Hello Everyone,
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This will be the last installment of the “Earth Science Site of the Week” until September. It’s a bit different from past mailings. This mailing includes all “Editor’s Picks” from this semester, organized by topic. If this long email is rejected by your server and you would like to obtain a copy, send me an email OFF LIST to [log in to unmask] and I’ll send you this mailing as a Word document attachment.
Thanks to all who contributed sites for the mailings. I am indebted to Ms. Sara Chetcuti who assisted in formatting this weekly mailing. Have a safe, restful, and recharging summer break!
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Geology and Geography
1. New Tsunami Film from Japan
2. 50 Amazing Facts About Earth
3. Liquifaction – Live in Japan
4. 10 Dinosaur Myths that Need to Go Extinct
5. Geography and Geology Animations
6. National Geographic Super Volcano Video in Entirety
7. Geography in the News: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves
8. A 3.8 Billion-Pixel Tour Of Mount Everest
9. Why Earth Science Education is Vital Video
10. Analysis of Land-Surface Temperature Records Going Back 250 Years
11. Singing Sand Dunes
12. The Geologists Are Coming Rap
13. Interactive and Eye Opening View of Northern Hemisphere Sea Ice Area
14. Tsunami Flooding on Crowded Street
Maps of the Week
1. The United States of Craigslist
2. Mapping the Truth: How the Same Map Data can Look Different,
3. The 20 “Biggest” Cities in the United States Might not be What you Think.
4. Animated History Map of the U.S.
5. Using Topographic Maps to Study Landforms in ArcGIS Online
6. iMapTV – A GIS Interface for Weather
7. Interactive Topographic Maps Illustrating Physiographic Features
8. Storytelling Current Events with Maps
9. Map of How the Country is Divided Over The NFL
10. Awesome Wind Map Gallery
11. Earth Gravity Map
12. Extending Google Maps Functionality: Geokov.com
Water
1. Movie on Coastal Processes: Dated but Probably the Best out There
2. Visualization Shows Ocean Surface Currents in Unique Fashion
3. Perpetual Ocean: Visualization Shows Ocean Surface Currents
4. What Would Happen if all of the Water<http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=80696&i=7301> on Earth’s Surface were Bunched up into a Ball<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/photo/2010-04/15/13253168_21n.jpg>?
5. Ocean Portal – Resources from Smithsonian Institute
6. Super Water Resistant Spray Video (Hydrophobic)
7. An Eye-Opening Comparison of How Little Fresh Water Exists on Earth.
8. “Surf’s Up Dude” on a 100 ft. Wave off Portugal above Submarine Canyon
9. Manhattan Sized Glacier Calving Event Caught on Film
Weather
1. Distribution of Global Aerosols Animation
2. What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
3. Derecho Moving Southeastward from the Midwest to the East Coast
4. NOAA Sunrise, Sunset, Solar Noon, and Solar Position Calculator
5. National Research Council Video Series Summarizes the State of Climate Science Research
6. Hurricane Sandy Vs. Hurricane Katrina Statistics
7. Short Films on Climate Change from National Academies
8. Why Does the Sun Shine Song
9. Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator
10. Climate Change Simulation
11. My NASA Data
Space
1. Hip Hop Moon Phases Rap
2. 50 Years of Space Exploration in One Picture
3. Zoomable Galaxy Size Comparison Chart
4. New Discovery: An Alien Solar System With Two Earth-Sized Worlds in Habitable Zone
5. Absolutely Mind-blowing Video Shot from the Space Shuttle During Launch
6. Interactive Resources for Teaching Astronomy
7. Time Lapse: Space Shuttle Endeavour Squeezes Through L.A. Streets
8. A Variety of Real-Time Weather Maps from the American Meteorological Society
9. ‘Black Marble’ Views of Earth and of Light Pollution
10. Baumgartner’s Freefall from 128k Feet – Full Version
11. Apollo 17 Night Time Launch Video
12. Solar Eclipse from Space
13. Comet of the Century?
14. Phases of the Moon Rap
15. Tour NASA Johnson Space Center with Gangnam Style Parody
16. Amazing Saturn Images
Environmental
1. The Truth About Ocean Decline
2. Point Nemo Is The Location In The Ocean That Is Farthest From Land
3. Ecological Footprint Calculator
4. The Impact of Trash on Midway Island’s Bird Population: MUST SEE.
5. Environmental Education from Harvard School of Public Health
6. Find Endangered Species by State
Teaching
1. Middle School Chemistry
2. Space Class for Teaching Astronomy
3. Using NASA Data for Weather Lesson Plans,
4. Changing Education Paradigms Talk
5. Science Lessons for 3-5 Year Olds
6. Popular Game Show Templates for Assessment
7. Strategies for Using Inquiry in your Classroom
8. Cornell Notes Format for Condensing and Organizing Notes
9. Science Movie and Hollywood Science Film Worksheet Database
10. Resources for Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
General
1. USGS Educational Resources
2. Interactive Simulations
3. Implementing Experimental Design Vocabulary While Practicing Critical Thinking Skills
4. Minute Physics
5. Zoom the Scale of the Universe
6. Tween Tribune Short Articles that Will Interest Middle Schoolers
7. Free Poster Showing Intersection of Biology and Geology
8. Beauty and the Beak – Eagle Gets a Second Chance
9. Animated Nature Photos
10. Middle School Chemistry Project
Inspiration
1. So God Made a Dog.
2. Car Salesman Gets the Car Ride of his Life from Jeff Gordon
3. Family-Adopts-9-Children-In-Need
4. A Blind Dog with a Special Talent
5. Challenges Facing Today’s Students
6. Motivational Quotes for Everyone, Including Teachers and Students
Humor
1. How Colds Spread Around ESPN Studios
2. A Mother’s Dictionary
3. Your Body is a Map Maker
4. Bad Lip Reading for NFL Players and Coaches
5. Weird Road Sign Contest: Which One is Wackiest?
6. Happy People Dancing on Planet Earth
7. This is SportsCenter- Robinson Cano and the Spread of Colds
8. Nike Golf: No Cup is Safe
Science Fact or Science Fiction?
