Phoenix (and during a Wedding),
8. Cloud Proves What Michiganders Have Known All Along: The Mitten State Is One of A Kind
9. Interactive Global Daylight/Nighttime Simulator
10. Not for Those with a Fear of Heights: Watch a Technician Scale a 1768 ft. Tower
11. Climate Change Indicators in the United States from EPA
12. Celestial Sphere for Teaching Students Sun Height & Where Sun Seasonally Rises/Sets
13. The State of the Earth’ Climate Summarized in 4 Graphics
Space………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….p. 14
1. Ride a Photon of Light away from the Sun
2. Martian Solar Eclipse: Phobos Passes in Front of Sun
3. The Atmospheres of the Solar System Image
4. Modelling the Phases and Eclipses of the Moon
5. All about the Curiosity Rover narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
6. Innovative Games and Educational Applications to Teach Astronomical Concepts
7. NASA Video Showing Evolution of the Moon
8. Ted Talk: Tiny Satellites Show Us the Earth as It Changes In Near-Real-Time
Environmental…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………p. 17
1. Tapped – a Documentary of the Impact of the Bottled Water Industry on the Environment
2. Using Real Scientific Data to Link Daily Life to Environmental Issues
3. Plastic State of Mind Pollution Rap (Empire State of Mind Parody Rap
4. The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary Detailing Plastic Bag Pollution
5. Investigating Plastic Pollution - The Basics
6. Powerful Collection of Pictures Showing Overpopulation & Overconsumption
General………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………p. 18
1. What Is Systems Thinking? Why Use It?
2. States of Matter Phet Interactive Video
3. Over 80 Pages Worth of Demonstrations Involving Energy
4. Utility Summarizes News and Culture the Year you were Born
5. Bill Nye Narrates the Joy of Discovery
6. Discover the #1 Pop Chart Song the Day you were Born
7. Their World is in the Grip of a Lethal Outbreak: Surprise Ending
8. 10 Free Tools for Creating Infographics
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9. Ecological Land Units Map of the World from USGS and ESRI
10. Incredible Archery: Circus Shots and History of Archery,
11. Resources for Teaching Science Lab Safety
12. Ted Talk: Hidden Miracles of the Natural World
13. Incredible 3-5 Minute Videos Introducing a Variety of Science Topics: Hurricanes to
Biochemistry
14. Get your Students out into the Field with Schoolyard Ecology.
15. Does Money Buy Happiness? High Income Improves Evaluation of Life But Not Emotional
Well-Being
16. Funny Message about how we Treat the Earth
17. Spectacular Montage of Earth Images
18. Science of Candy and of Cooking
19. Live Video Feed of Red Tailed Hawks
Teaching…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………p. 23
1. Random Number Generator
2. Utility that Simplifies Difficult English
3. Web Based Inquiry Modules from Berkeley
4. On Line Science Journal: Natural Inquirer
5. Create Customized Jeopardy Games without PowerPoint
6. Habits of a Systems Thinker
7. Crazy Doppler Effect Demo with Pickup Truck
8. Movie Worksheet Database?
9. Next Generation Science Standards Webinars
Computer Tip……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……p. 25
1. 10 Free Tools For Creating Infographics
2. Veteran Teacher Suggests Free or Inexpensive Apps
3. Mobile Apps for Field Data Collection
Inspiration………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………p. 26
1. Relaxing 3 Hour Video of A Tropical Beach with Blue Sky White Sand and Palm Tree
2. Miracle in No-Man’s Land – WWI
3. 25 Of The Cutest Parenting Moments In The Animal Kingdom .
4. Meet Chris: One Incredible Farmer
5. Our Words can have a Big Impact on Female Participation in STEM
6. Amazing guitarist covers Van Halen's "Eruption"
7. Mirror Experiment: We are our own Worst Critic.
8. Words of Wisdom for High School Students: Keeping the Doors Open
9. CEO Cuts His Salary to $70k Will Raise All His Employees to $70K
10. Check out These Adorable Children with Their Big Dogs
11. Shocking Danger of Texting and Driving
Humor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……p. 28
1. Marshmallow Farming Hits Hard Times
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Humor from Will Rodgers.
More Humor from Will Rodgers.
Serenading Cattle with a Trombone- See ‘Em Come to Papa
Humorous Ash Wednesday Tribute
For Those of us Hoping for Warmer Weather.
Geology and Geography
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Teacher-Friendly Guide™ to the Regional Earth Science of the U.S.
http://geology.teacherfriendlyguide.org/index.php/prologue-mw
Paleontological Research Institution
Don Duggan-Haas
“Why does this place look the way it does? The Teacher-Friendly Guides™ to
Geology offer a comprehensive review of local and regional Earth
science. [Explore by region.] With a newfound understanding of local Earth
science, students can open the door to inquiry by applying learned scientific
concepts and principles to situations outside the classroom.”
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FEMA Natural Disaster Resource Pages
http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters
FEMA / Ready.gov.
Robert Campbell
Outlines protective measures before, during, and after natural disasters
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FEMA Natural Disaster Resource Pages
http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters
FEMA / Ready.gov.
Robert Campbell
Outlines protective measures before, during, and after natural disasters
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25 Maps That Will Change The Way You See The World
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXB1Z_CxBK0
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List 25
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Larry Claypool
Description
A great video to elicit map discussion: “Over the last few months it seems that
maps have been all the rage. We here at List25 decided to jump on the
bandwagon and highlight some of our favorites. These are 25 maps that will
change the way you see the world.”