1. Science Fact or Science Fiction? (See answer at end of mailing.)
Computer Tip
1. Class Management Tool via Smartphone
2. Create an Avatar for your Classroom
3. iPad (iOS) Resources
Geology and Geography
Site Name
New Tsunami Film from Japan
Site URL
http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/tsunami_japan_1.html
Site Author
Unknown
Suggested by
Nancy Ridenaur
Description
This is just stunning to see how the water builds, inexorably, moving so swiftly, overtaking everything in its path. It's shot from high ground, but toward the end of the video you can see panicked residents running for their lives. Almost as dramatic as the video is its audio track, where even if you don't speak Japanese, you can tell the people are expressing concern at the beginning, but by the end, their voices have reached a high level of panic and horror as they watch their homes washing away.
Site Name
50 Amazing Facts About Earth
Site URL
http://www.universetoday.com/101604/50-amazing-facts-about-earth/
Site Author
Jason Major
Suggested by
Larry Mascotti
Description
“Do you know how much material falls onto Earth from space every day? How many different species there are in the ocean? How far the continents move every year? In honor of Earth Day here’s a very cool infographic that answers those questions about our planet — and 47 more!” Some claims are off, like the one about dinosaur size and the world’s highest temperature but the site will stimulate discussion.
Site Name
Liquifaction – Live in Japan
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OyzkII5JTU
Site Author
TimeNetworkInc<http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeNetworkInc?feature=watch>
Suggested by
John Nelson
Description
In Japan. If you watch the border between the two cement tile types, you can see it slip back and forth. It’s pretty eerie how quiet it is except for the sliding and a few gasps. It must be bizarre to live in a place where the ground seems like it is alive, right? Then the water hits the surface near the end of the video.
Site Name
10 Dinosaur Myths that Need to Go Extinct
Site URL
http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/10-dinosaur-myths-that-need-to-go-extinct
Site Author
Brian Switek
Suggested by
From Diana Harding via Tom McGuire
Description
“Dinosaurs are nature’s celebrities. We love them. But dinosaurs are changing so fast that the monstrous creatures we imagine in our youth become strangers as scientific discovery continues to tweak what we know about them.”
Site Name
Geography and Geology Animations
Site URL
http://whs.moodledo.co.uk/course/view.php?id=1365
Site Author
Hugh Mothersole
Suggested by
Mary Rodgers
Description
Find an extensive list of “Animations, video clips and interactive images in geography [and geology] that can help you to understand the complex natural processes that take place at or close to the surface of the earth. The animated diagrams and maps speed up time, giving you the opportunity to see and understand the long term changes that take place at or near the surface of the Earth. Many of the animations are also interactive.”
Site Name
National Geographic Super Volcano Video in Entirety
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7as7Ej_U6yU
Site Author
National Geographic
Suggested by
John Hulsmann
Description
“A million times more powerful than Hiroshima, a super volcano may exist beneath Yellowstone. If it erupts, would we survive?”
Site Name
Geography in the News: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Site URL
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/08/geography-in-the-news-u-s-strategic-petroleum-reserves/
Site Author
Neal Lineback and Mandy Lineback Gritzner
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
“With average gas prices in the United States hovering around $4 a gallon in October, 2012, the Obama administration briefly considered releasing some of the oil held in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). While it was unlikely the administration would do so and many say it would not alleviate prices at the pump anyway, it is a strategy often touted when gas prices rise quickly. More recently prices began falling, but the strategy will likely come up again with future price fluctuations.”
Site Name
A 3.8 Billion-Pixel Tour Of Mount Everest
Site URL
http://www.npr.org/2012/12/20/167621313/a-billion-pixel-tour-of-mount-everest
Site Author
David Breashears
Suggested by
Marion Weaver
Description
“Photographer David Breashears of Glacier Works was on All Things Considered Monday to talk about a new way of photographing the Himalayan region: By stitching together 400-plus images into one giant, zoomable, interactive image — or a "gigapan" containing more than a billion pixels.”
Site Name
Why Earth Science Education is Vital Video
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZiAAmNaqbk&list=PLTBBygdCOWWd-7-WOjPvPBSawmlvMoSDH
Site Author
AGI
Suggested by
Thomas McGuire
Description
This is a really good introduction to Earth Science. It's especially useful for teaches right at the beginning of the academic year; just 5 minutes of very impressive visuals. Other 5-minute segments on the "Big 10 Ideas" follow which can be used at later times to introduce various topics.
Site Name
Analysis of Land-Surface Temperature Records Going Back 250 Years
Site URL
http://berkeleyearth.org/
Site Author
Berkeley Earth
Suggested by
Charlene Rydgren
Description
“Berkeley Earth has just released analysis of land-surface temperature records going back 250 years, about 100 years further than previous studies. The analysis shows that global warming is real, and the best explanation of the temperature trend is a combination of volcanoes and CO2.”
Site Name
Singing Sand Dunes
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mbypyJjqhk
Site Author
National Geographic
Suggested by
Bryce Hand
Description
“"Singing," "squeaking," or "booming" sand has been reported from deserts all over the world. Under the right conditions, all you have to do is generate a small avalanche on the slip face of a dune. Continuous avalanching under steady wind conditions can give a continuous tone.”
Site Name
The Geologists Are Coming Rap
Site URL
http://theamoebapeople.bandcamp.com/track/the-geologists-are-coming
Site Author
The Amoeba People
Suggested by
Jan Woerner
Description
“You can listen to this rap and/or download it for your class. The words are also on the site.” This group is a cross between Devo and Mr. Smith from The Matrix
Site Name
Interactive and Eye Opening View of Northern Hemisphere Sea Ice Area
Site URL
http://arctic.atmos.uiuc.edu/cryosphere/arctic.sea.ice.interactive.html
Site Author
The Cryosphere Today
Suggested by
Marion Weaver
Description
“Here's a nice interactive graphic portrayal of Northern Hemisphere sea ice. Tracing (hovering over) a given year on the graph gives the amount of sea ice at that year and date.” Eye opening!
Site Name
Tsunami Flooding on Crowded Street
Site URL
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82934224/
Site Author
User: kingmike27
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
This clip has been around for awhile. It is nonetheless sobering. “This video is footage from the Japanese tsunami as it happens.”
Maps of the Week
Site Name
The United States of Craigslist
Site URL
http://uxblog.idvsolutions.com/2011/07/chalkboard-maps-united-states-of.html
Site Author
John Nelson
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
Here is a practical look at how the United States might look if you put on some Craigslist goggles. Craigslist is an enormous resource for folks buying and selling over the web, and this map shows a fresh re-slicing of the US by economic zones showing how far folks might travel for that used toaster.
Site Name
Mapping the Truth: How the Same Map Data can Look Different,
Site URL
http://uxblog.idvsolutions.com/2012/01/mapping-truth.html
Site Author
John Nelson
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
Don’t let those maps fool you! Depending on the story a map-maker is trying to tell, the exact same data can look all sorts of different ways. Check out this illustration of how differently maps can appear depending on how it is presented. And read those legends!
Site Name
The 20 “Biggest” Cities in the United States Might not be What you Think.
Site URL
http://uxblog.idvsolutions.com/2012/02/whats-biggest-city-in-usa.html
Site Author
John Nelson
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
You may be surprised by what you see! When we talk about cities being “big” or “small” it turns out we are usually thinking in terms of how many people live there. This is a pretty unique collective assumption, and you might find that this list of “big” cities challenges your notion of scale when it comes to how we think about populated places.
Site Name
Animated History Map of the U.S.
Site URL
www.animatedatlas.com/movie<http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie>
Site Author
Animated Atlas
Suggested by
Rod Kirk
Description
An excellent clip for ALL people, young and old, to view. The site is fascinating to watch the growth from the 13 colonies up to the present day.
Site Name
Using Topographic Maps to Study Landforms in ArcGIS Online
Site URL
http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=8c1408acf6d1413bbd99aa3ff149b9e2
Site Author
Joseph Kerski
Suggested by
Joseph Kerski
Description
Using topographic maps to study landforms has been a key part of Geography and Earth Science instruction for over a century. It has never been easier to do, thanks to the seamless USGS topographic maps for the USA and the base topographic map for the world available in ArcGIS Online. Joseph has created a set of 12 questions and a map containing 20 landforms as a starting point for these investigations. To access these maps follow these steps:
1) Click the “Open” button, choose Arc.GIS.com map viewer .
2) Click on “Bookmark” on the right hand part of the menu to view the choice of landforms to analyze.
Site Name
iMapTV – A GIS Interface for Weather
Site URL
http://imap.tv/
Site Author
Imap TV
Suggested by
EarthSciTeach
Description
If you've downloaded apps in the past to help you track weather alerts, traffic reports and police advisories, you and your students will love this site. iMapTv lets you access real-time weather maps from across the globe. You can check virtually any area's radar, cloud coverage,
current temperatures, ski resort status, weather advisories and storm warnings.
Site Name
Interactive Topographic Maps Illustrating Physiographic Features
Site URL
http://nationalatlas.gov/100topos/index.html
Site Author
National Atlas
Suggested by
Sean Ellison
Description
“Roam your cursor across maps and images to learn about selected features of the American landscape and see how they're represented on topographic maps. “
Site Name
Storytelling Current Events with Maps
Site URL
http://storymaps.esri.com/home/
Site Author
ESRI
Suggested by
George Dailey
Description
“Story maps combine intelligent Web maps with Web applications and templates that incorporate text, multimedia, and interactive functions. Story maps inform, educate, entertain, and inspire people about a wide variety of topics.”
Site Name
Map of How the Country is Divided Over The NFL
Site URL
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2269915/Facebook-map-shows-USA-divided-NFL--enclave-Pittsburgh-fans-Oregon.html
Site Author
Eduardo Lage-Otero
Suggested by
Matthew Liesch
Description
“About 35 million people on Facebook have 'liked' one of the 32 NFL teams, or roughly one out of every ten Americans. Those numbers now show a divided country loaded with random fan clusters and holdouts. Not since the Civil War has the nation and states looked so fractured.”
Site Name
Awesome Wind Map Gallery
Site URL
http://hint.fm/wind/gallery/
Site Author
HINT.FM<http://HINT.FM>
Suggested by
Virginia Malone
Description
A series of wind maps students can arrange by increasing winds in their area. They can also identify possible hurricanes or compare winds in different hurricanes Click on any of the images to see an animation of the winds on that day. The eye of Hurricane Issac is very prominent in the animation. Frontal systems also show up well in the animations. Click on live wind map for current winds. The data for this site comes from the National Weather Service, National Digital Forecast Database.