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Ted Ed Cartoon on Understanding Earth's Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxWmh-tFGs
Joshua M. Sneideman
Joshua Sneideman
“The Earth is 4.6 billion years old -- but how can humans relate to a number
so colossal, and where do we fit on the geologic timeline? Comparing the
Earth's lifetime to one calendar year, events like the extinction of dinosaurs
and Columbus setting sail took place relatively recently. Joshua M. Sneideman
reminds us of our time and place in the universe.”
Learn how to Combine Google Earth Profile with USGS Geologic Maps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7vtxPFIQCk
Don Duggan-Haas
Don Duggan-Haas
“This video shows you how to combine Google Earth's Elevation Profile Tool
with the USGS's Digital Geologic Maps of the US States. You can quickly create
a way of comparing topography with the underlying bedrock geology.”
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Take an Interactive Journey to the Center of the Earth
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http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/story/20150306-journey-to-the-centreof-earth/index.html
BBC
Janice Tomasik & Glenn Dolphin
“Here is a clever little "what is how deep?" to the center of the earth. Just
toggle down and see what it is like.”
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Drones Sacrificed for Spectacular Volcano Video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFIWWM0Iv-U&feature=youtu.be
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National Geographic
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Bob Peterson
Description
“Video technology and science converge on an active volcano in Vanuatu,
where explorer Sam Cossman operated camera-mounted drones to capture
high-definition images of the spectacular yet dangerous Marum Crater.
Cossman and his team piloted the drones over the 7.5-mile-wide (12kilometer) caldera while confronting toxic gases and boiling lava. Although
two drones succumbed to the harsh environment, the team was able to bring
back video and photos that will help scientists learn more about the volcano
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and the life around it.”
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Pompeii - Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Animation (Don’t Miss this One)
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/dY_3ggKg0Bc
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Melbourne Museum
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Sabrina and Nick Patrone
Description
“Animation recreates how the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of
Pompeii. You can witness the eruption of a volcano of over 2000+ years ago.....
Be alert to EVERYTHING (sights & sounds) that is happening including:
1. The clouds gliding by, 2. The birds fleeing, 3. The dogs barking, 4. The first
steaming of the volcano, 5. The earthquakes, 6. The tiles falling from the roofs
because of the earthquakes, 7. The sky turning dark with volcanic debris,8. The
accumulating debris on the roofs, 9. The pyroclastic flows coming down the
left side of the mountain, 10.The fires, 11. The buildings collapsing, 12. The
pyroclastic flows overcoming the city, 13. The end of the city...... :-( And be
sure to Go Full-Screen. History Buffs will be fascinated. “Not to be missed. It's
excellent!”
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Download Free Outline Maps from Rand McNally
http://bit.ly/1IOPpMT
Rand McNally
Jim Ebert
Rand McNally—a leader in education for more than 100 years—has compiled
a collection of printable US and world outline masters that can be used to
create worksheets, slides, and more. For a limited time, we’re offering the
entire set as a complimentary download to educators. Simply click the link
below and enter your email address to get the download.
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Rotate and Interact with Geologic Cross-Sections on the Fly: Visible Geology
http://www.ifitweremyhome.com
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Andy Lintner
Don Duggenhas
Description
“Rotate cross sections for dikes, unconformities, domes, folds, & more.”
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Interactive Country Comparison Tool for Size, Economics, Demographics, &
More
http://app.visiblegeology.com/
Rowan Cockett
Rich Mccliesh
Description
“Select a country from the list below to compare what life would be like if you
were born there, instead of The United States. You'll find detailed
comparisons around the economy, health, environment, and quality of life
between The United States and your target country.” Why couldn’t the State
Department think of this?
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Google Street View for Mt. Everest & Vicinity
http://mashable.com/2015/03/12/mt-everest-google-street-view/
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Google Maps
Heather Rencyk
Description
“Google's nearly ubiquitous Street View service is slowly conquering what
little of the world it's got left to conquer. In a joint effort with Sherpa
mountaineer Apa Sherpa, the Google Maps team captured imagery of the
Khumbu region of Nepal, where Mount Everest is located.”
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Dynamite Timelapse Views of Chile’s Erupting Calbuco Volcano
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weathergang/wp/2015/04/23/dynamite-timelapse-views-of-chiles-erupting-calbucovolcano/?tid=sm_fb
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Washington Post
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Don Duggan-Haas
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“The visuals of Chile’s Calbuco volcano, erupting for the first time in 42 years,
are absolutely mind-blowing. They display billowing clouds, fueled by
volcano’s piping hot lava and smoke, which penetrate into the stratosphere
and are an incredible demonstration of the earth meeting the atmosphere.”
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Magma Expanse Under Yellowstone Supervolcano More Vast Than Thought:
CNN’s view and then the Original University Press Release
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http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/24/us/yellowstone-supervolcano-magmareservoir-discovery/index.html and for original University of Utah press
release: http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/scientists-see-deeperyellowstone-magma/
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Ben Brumfield
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Mark Francek
Description
“As tourists stroll between Yellowstone's 300 active geysers, taking selfies in
front of thousands of bubbling, boiling mud pots and hissing steam vents,
they are treading on one of the planet's greatest time bombs. The park is
a supervolcano so enormous, it has puzzled geophysicists for decades, but
now a research group, using seismic technology to scan its depths, have made
a bombshell discovery. Yellowstone's magma reserves are many magnitudes
greater than previously thought, say scientists from the University of Utah.”