Site Name
Earth Gravity Map
Site URL
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030723.html
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Virginia Malone
Description
This map of gravity differences on Earth. An explanation for some of the differences are included. If you click on image the Earth will rotate for a more comprehensive view. An additional site provides an excellent view of the low gravity area off the east coast of India. http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap011113.html
Site Name
Extending Google Maps Functionality: Geokov.com
Site URL
http://geokov.com
Site Author
Shahram Yassemi
Suggested by
Shahram Yassemi
Description
It is a free interactive mapping site, called Geokov.com (http://geokov.com<http://geokov.com/>), which has extended Google Maps functionality (customized through its API) for an improved mapping capability and incorporation of topographic maps and environmental data.
· Students can take a virtual field trip through the map maker to explore landforms and terrain features on topographic map and Google Earth.
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o It is possible to import and combine spatial data and conveniently make maps for field-trips, presentations, educational materials, student reports, and posters without the knowledge of GIS or the need for specific software.
· The interactive map makes it very easy to add symbols/icons, draw on the map, and create shaded-relief topo maps of any region.
· There is a comprehensive coverage of topographic map education - and some fundamentals of mapping and spatial data such as projections, datums, and scale.
· KML, GPX, WMS and GEORSS data can be combined from different sources to produce a map mashup.
· Garmin GPS can be directly connected to Google Maps for import and export of GPX data.
Water
Site Name
Movie on Coastal Processes: Dated but Probably the Best out There
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqT1g2riQ30
Site Author
Britannica
Suggested by
Zach Miller
Description
Some might say "old school", but I'd say it 'rocks' with the great visuals and well done science.
Site Name
Visualization Shows Ocean Surface Currents in Unique Fashion
Site URL
http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a000000/a003800/a003827/
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Peter Saracino & Larry Mascotti
Description
This visualization shows ocean surface currents around the world during the period from June 2005 through December 2007. The visualization does not include a narration or annotations; the goal was to use ocean flow data to create a simple, visceral experience.
Site Name
Perpetual Ocean: Visualization Shows Ocean Surface Currents
Site URL
http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a000000/a003800/a003827/
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Peter Saracino
Description
“This visualization shows ocean surface currents around the world during the period from June 2005 through December 2007. The visualization does not include a narration or annotations; the goal was to use ocean flow data to create a simple, visceral experience.” Compare this map with hint.fm/wind/ the coolest wind map on the web.
Site Name
What Would Happen if all of the Water<http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=80696&i=7301> on Earth’s Surface were Bunched up into a Ball<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/photo/2010-04/15/13253168_21n.jpg>?
Site URL
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120515.html
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Peter Saracino
Description
“How much of planet Earth is made of water? Very little, actually. Although oceans of water<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSBExlLu2M> cover about 70 percent of Earth's surface, these oceans are shallow compared<http://www.cliffshade.com/colorado/images/earth_anatomy.gif> to the Earth's radius. The above illustration<http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthwherewater.html> shows what would happen if all of the water<http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=80696&i=7301> on or near the surface of the Earth were bunched up into a ball<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/photo/2010-04/15/13253168_21n.jpg>.”
Site Name
Ocean Portal – Resources from Smithsonian Institute
Site URL
http://ocean.si.edu/
Site Author
National Museum of Natural History
Suggested by
Maria Malzone
Description
“Welcome to the Ocean Portal. We focus on everything ocean – unusual and everyday organisms, ocean-inspired art, researchers devoting their lives to exploring the still mostly mysterious ecosystem. We here at the Ocean Portal learn something new every day and we want to share it with you!”
Site Name
Super Water Resistant Spray Video (Hydrophobic)
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM8OR6W6WE
Site Author
UltraTech International
Suggested by
Virginia Malone and Kevin White
Description
Do you need an engagement clip for water? Check this out for a super hydrophobic substance. Lots of "fair tests" using this material are shown in the video. Be sure to scroll down to see the video.
Site Name
An Eye-Opening Comparison of How Little Fresh Water Exists on Earth.
Site URL
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/2010/gallery/global-water-volume.html
Site Author
USGS
Suggested by
Marion Weaver
Description
Eye opening! “The drawings below show various blue spheres representing relative amounts of Earth's water in comparison to the size of the Earth. Are you surprised that these water spheres look so small? They are only small in relation to the size of the Earth. These images attempt to show three dimensions, so each sphere represents "volume." Overall, it shows that in comparison to the volume of the globe the amount of water on the planet is very small - and the oceans are only a "thin film" of water on the surface.”
Site Name
“Surf’s Up Dude” on a 100 ft. Wave off Portugal above Submarine Canyon
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O2HIA23E7E and http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21257762
Site Author
ABC News
Suggested by
Greg Hofer
Description
“Garrett McNamara breaks world record, surfs wave 100 feet high.”
Site Name
Manhattan Sized Glacier Calving Event Caught on Film
Site URL
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/ilulissat-glacier-break-calve-video_n_2287987.html
Site Author
Huffington Post and Ryan Grenoble
Suggested by
Mike Nolan
Description
“Insofar as evidence of climate change goes, it's hard to beat watching a glacier comparable in size to Manhattan disintegrate in front of your eyes.”
Weather
Site Name
Distribution of Global Aerosols Animation
Site URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YtJzn8A725w
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Karen Huddelson
Description
“A supercomputer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center was used to map aerosols - particles suspended in the air - based on observations from August 2006 - April 2007. The result is surprisingly lovely.” Use it in your classroom for both global wind patterns and to show the dispersion of air pollution on earth.
Site Name
What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Site URL
http://blog.globe.gov/sciblog/2012/07/05/climate-basics-what-is-the-difference-between-weather-and-climate/
Site Author
GLOBE Scientists’ Blog
Suggested by
Becky Remis
Description
“On any given day, if you use your favorite web browser to search for climate news, there would be countless articles that appear. These talk about changes in temperature and what countries are doing to mitigate climate change. Similarly, if you search for weather news, another countless number of articles result, such as flooding, tornadoes or a heat wave. They’re both talking about conditions of the atmosphere at a given location. But what really is the difference?”
Site Name
Derecho Moving Southeastward from the Midwest to the East Coast
Site URL
http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/goes/blog/archives/date/2012/06/29
Site Author
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Suggested by
Charles Burrows
Description
“This site has pictures of how the Derecho was moving across the United States at the time.”
Site Name
NOAA Sunrise, Sunset, Solar Noon, and Solar Position Calculator
Site URL
http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/
Site Author
NOAA
Suggested by
Ben Graves
Description
“Find sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and solar position for any place on Earth.” Remember daylight savings when considering results.
Site Name
National Research Council Video Series Summarizes the State of Climate Science Research
Site URL
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/blogs/earthmatters/2012/06/29/national-research-council-video-series-summarizes-the-state-of-climate-science-research/?src=eoa-blogs
Site Author
Adam Voiland
Suggested by
Bono Sen
Description
“A new video series<http://nas-sites.org/americasclimatechoices/summaries-and-videos-from-the-acc-series/climate-change-lines-of-evidence-videos/> from the National Research Council summarizes what scientists have learned about global warming<http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/GlobalWarming/> and climate change.”
Site Name
Hurricane Sandy Vs. Hurricane Katrina Statistics
Site URL
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/27/hurricane-sandy-vs-hurricane-katrina/
Site Author
Andy Newman
Suggested by
John Pritchard
Description
“Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made headlines and raised eyebrows Monday when he said that while Hurricane Katrina was deadlier than Hurricane Sandy, the latter storm was “more impactful” over all and “affected many, many more people and places than Katrina.””
Site Name
Short Films on Climate Change from National Academies
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38EB9C0BC54A9EE2
Site Author
The National Academies
Suggested by
Vicki Osis
Description
“Climate Change Lines of Evidence. - Seven Short videos with these titles: What is climate, Is the earth warming, Greenhouse gases, Increased emissions, How much warming, Solar influence and natural cycles.”
Site Name
Why Does the Sun Shine Song
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JdWlSF195Y&feature=plcp
Site Author
They Might be Giants
Suggested by
Ms. Sanders
Description
“This video [targeting a middle school audience] describes why the sun shines.”
Site Name
Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator
Site URL
http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/animations/seasons_ecliptic.swf
Site Author
Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project
Suggested by
Karen Huddleston
Description
“This simulator is part of the Basic Coordinates and Seasons Module of the Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project.”
Site Name
Climate Change Simulation
Site URL
http://challengercenter.info/games/ccearth4u/ccearth4u.html
Site Author
Earth4u
Suggested by
John Huibregtse
Description
“This site allows you to explore different scenarios with a Carbon/Temperature Model to draw some conclusions about what events are causing the greatest shifts.”
Site Name
My NASA Data
Site URL
https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Tina Coleman
Description
“MY NASA DATA (MND) is a tool that allows anyone to make use of satellite data that was previously unavailable. Through the use of MND’s Live Access Server (LAS) a multitude of charts, plots and graphs can be generated using a wide variety of constraints. This site provides a large number of lesson plans with a wide variety of topics, all with the students in mind.”
Space
Site Name
Hip Hop Moon Phases Rap
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQRNzepe4wI
Site Author
YouTube User: songsofhigherlrng
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
“Educational hip-hop video reviewing the Moon and it's different phases.” The “new moon” in the song is actually a very thin waxing crescent. Now here’s the real problem – how do you get the song out of your head?
Site Name
50 Years of Space Exploration in One Picture
Site URL
http://www.infographicsonly.com/files/50-years-exploration-huge.jpg
Site Author
Infographics
Suggested by
John-Henry Cottrell
Description
“This summarizes 50 years of space exploration in one picture.”
Site Name
Zoomable Galaxy Size Comparison Chart
Site URL
http://www.universetoday.com/101185/how-big-are-galaxies/
Site Author
Universe Today
Suggested by
Larry Mascotti
Description
The site allows you to click on image to enlarge and compare different types of galaxies. This site is out of this world!
Site Name
New Discovery: An Alien Solar System With Two Earth-Sized Worlds in Habitable Zone
Site URL
http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy.html
Site Author
Phil Plait
Suggested by
Ralph Ford
Description
“Scanning the heavens, you might very well miss the star Kepler-62. It’s a rather typical star, slightly smaller, cooler, and more orange than the Sun, much like tens of billions of other stars in our galaxy. But it holds a surprise<http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/news/2013/pr201311.html>: It’s orbited by at least five planets… and two of them are Earth-sized and orbit the star in its habitable zone!”
Site Name
Absolutely Mind-blowing Video Shot from the Space Shuttle During Launch
Site URL
http://io9.com/5893615/absolutely-mindblowing-video-shot-from-the-space-shuttle-during-launch
Site Author
NASA and Robert T. Gonzalez
Suggested by
Greg Hofer
Description
“Drop whatever you're doing and watch this. NASA has released videos shot from onboard the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket Boosters in the past, but you've never seen one prepared as masterfully as this.”
Site Name
Interactive Resources for Teaching Astronomy
Site URL
http://astro.unl.edu/classaction/
Site Author
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Suggested by
David Doe
Description
“The ClassAction Project is developing interactive materials to be used in the introductory astronomy classroom at either the college or advanced high school level. The materials are centered around questions that are projected in the classroom. Students then respond to the questions through voting, oral report, or other means either individually or in groups. A large number of resources are provided to help the instructor provide feedback to the questions. “
Site Name
Time Lapse: Space Shuttle Endeavour Squeezes Through L.A. Streets
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdqZyACCYZc
Site Author
YouTube user: losangelestimes
Suggested by
Roberta Johnson
Description
“The space shuttle Endeavour made its last journey, traveling 12-miles on city streets from Los Angeles International Airport, through Inglewood, to the California Science Center in Exposition Park.”