It’s interesting to see the seismologist view first dispelling a common
misconception and then commenting on the danger of Yellowstone magma:
“Contrary to popular perception, the magma chamber and magma reservoir
are not full of molten rock. Instead, the rock is hot, mostly solid and sponge
like, with pockets of molten rock within it. Huang says the new study indicates
the upper magma chamber averages about 9 percent molten rock –
consistent with earlier estimates of 5 percent to 15 percent melt – and the
lower magma reservoir is about 2 percent melt.”
“The researchers emphasize that Yellowstone’s plumbing system is no larger –
nor closer to erupting – than before, only that they now have used advanced
techniques to make a complete image of the system that carries hot and
partly molten rock upward from the top of the Yellowstone hotspot plume –
about 40 miles beneath the surface – to the magma reservoir and the magma
chamber above it.”
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Interactive Earth Science Concept Maps
Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science
http://my.hrw.com/sh2/es10/nsmedia/SuperSummary/InteractiveConceptMaps/01
HQX_IES_ICM.swf
Chapter 2 Earth as a System
http://my.hrw.com/sh2/es10/nsmedia/SuperSummary/InteractiveConceptMaps/02
HQX_EAS_ICM.swf
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Chapter 30 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
http://my.hrw.com/sh2/es10/nsmedia/SuperSummary/InteractiveConceptMaps/30
HQX_STG_ICM.swf
Holt
Charles Burrows
Designed for middle to high school level, these concept maps could be adapted for
an older audience.
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Archival Photographs and Video of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvve8YiYGSo
KQED Arts
Glenn Dolphin
“THE DAMNEDEST, FINEST RUINS examines the 1906 earthquake and fire,
which burned for three days. With restored silent film footage, rare archival
photographs, and the remastered voice of Enrico Caruso, it challenges the
official story of what happened on those terrible days.”
Water
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Web GIS for Streamflow and Stream Basin Characteristics
http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/ssonline.html
USGS
Lynn Shirley
A good example of GIS being adapted for the web. Even watershed
boundaries can be delineated. Too bad more states aren’t fully implemented.
“The primary products delivered by StreamStats are streamflow statistics and
basin characteristics. Examples of streamflow statistics include the 100-year
flood, the mean annual flow, and the 7-day, 10-year low flow. Examples of
basin characteristics include the drainage area, stream slope, mean annual
precipitation and percentage of forested area. Basin characteristics are the
physical factors that control delivery of water to a point on a stream. This
information is used to protect people and property from floods and droughts,
and to manage land, water, and biological resources. StreamStats also
provides descriptive information for data-collection stations, such as station
name, identification number, latitude, longitude, and station type.”
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Surfing Huge Waves in Australia Video
http://www.wimp.com/unpredictablewaves/
Wimp.com
Mark Francek
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Description
“Professional surfer Ryan "Hippo" Hipwood challenges one of the most
unpredictable and deadliest waves for the second time after nearly drowning
in it two years ago. Known as "The Right", there are some waves in the area
that are impossible to surf.” Use this video to discuss wave physics and wave
damage.
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Marine Life Resource Collection from NOAA
http://www.education.noaa.gov/Marine_Life/
NOAA
Mark Francek
“The collections in this thematic area provide educational resources to
increase the understanding of marine life, the pressures that threaten their
existence, and the role each of us play in the stewardship of marine
ecosystems.”
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Cost of Plastic Junk: Albatross Chick Regurgitating Plastic Trash
https://vimeo.com/46998919
Oikonos
Marisa Still
“Before leaving the nest, albatross chicks regurgitate a bolus, a mass or pile of
the indigestible material they have eaten in the four months. A bolus is a
record of the chick’s diet. They contain hard parts from squid, seeds, wood,
feathers, rocks, and increasingly human trash.”
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Great Lakes Boast 85% Ice Coverage
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Kevin Duffy, Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2015/02/26/great-lakes-settle-in-for-the-deepfreeze/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gre
atlakesecho%2Fall+%28Great+Lakes+Echo+%28All%29%29
Bill Dicks
“This week’s subzero temperatures have the Great Lakes nearing record levels of ice
coverage. Today, the lakes boast 85.5 percent ice coverage. And if the two-day
forecast holds, late night lows might play into ice expansion.”
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NASA Water Cycle Lessons
http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/lesson-plans/earth-wheel-lesson-plan
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NASA
Dorian Janney
“This is the first of three lessons that have been developed to teach students
about Earth’s water cycle, the importance of freshwater resources, and how
NASA studies water in Earth’s systems.”
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The Gulf Stream and the Global Conveyor Belt Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuGrBhK2c7U
Kurz Gesagt - In a Nutshell
Mark Francek
“German animation team Kurzgesagt investigates how global ocean currents
play a part in shaping the climates of some countries and provinces. The Gulf
Stream, one such ocean current, is currently being researched as a potential
renewable energy source.”
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Interactive Graphic for Calculating how much Water is Need to Grow Food
http://graphics.latimes.com/food-water-footprint/
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LA Times
Glenn Dolphin
This interactive graphic calculates the amount of water it takes to make the
food we eat. Carnivores: be prepared to feel guilty.
Weather
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Carbon Emission Calculator
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/calc/index.html
EPA's Climate Change Division
Christa Dillabaugh
“There are many things you can do to help reduce climate change and its
effects on people and the environment. Use this calculator to learn about
some simple steps you can take to reduce your impact on the planet.”
See How Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Travels Around The Globe.
http://www.nasa.gov/press/goddard/2014/november/nasa-computermodel-provides-a-new-portrait-of-carbon-dioxide/#.VHYS88m9azr
NASA
Kim Kramer
“An ultra-high-resolution NASA computer model has given scientists a
stunning new look at how carbon dioxide in the atmosphere travels around
the globe. Plumes of carbon dioxide in the simulation swirl and shift as
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winds disperse the greenhouse gas away from its sources.”
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Interactive Map of the Most Disaster Prone States
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/01/21/earthquakesfloods-and-volcanoes-the-most-disaster-prone-places-in-america/
Washington Post
Randall Schaetzl
“Fires. Floods. Storms. Hurricanes. Volcanoes! The Federal Emergency
Management Agency has declared more than 3,000 disasters since 1953,
covering the gamut of large-scale calamities ranging from tornadoes to terrorism,
and everything in between. Since 1964, they've been tracking these disaster
declarations at the county level, which I've mapped below. Click on any county to
get a detailed breakdown of each category of disaster for that county.”
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Succinct Source for Addressing Climate Change Myths
http://realitydrop.org/#myths
Reality Drop
Zach Miller
Find a list of myths concerning climate change. Click the myth for a rebuttal.
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Animated .gif shows Sun’s Path across the Arctic Summer Sky: the Sun Does
not Set
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D1LC3KkrcKw/Uvoyy8ndGII/AAAAAAAAI34/Nza2r8_cPGI/w506h304/arctic%2Bsummer.gif
Unknown
Thomas Porter
“A day in the artic summer when the sun does not set “
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Video of Dust Storm Sweeping over Phoenix (and during a Wedding)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdfdpOPtuSE and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_eR0PmDXfs
Bergwax
Mark Francek
“A large dust storm rolled over Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday as the National
Weather Service issued a warning for the area”
Cloud Proves What Michiganders Have Known All Along: The Mitten State Is
One Of A Kind
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/24/cloud-shaped-like12
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michigan_n_5529132.html
Kate Abbey-Lambertz
Bill Dicks
“Cloud that looks exactly like Michigan”
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Interactive Global Daylight/Nighttime Simulator
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http://astro.unl.edu/classaction/animations/coordsmotion/daylightsimulator.h
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NAAP
Suggested by Zach Miller
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“Simulation showing daylight and nighttime regions on a flat map of Earth. Daily
and yearly motions of the sunlight pattern can be shown.”
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Not for Those with Fear of Heights: Watch a Technician Scale a 1768 ft. Tower
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c
Site Author
Sukkie Bek
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Larry Claypool
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Watch brave technicians climb this tower with heavy equipment and no
parachute.
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Why Aren’t Day And Night Equal On Equinox?
http://earthsky.org/space/why-arent-day-and-night-equal-on-the-day-of-theequinox
Bruce McClure
Peter Saricino
“On the day of the equinox, the center of the sun would set about 12 hours
after rising – given a level horizon, as at sea, and no atmospheric refraction.”
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Climate Change Indicators in the United States from EPA
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/indicators/index.html
EPA
Kevin Rosseel
“EPA is working with many other organizations to collect and communicate
data about climate change. With help from these partners, EPA has compiled
the third edition of this report, presenting 30 indicators to help readers
understand observed long-term trends related to the causes and effects of
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climate change.”
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Celestial Sphere for Teaching Students Sun Height & Where Sun Seasonally
Rises/Sets
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http://www.discoverearthscience.com/regentses/units/earthinspace/images/
CelestialSphere_blank.pdf
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Zach Miller
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Zach Miller
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“Worksheet on Celestial Sphere”
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The State of the Earth’ Climate Summarized in 4 Graphics
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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/earth-day-climate-trends-18907
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Climate Central, Brian Kahn and Andrea Thompson
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Mark Francek
Description
“It’s easy to get caught up in individual records or wondering what
influence climate change has on extreme weather events. But to really
understand climate change, the trends are what matter. Here are four that
make it clear how our planet is changing.”
Space
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Ride a Photon of Light away from the Sun
https://vimeo.com/117815404
Alphonse Swinehart
Chris Tycner
In our terrestrial view of things, the speed of light seems incredibly fast. But
as soon as you view it against the vast distances of the universe, it's
unfortunately very slow. This animation illustrates, in real-time, the journey of
a photon of light emitted from the surface of the sun and traveling across a
portion of the solar system, from a human perspective.
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Martian Solar Eclipse Phobos Passes in Front of Sun
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http://www.flixxy.com/solar-eclipse-on-mars.htm
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Flixxy.com
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Bill Dicks
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“On Aug. 20, 2013, Curiosity Rover looked up from the Martian surface and
saw the larger of the two moons of Mars, Phobos, passing directly in front of
the sun. This is a good time to reflect on the strange fact that our moon and
our sun as seen from the earth surface have almost the same size, by pure
chance. Also note how Phobos is much lumpier-looking than our
moon. Phobos is 14-mile wide and its orbit is only 3,700 miles up. Our moon
is orbiting at 239,000 miles.”