Site Name
A Variety of Real-Time Weather Maps from the American Meteorological Society
Site URL
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsedu/dstreme/index.html
Site Author
NOAA
Suggested by
Mike Passow
Description
“This site gives a variety of weather maps. DataStreme Atmosphere is a major precollege teacher enhancement initiative of the American Meteorological Society with the main goal of training of Weather Education Resource Teachers who will promote the teaching of science, mathematics and technology using weather as a vehicle, across the K-12 curriculum in their home school districts.”
Site Name
‘Black Marble’ Views of Earth and of Light Pollution
Site URL
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/event.php?id=79869
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Dave Kolodney
Description
“Twinkling city lights, raging wildfires and colorful auroras are lit up in new dazzling nighttime views of the Earth. The new images released Dec. 5 are courtesy of a newly launched NASA-NOAA satellite that's equipped with a sensor to observe the planet at night.”
Site Name
Baumgartner’s Freefall from 128k Feet – Full Version
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f-K-XnHi9I
Site Author
YouTube User: Redbull
Suggested by
Scott Azar
Description
“After flying to an altitude of 39,045 meters (128,100 feet) in a helium-filled balloon, Felix Baumgartner completed a record breaking jump for the ages from the edge of space, exactly 65 years after Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier flying in an experimental rocket-powered airplane.”
Site Name
Apollo 17 Night Time Launch Video
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9iur-1YJTg
Site Author
YouTube User: Mr Dan Beaumont
Suggested by
Matt Bobrowsky
Description
“Apollo 17 40th anniversary 1972: over 40 years ago, it was the last trip to the moon and it was one the most impressive show of all time.” Skip to 4:00. If nothing else, it’s worth looking at the clothing people wore 40 years ago.
Site Name
Solar Eclipse from Space
Site URL
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=144197701
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Peter Saracino
Description
“While flying at about 240 statute miles above Earth, NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captured the rare solar eclipse as the moon casted its dark shadow across the planet below as it lined up between Earth and the sun.”
Site Name
Comet of the Century?
Site URL
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/18jan_cometison/
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Larry Mascotti
Description
Astronomers are keeping a close eye on newly-discovered Comet ISON, which could become visible in broad daylight later this year when it skims through the atmosphere of the sun. Some reporters have dubbed ISON the "Comet of the Century," but experts aren't yet sure how bright the sun grazer will become.
Site Name
Phases of the Moon Rap
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79M2lSVZiY4
Site Author
YouTube user: tfashady410
Suggested by
Nick Mangieri
Description
“A song about the phases of the moon, sung to the tune of "You Be Killin' Em" by Fabolous.”
Site Name
Tour NASA Johnson Space Center with Gangnam Style Parody
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sar5WT76kE&feature=youtu.be
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Katie Demorest
Description
Tour the NASA’s Johnson’s Space Center with the fun parody. Warning: you may not be able to purge this song from your conscious, semi-conscious, and unconscious mind. The former director of the Center even makes a cameo at the end of the video
Site Name
Amazing Saturn Images
Site URL
http://vimeo.com/24410924
Site Author
Chris Abbas: Vimeo
Suggested by
Nicole Sosnoski
Description
“The footage in this little film was captured by the hardworking men and women at NASA and The European Space Agency with the Cassini Imaging Science System.” The black and white imagery adds stellar beauty of this video.
Environmental
Site Name
The Truth About Ocean Decline
Site URL
http://www.shiftingbaselines.org/videos/home_surfrider.htm
Site Author
Shifting Baselines
Suggested by
Virginia Malone
Description
A view of ocean/beach decline in Southern California from the view of surfers.
Site Name
Point Nemo Is The Location In The Ocean That Is Farthest From Land
Site URL
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/nemo.html
Site Author
NOAA
Suggested by
Greg Hofer
Description
“Want to get away from it all? You can't do better than a point in the Pacific Ocean popularly known as 'Point Nemo,' named after the famous submarine sailor from Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.”
Site Name
Ecological Footprint Calculator
Site URL
http://myfootprint.org/
Site Author
Center for Sustainable Economy
Suggested by
Stacey Lettini
Description
“This website allows the calculation of one’s carbon footprint.”
Site Name
The Impact of Trash on Midway Island’s Bird Population: MUST SEE.
Site URL
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200089470495874
Site Author
Faroe Paradise
Suggested by
John Henry Cottrell
Description
Look at the effect of throwing trash into the ocean. “A really sad short clip on the island of Midway, and how trash has affected an ecosystem where the nearest people are hundreds of miles away... :
Site Name
Environmental Education from Harvard School of Public Health
Site URL
http://chge.med.harvard.edu/classroom-education
Site Author
Harvard School of Public Health
Suggested by
Kathryn Buckley
Description
“The Center's Classroom Education Program deepens the understanding of the critical relationship between the environment and human health at the graduate school, college and K-12 levels by providing high-quality resources for educators.”
Site Name
Find Endangered Species by State
Site URL
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
Site Author
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Suggested by
Rebecca Mulrooney
Description
“Use this website to find endangered species in different areas of the U.S. View our new interactive map to learn about endangered species success in your state or territory..”
General
Site Name
USGS Educational Resources
Site URL
http://education.usgs.gov/
Site Author
USGS
Suggested by
Harry Mazurek
Description
Find reviewed resources for biology, geography, geology, water, and much more...
Site Name
Interactive Simulations
Site URL
http://phet.colorado.edu/
Site Author
University of Colorado at Boulder
Suggested by
Janice Lee Nixon
Description
“Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical, biological, and earth science phenomena from the PhET™ project at the University of Colorado.”