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The Atmospheres of the Solar System Image
http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/07/25/planetatmospheres/
Compound Interest
Bob Riddle
“We’re heading out of this world for today’s post, to examine the
atmospheric compositions of the other planets in the solar system, as well as
our own. Practically every other planet in our solar system can be considered
to have an atmosphere, apart from perhaps the extremely thin, transient
atmosphere of Mercury, with the compositions varying from planet to planet.
Different conditions on different planets can also give rise to particular
effects.”
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Modelling the Phases and Eclipses of the Moon
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/guided_discovery/examples/moon_phases.ht
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Ann Bykerk-Kauffman
Ellen Smith
“In this activity, students use a light source, a polystyrene ball, and their bodies to
model solar and lunar eclipses, the phases of the moon, and the revolution and
rotation of the moon. By observing their models of these phenomena in three
dimensions, reality-checking with their notes of their observations of the real
moon, drawing simple diagrams and completing complex partial diagrams,
students "discover" the causes of phases and eclipses and the period of the
moon's revolution and rotation.”
All about the Curiosity Rover narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczKXWvokm4
Caltech
Bob Riddle
“The Curiosity Mars Rover is one of the most complex machines ever built, a
fully equipped analytical laboratory rolling around on the surface of another
planet. “Our Curiosity" celebrates the mission's exploratory spirit and
scientific prowess with narration from Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Felicia Day,
and an original score from Austin Wintory.”
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Innovative Games and Educational Applications to Teach Astronomical
Concepts
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http://save-point.herokuapp.com/dashboard/
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Society for Astronomy Visualization and Education
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Glenn Dolphin
“The SAVE/Point team is comprised of astronomers and educators. Our
mission is creating fun, engaging and scientifically accurate educational
activities that are widely accessible and on multiple devices and browsers. We
are committed to delivering new educational platforms that will engage
students, educators and astronomy enthusiasts through an imaginative
gamified experience that rewards learning.”
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NASA Video Showing Evolution of the Moon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKmSQqp8wY&feature=youtu.be
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NASA Goddard
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Randy Schaetzl
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“From year to year, the moon never seems to change. Craters and other
formations appear to be permanent now, but the moon didn't always look like
this. Thanks to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we now have a better
look at some of the moon's history. Learn more in this video!”
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Tiny Satellites Show Us The Earth As It Changes In Near-Real-Time
http://www.ted.com/talks/will_marshall_teeny_tiny_satellites_that_photogra
ph_the_entire_planet_every_day#t-15969
Will Marshall
Robert Ross
“Satellite imaging has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth, with detailed
images of nearly every street corner readily available online. But Planet Labs'
Will Marshall says we can do better and go faster — by getting smaller. He
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introduces his tiny satellites — no bigger than 10 by 10 by 30 centimeters —
that, when launched in a cluster, provide high-res images of the entire planet,
updated daily.”
Environmental
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Tapped – a Documentary of the Impact of the Bottled Water Industry on the
Environment
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/tapped/
Top Documentary Films
Stephanie Homyak
“Examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health,
climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil. The documentary is well
structured and presents an overwhelming amount of evidence which will
change the way anyone thinks about bottled and municipal water.”
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Using Real Scientific Data to Link Daily Life to Environmental Issues
http://www.amnh.org/explore/curriculum-collections/ecology-disrupted
American Museum of Natural History
Patricia A. Miller
“Using real scientific data to link daily life to environmental issues and
ecological functions in secondary school science classrooms.”
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Plastic State of Mind Pollution Rap (Empire State of Mind Parody Rap)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koETnR0NgLY&feature=youtu.be
Green Sangha
Matt Coia
Clever rap on the perils of prodigious plastic consumption. “Made by
passionate volunteers on a super tiny budget, on the behalf of Green Sangha”
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The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary Detailing Plastic Bag Pollution
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLgh9h2ePYw
HealtheBay
Mark Francek
“Narrated by Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons, this "mockumentary"
video, hammers home the stark reality of California's plastic bag pollution
situation” Compare this video with serious documentaries about turtle and
salmon migrations.
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Investigating Plastic Pollution - The Basics
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHg291KeFls
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TheAlgalita
Mark Francek
Follow up the “Majestic Plastic Bag” video above with this one to bring home
the problems associated with plastic pollution.
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Powerful Collection of Pictures Showing Overpopulation/Overconsumption
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http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionalsnetwork/gallery/2015/apr/01/over-population-over-consumption-in-pictures
The Guardian
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Don Duggen Haas
Description
“How do you raise awareness about population explosion? One group
thought that the simplest way would be to show people” Eye opening and
sad.
General
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What Is Systems Thinking? Why Use It?
http://watersfoundation.org/systems-thinking/what/
Waters Foundation
Mark Francek
“Systems thinking utilizes habits, tools and concepts to develop an
understanding of the interdependent structures of dynamic systems. When
individuals have a better understanding of systems, they are better able to
identify the leverage points that lead to desired outcomes.”
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States of Matter Phet Interactive Video
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter
Phet Interactive Simulations
Trish Loeblein
“You can change the thermometer to Celsius, use the “Teacher” menu next to
“File”. There is also a handy option to use a white background for making
students handouts or using a projector in a more bright room.”
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States of Matter Phet Interactive Video
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter
Phet Interactive Simulations
Trish Loeblein
“You can change the thermometer to Celsius, use the “Teacher” menu next to
“File”. There is also a handy option to use a white background for making
students handouts or using a projector in a more bright room.”