Site Name
Implementing Experimental Design Vocabulary While Practicing Critical Thinking Skills
Site URL
http://kenanfellows.org/kfp-cp-sites/cp08/cp08/part-1-introduction-experimental-design/index.html
Site Author
National Science Foundation
Suggested by
Pamela Auburn
Description
“Students will learn and implement experimental design vocabulary while practicing their critical thinking skills in an inquiry based experiment. This lesson is written using the 5E Learning Model.”
Site Name
Minute Physics
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics
Site Author
Henry Reich
Suggested by
Lawrence Mascotti
Description
“Simply put: cool physics and other sweet science in form of YouTube videos.”
Site Name
Zoom the Scale of the Universe
Site URL
http://htwins.net/scale2/
Site Author
Cary Huang
Suggested by
Ken Gould
Description
“Starting a unit about the universe? This would be a great way to start. Zoom from the very smallest to the very largest with each object 'clickable' for an explanation. Certainly worth a look.”
Site Name
Tween Tribune Short Articles that Will Interest Middle Schoolers
Site URL
http://www.tweentribune.com/
Site Author
Tween Tribune
Suggested by
Sandy Reed
Description
“You pick the subject and instantly current news articles with subjects appealing to middle-schoolers come up. Just click and choose your article.”
Site Name
Free Poster Showing Intersection of Biology and Geology
Site URL
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/posters/
Site Author
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Suggested by
Larry Mascotti
Description
Learn about the geological and biological events that have shaped our dynamic planet. Download and print your own copies of the Holiday Lectures on Science annual poster! Just right-click the link and choose "Save Target As..."
Site Name
Beauty and the Beak – Eagle Gets a Second Chance
Site URL
http://vimeo.com/15184546
Site Author
Keith Bubach
Suggested by
Larry Claypool
Description
“Beauty the Bald Eagle gets a second chance with a little help from technology. Shot and edited by Trooper Media's Keith Bubach for Evening Magazine (KING-TV). 2008 Emmy winner.”
Site Name
Animated Nature Photos
Site URL
http://headlikeanorange.tumblr.com/
Site Author
Marius
Suggested by
Sheila Ornstein
Description
This site takes outstanding nature photos and then animates portions of it to create a unique visual experience
Site Name
Middle School Chemistry Project
Site URL
http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/about/
Site Author
American Chemical Society
Suggested by
Jennifer Johnson
Description
“What happens when solids, liquids, and gases are heated and cooled? Why is one substance more or less dense than another? What causes certain substances to dissolve in water? What happens when a chemical reaction takes place? These questions and many more are explored in Middle School Chemistry, a resource of guided, inquiry-based lesson plans that covers basic chemistry concepts along with the process of scientific investigation.”
Teaching
Site Name
Middle School Chemistry
Site URL
http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/
Site Author
American Chemical Society
Suggested by
Robin Wooten
Description
“Investigate the world of atoms and molecules through hands-on inquiry-based activities and molecular model animations.”
Site Name
Space Class for Teaching Astronomy
Site URL
http://www.spaceclass.org/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fcontrolpanel.aspx
Site Author
Space Class
Suggested by
Lawrence Mascotti
Description
“Designed for grades 5-12, each lesson is a multi-media program using an instructional video featuring young hosts, NASA astronauts, and experts like Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson to liven up our topics.”
Site Name
Using NASA Data for Weather Lesson Plans,
Site URL
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/students/
Site Author
NASA
Suggested by
Scott McComb
Description
“MY NASA DATA is an online avenue whereby educators can bring NASA data into their classroom and provide students with real-world science experiences. The website offers a growing collection of over 120 standard based lesson plans to help teachers get started with data exploration.”
Site Name
Changing Education Paradigms Talk
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
Site Author
YouTube User: theRSAorg
Suggested by
Mark Ewoldsen
Description
“This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.”
Site Name
Science Lessons for 3-5 Year Olds
Site URL
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/educators/resources/mess-early-childhood/
Site Author
Florida Museum of Natural History
Suggested by
Peggy Ashbrook
Description
It’s hard to find science resources for the very young. Here’s one: “Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories: MESS is a science-centered early childhood curriculum enhancement. The goal of MESS is to foster children's language development, literacy development, problem solving, curiosity and motivation, and general knowledge through science experiences.”
Site Name
Popular Game Show Templates for Assessment
Site URL
http://facstaff.uww.edu/jonesd/games/index.html
Site Author
Dianne Jones
Suggested by
Cathy Loomis
Description
The Parade of Games website was created to provide educators and trainers with easy-to- assemble educational games in a technology- enhanced environment to support key learning points. The site demonstrates the creative use of popular game shows and other familiar games to reinforce learning.” Sample games and templates available.
Site Name
Strategies for Using Inquiry in your Classroom
Site URL
http://esseacourses.strategies.org/inquiry.html
Site Author
Earth System Science Education Alliance
Suggested by
James Ebert
Description
This site gives inquiry based strategies that teachers can use in the classroom. The graphic illustrating steps for incorporating inquiry is useful.
Site Name
Cornell Notes Format for Condensing and Organizing Notes
Site URL
http://fontanamiddleschool.wikispaces.com/Cornell+Notes
Site Author
Fontana Middle School
Suggested by
Romy Friedman
Description
“The Cornell method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes. The student divides the paper into two columns: the note-taking column (usually on the right) is twice the size of the questions/key word column (on the left). The student should leave five to seven lines, or about two inches (5 cm), at the bottom of the page.”