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Bill Nye Narrates the Joy of Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0_YHVFoXkM
Melody sheep
Bob Riddle
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Discover the #1 Pop Chart Song the Day you were Born
http://billboard.fm/birthday-song
BillBoardfm
Randy Schaetzl
“Enter the date into this web page and it will return to you the top song for
that date. Great for work avoidance.”
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Their World is in the Grip of a Lethal Outbreak: Surprise Ending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ0aksbiiXw
Channel 4
Bob Riddle
“Their world is in the grip of a lethal outbreak. A mysterious blue substance is
leading to catastrophic destruction. Who is behind it all?”
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10 Free Tools For Creating Infographics
http://www.creativebloq.com/infographic/tools-2131971
Sarah James
Jasmine Jones
“Don't have hours to spare crafting something beautiful in Photoshop? Sarah
James selects tools that won't cost you a penny...”
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Ecological Land Units Map of the World
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http://ecoexplorer.arcgis.com/eco/
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USGS and ESRI
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Barbara Batterson & Joseph Kerski
Description
“The US Geological Survey (USGS) and Esri are pleased to announce the
publication of the most detailed global ecological land units map in the world.
This exciting new global data set provides a science platform for better
understanding and accounting of the world’s resources. Scientists, land
managers, conservationists, developers, and the public will use this map to
“A marvelous excerpt from Bill Nye's recent debate set to original music.
Subscribe for more science mashups and remixes!”
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improve regional, national, and global resource management, planning, and
decision making.”
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Incredible Archery: Circus Shots and History of Archery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEG-ly9tQGk
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Lars Anderson
Trevor Hobbs
“History of archery and a modern master who uses old techniques that have
long been replaced by gadgets and excessive features. Incredible shots. Your
jaw will drop.” Not being familiar with the sport, it seems that some of these
shots are impossible but then he is a master….
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Resources for Teaching Science Lab Safety
http://mjksciteachingideas.com/safety.html
MJKrech
Richard LeSueur
“PowerPoints, safety contracts, activities, games, quizzes, etc. My favorite
ones are the "Safety Scenarios Game" and the "Safety Poster." For the game,
you break the kids up into groups of 3-5, and hand them a packet of safety
scenarios (they have to keep them face down until you say). When you say
go, they flip the scenario over, read over it carefully, and then look at their
contract to see which rule(s) weren't being followed. Once a team finds a
rule, they raise their hands in the air. First team to respond with a right
answer earns points. The team with the most points at the end of the game
earns a prize. It's a lot of fun and a great review of the safety rules for the
kids.”
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Ted Talk: Hidden Miracles Of The Natural World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiZqn6fV-4Y
TED Talks - Louie Schwartzberg
Mark Francek
“We live in a world of useable beauty, so subtle and delicate that it is
imperceptible to the human eye. To bring this invisible world to light,
filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg bends the boundaries of time and space with
high-speed cameras, time lapses and microscopes. At TED2014, he shares
highlights from his latest project, a 3D film titled "Mysteries of the Unseen
World," which slows down, speeds up, and magnifies the astonishing wonders
of nature.”
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Incredible 3-5 Minute Videos Introducing a Variety of Science Topics:
Hurricanes to Biochemistry
https://vimeo.com/user2605402/videos/page:1/sort:date
Frank Gregorio
Mark Francek
These professionally prepared videos are a great introduction to a variety of
science topics. Highly recommended!
Get your Students out into the Field with Schoolyard Ecology
http://www.caryinstitute.org/educators/teaching-materials/syefest/lessonplans/quadrats-and-questions
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cornelia 'Lia' Harris
“Schoolyards present a wealth of opportunities for exploring ecological
concepts, and the Cary Institute has long been pioneers in helping teachers
develop authentic and worthwhile investigations for students. The Schoolyard
Ecology for Elementary School Teachers (SYEFEST) project created a number
protocols and lessons, most of them inquiry-based, for outdoor study.”
Does Money Buy Happiness? High income improves evaluation of life but not
emotional well-being
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http://www.pnas.org/content/107/38/16489.full
Site Author 1. Daniel Kahneman1 and Angus Deaton
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Mark Francek
“Recent research has begun to distinguish two aspects of subjective wellbeing. Emotional well-being refers to the emotional quality of an individual's
everyday experience—the frequency and intensity of experiences of joy,
stress, sadness, anger, and affection that make one's life pleasant or
unpleasant. Life evaluation refers to the thoughts that people have about
their life when they think about it. We raise the question of whether money
buys happiness, separately for these two aspects of well-being. We report an
analysis of more than 450,000 responses to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being
Index, a daily survey of 1,000 US residents conducted by the Gallup
Organization. We find that emotional well-being (measured by questions
about emotional experiences yesterday) and life evaluation (measured by
Cantril's Self-Anchoring Scale) have different correlates. Income and
education are more closely related to life evaluation, but health, care giving,
loneliness, and smoking are relatively stronger predictors of daily emotions.
When plotted against log income, life evaluation rises steadily. Emotional
well-being also rises with log income, but there is no further progress beyond
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an annual income of ~$75,000. Low income exacerbates the emotional pain
associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health, and being alone. We
conclude that high income buys life satisfaction but not happiness, and that
low income is associated both with low life evaluation and low emotional
well-being.
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Funny Message about how we Treat the Earth
http://www.flixxy.com/danger-humans-a-message-from-the-interstellarsafety-council.htm
Flixxy.com
Mark Francek
“A starship is entering an area of space near our solar system. The crew is
being briefed on the strange species called 'humans.'”
Spectacular Montage of Earth Images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_abkDLAF5Q
Ivo Raunic
Mark Francek
“Clips of earth and the things surrounding it.” These images would serve as a
great ice breaker or intro. activity.
Science of Candy and of Cooking
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/index.html and
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html
Exploratorium
Bill Burton
“Making candy is a delicious and fun art! But it’s also a fascinating and precise
science. When you’re making candy, whether you know it or not, you are a
chemist—transforming matter from one state to another!”
Live Video Feed of Red Tailed Hawks
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/16/Red-tailed_Hawks/
Cornell University
Nancy Ridenaur
The Heron cam is not working, but the one for Hawks on campus definitely
is. Here I caught the parent feeding two of the three babies. Great teaching
tool!
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Teaching
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Utility that Simplifies Difficult English
Rewordify.com
Rewordify.com
Melissa Cox
“Rewordify.com lets you read more, understand more, learn more words,
and teach more effectively. It simplifies English, teaches vocabulary, creates
learning materials, and lets you create documents to teach people all over
the world. It has many more features, and it's all free.” This might be of use
to English learners. When cutting and pasting text from our textbook, there
is some simplification but the many technical terms remain intact.
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Web Based Inquiry Modules from Berkeley
https://wise.berkeley.edu/
National Science Foundation
Meg O'Mahony
“A "web-based science inquiry environment".”
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On Line Science Journal: Natural Inquirer
http://www.naturalinquirer.org/
Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association
Babs McDonald
“The Natural Inquirer is a middle school science education journal! Scientists
report their research in journals, which enable scientists to share
information with one another. This journal, The Natural Inquirer, was
created so that scientists can share their research with middle school
students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by
scientists in the USDA Forest Service.” The journal is searchable, available in
multiple languages, and has articles for K-12, not just middle school.
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Create Customized Jeopardy Games without PowerPoint
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https://jeopardylabs.com/
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Jeopardy Labs
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Ryan Rudkin
Description
“JeopardyLabs allows you to create a customized jeopardy template without
PowerPoint. The games you make can be played online from anywhere in
the world. Building your own jeopardy template is a piece of cake. Just use
our simple editor to get your game up and running.Not interested in building
your own jeopardy templates? Well that's cool too. You can browse other
jeopardy templates created by other people. It doesn't get any better than
this!”
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Habits of a Systems Thinker
http://watersfoundation.org/systems-thinking/habits-of-a-systems-thinker/
Systems Thinking in Schools
Mark Francek
“The Habits of a Systems Thinker describe ways of thinking about how
systems work and how actions taken can impact results seen over
time. They encompass a spectrum of thinking strategies that foster
problem-solving and encourage questioning. To learn about the 14 habits of
systems thinking, click on each diagram to the left. You will see a description,
illustration and questions related to the selected habit.”
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Crazy Doppler Effect Demo with Pickup Truck
http://youtu.be/cef6fOgHxjQ
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Rob DeMarco
Rob DeMarco
It worked really well! I did ask my admin permission first. Had a few students
record it on their phones. If nothing else, they will remember their crazy
science teacher driving past the school laying on the horn...
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Movie Worksheet Database
http://moviesheets.com/
Moviesheets.com
Sarah Rae
“Movie Sheets contains one of the largest databases of classroom movie
worksheets on the net. These worksheets are based on films that teachers
have viewed then subsequently created film guides for.”
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Next Generation Science Standards Webinars
http://www.teachtci.com/science/interactive-science-textbooks-andcurriculum/ngss-webinars-and-videos.html
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The GLOBE Program
Paul Ruscher
“We've compiled some dynamite resources to get you up to speed on NGSS.
Computer Tips
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10 Free Tools For Creating Infographics
http://www.creativebloq.com/infographic/tools-2131971
Sarah James
Jasmine Jones
“Don't have hours to spare crafting something beautiful in Photoshop? Sarah
James selects tools that won't cost you a penny...”
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Veteran Teacher Suggests Free or Inexpensive Apps
Mark Heilbrunn
“I check amazon daily for the free app of the day. Every once in a while they
have something useful. I don't use many educational apps mainly because
students are not allowed to bring their phones. Here are the few that I do
use:
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Foxfi & foxfi key or PDA net +: This enables me to use my phone as a
wifi hotspot without my provider being aware of it and charging me
for it. It is very useful if I want to show my students something that is
blocked by the school's filter (such as YouTube)
Swiss Army Knife: Has the following: flashlight, stopwatch, unit
converter, timer, compass, bubble level, calculator, magnifying glass,
mirror, and ruler
Cam Scanner: uses the phone as a scanner and makes a pdf document
Google Voice: I use this for calling and texting students and
parents. It is a dedicated work number for me, and it saves all texts
and voicemails
Total Relaxation: good after a hard day. Relaxing through hypnosis
PC remote: turns my phone into a remote control for my computer”
Mobile Apps for Field Data Collection
https://eos.org/project-updates/streamlining-field-data-collection-mobileapps
Reid J. Camp and Joseph M. Wheaton
Paul Rusher
“With the availability and affordability of new customized apps on
smartphones and tablets, data collected in the field are becoming easier to
input, store, and share.”
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Inspiration
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Relaxing 3 Hour Video of A Tropical Beach with Blue Sky White Sand and
Palm Tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qREKP9oijWI&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH6dJBt3
GkUn07t10vzmP4zT&index=2&feature=inp-em-w40-12
Hansende
Tim Wozniak
“Relaxing video by ocean” This is a way to get students to chill before class
begins.
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Miracle in No-Man’s Land - WWI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM#t=206
Sainsbury’s
Tim Wozniak
It’s a little late for Christmas, but this depiction, based on an actual event in
WWI is timeless.
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25 Of The Cutest Parenting Moments In The Animal Kingdom
http://www.boredpanda.com/cute-animal-parenting/
Linda D
Tim Wozniak
“A parent’s love for their child knows no boundaries, and this is true both of
us and of our animal friends. In these heartwarming photos of animal
parenting, you’ll recognize many of the same tender and stressful childhood
moments that you may have also experienced as a parent or a child.”
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Meet Chris: One Incredible Farmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9S3n_tILKo
OWN TV
Mark Francek
“Everyone knows farming requires hard physical labor. While Apricot Lane
Farms has a lot of excellent farmhands, none have been as memorable as
Chris. Hear Chris' extraordinary story in this Super Soul Short from John
Chester.”
Our Words can have a Big Impact on Female Participation in STEM
http://www.wimp.com/wordsimpact/
Wimp.com
Mark Francek
“There are fewer and fewer women in the United States taking advanced
science, technology, engineering, and math programs in university. The cause
may very well be in the way society treats young girls and their pursuit of
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non-traditional careers.”
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Amazing guitarist covers Van Halen's "Eruption"
http://www.wimp.com/guitaristeruption/
Wimp.com
Tim Wozniak
“Musician and guitar instructor John Denner, who was born with only one
hand, covers "Eruption" by Van Halen and nails every single note. Denner
does not have any formal music training and started learning in his early 20s
with custom guitar picks.”
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Mirror Experiment: We are our own Worst Critic
http://www.wimp.com/mirrorexperiment/
Wimp.com
Mark Francek
“BuzzFeed invited people to stand in front of a mirror and express things they
didn't like about themselves. Proving people are their own worst critic,
strangers on the other side of the one-way mirror describe what they see
when these people walk in.”
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Words of Wisdom for High School Students: Keeping the Doors Open
Chad Wiekierak
Mark Francek
“I tell my sons to close their eyes and envision a room filled with hundreds of
open doors. Each one leads to a different future. As you go through school
your job is to keep as many of those doors open as possible. If you want to
play on your Xbox instead of studying, you better be prepared to have a few
of those doors close. You don't want to look at that room your senior year
and only see one or two open doors remaining.”
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CEO cuts his salary to $70K will raise all his employees to $70K
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/business/owner-of-gravity-paymentsa-credit-card-processor-is-setting-a-new-minimum-wage-70000-ayear.html?_r=0
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Pat Cohen
Sue Francek
“Mr. Price surprised his 120-person staff by announcing that he planned over
the next three years to raise the salary of even the lowest-paid clerk,
customer service representative and salesman to a minimum of $70,000.”
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Check Out These Adorable Children With Their Big Dogs
http://www.wimp.com/childrendogs/
Huffington Post
Tim Wozniak
“They may be large and powerful, but these huge dogs are gentle giants
protecting these little babies”
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Shocking Danger of Texting and Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlxjng8h3Tc
David Carter
Tim Wozniak
“It doesn't take a horror movie to get audiences to jump from their seats.
Sometimes, a clever ad will do the trick. Moviegoers in Hong Kong
apparently didn't know what was in store when the lights went down and
they began to watch a film in which a driver is cruising down a road. Watch
the clip above to see what happened next.”
Humor
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Marshmallow Farming Hits Hard Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yflTu150QZw
Ben O
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Too much rain ruins marshmallow crop in North Carolina.
Humor from Will Rodgers
Will Rodgers
Larry Claypool
“Never Squat With Your Spurs On - Will Rogers
Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash in Alaska with bush pilot Wiley
Post, was one of the greatest political country/cowboy sages the USA has ever
known. Some of his sayings:
1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.
4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5. Always drink upstream from the herd.
6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and
put it back into your pocket.
8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who
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learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and
find out for themselves.
9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.
10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to
make sure it's still there.
11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.
12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he
started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.
The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.”
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Will Rodgers
Larry Claypool
“First ~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age
and start bragging about it.
Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people
to know 'why' I look this way.
I've traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren't paved.
Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think
of Algebra.
Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it's such
a nice change from being young.
Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable and relaxed.
Tenth ~ Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft. Today it's called golf.
And, finally. ...... If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have
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anything to laugh at when you're old.”
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Serenading Cattle with a Trombone- See ‘Em Come to Papa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs_-emj1qR4#t=15
Farmer Derek Klingenberg
Mark Francek
“Serenading the cattle with my trombone”
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Humorous Ash Wednesday Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6VbSSuDFPo
Tim Cavanaugh
Tim Wozniak
“Us Catholics will especially appreciate the humor here.”
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For Those of us Hoping for Warmer Weather
http://youtu.be/wkDvqQKGgDA
Rick Mercer
Grant Davidson
A humorous look at our cold from our Canadian friends. This is also a
springboard for comparing the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
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