Site Name
Science Movie and Hollywood Science Film Worksheet Database
Site URL
http://moviesheets.com/site/science-movie-sheets.php
Site Author
MovieSheets.com
Suggested by
Marla White
Description
“Showing science videos and the occasional Hollywood film in the classroom is an innovative way to demonstrate science concepts and expose common misconceptions while providing a thought provoking change of pace for students. Below is a catalog of science movie worksheets and video guides. Site has many video worksheets and movie guides that go along with popular science movies on DVD/VHS. The collection was generously contributed by other teachers.”
Site Name
Resources for Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Site URL
http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/index.html
Site Author
Science Education Resource Center
Suggested by
Mike Gallagher
Description
“Learn about instructional methods that work with entry-level geoscience students. This site is designed for faculty and graduate students teaching undergraduate entry-level geoscience, environmental science, or related courses. Each section describes a teaching method, why/when it is useful, how it can be implemented, and a set of examples spanning the Earth system that can be used in your class.”
Inspiration
Site Name
So God Made a Dog.
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ7AfSO2fKs
Site Author
RedTettemer<http://www.youtube.com/user/RedTettemer?feature=watch>·
Suggested by
Larry Claypool
Description
I think you will enjoy this one! It's 2 minutes long. For all the dog lovers out there, and even those who aren't...in the spirit of Paul Harvey.
Site Name
Car Salesman Gets the Car Ride of his Life from Jeff Gordon
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q5mHPo2yDG8
Site Author
Pepsi
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX go to a car dealership where a disguised Jeff Gordon takes an unsuspecting car salesman on the test drive of his life.
Site Name
Family-Adopts-9-Children-In-Need
Site URL
http://www.tvkim.com/watch/2719/kims-picks-family-adopts-9-children-in-need?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=column&utm_content=2013-02-03-fifl-votd-cta
Site Author
TV Kim
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
To some, the $100,000 suits and Lamborghini's are meaningless. Look at the what matters.
Site Name
A Blind Dog with a Special Talent
Site URL
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/local/a-dog-with-a-special-talent#.UKQlWIl5mc1
Site Author
WTHITV
Suggested by
Larry Claypool
Description
View an amazing story which will make you think differently of the word, “fetch.”
Site Name
Challenges Facing Today’s Students
Suggested by
Jean McMahon
Description
Here is a rather depressing, frightening view of the challenges facing today’s students. As teachers, we can be beacons of hope, enthusiasm, and reassurance, counteracting these claims. The next feature, “Caine’s Arcade” contrasts the message below.
“I know that my students have many things 'given' to them, but I sometimes stop and think about some of the reassurances that I experienced as a child that these kids have never known.
The ages of my students means that : they were 'babies' for 9/11 and have grown up in a 'terror-conscious' world and they have been trained to assume: that 'someone' is going to abduct them and abuse them on their way to school that climate change is going to have severe consequences, but no 'adults' are doing anything about it.
That there is no civil and effective discourse in our nation's capitol
that 'truth' is unimportant; it's spin that counts.
That they will have less than their parents do (education, money, opportunity, freedom, peace) that children are expendable.
That only beautiful, thin people are important.
That there are no 'truths' and 'science isn't sure' and maybe all the cool stuff (moon landing) are just hoax.
That paychecks are more important than people that drugs, sex and alcohol are so insanely accessible and that people (TV, etc) expect them to use all three.
That scandals means you were caught; but there is almost no bar to bad behavior.
That spiritual and religious beliefs are stupid.
That old people go to nursing homes.
That if you are terminally ill, someone should pull the plug.
That you are in many ways more isolated as a human being than has ever happened before in history, even though: you have no privacy; expect no privacy; deserve no privacy.”
Site Name
Motivational Quotes for Everyone, Including Teachers and Students
Site URL
http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/motivational_quotes.html
Site Author
Windows to the Universe
Suggested by
Roberta Johnson Kileen
Description
“Everyone needs some inspiration sometime! Here are some quotes that you may enjoy, or find useful in your work, play, or everyday life.”
Humor
Site Name
How Colds Spread Around ESPN Studios
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUWMMM9eNxU
Site Author
ESPN
Suggested by
Dave Preber
Description
Give me five…well, maybe not!
Site Name
A Mother’s Dictionary
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
-“Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am too.
-Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins.
-Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
-Family planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.
-Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots.
-Full name: What you call your child when you're mad at him.
-Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right.
-Impregnable: A woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.
-Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.
-Prenatal: When your life was still somewhat your own.
-Prepared childbirth: A contradiction in terms.
-Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.
-Show off: A child who is more talented than yours.
-Sterilize: What you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it.
-Temper tantrums: What you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children.
-Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.
-Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into "get a sponge."”
Site Name
Your Body is a Map Maker
Site URL
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/09/your-body-wondermap/3146/
Site Author
Nate Berg
Suggested by
Matthew Liesch
Description
“Envy the Michigan Hand Map. Michiganders have been blessed with a state shaped almost exactly like a hand – well, at least, most of the state”
Site Name
Bad Lip Reading for NFL Players and Coaches
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zce-QT7MGSE
Site Author
BadLipReading
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
I wonder what they were REALLY saying. All G- rated I’m sure.
Site Name
Weird Road Sign Contest: Which One is Wackiest?
Site URL
http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2012/08/30/13553692-weird-road-signs-contest-which-one-is-wackiest?lite
Site Author
Paul A. Eisenstein
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
“We’ve had a hard time keeping a straight face ever since we asked our readers to submit some of the Wild, Weird and Wacky Street Signs they’ve spotted while driving. The contest has clearly resonated with readers who’ve filled our email box with hundreds of entries from around the world.”
Site Name
Happy People Dancing on Planet Earth
Site URL
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120710.html
Site Author
Matt Harding
Suggested by
Peter Saracin
Description
“Above, Matt Harding traveled through many nations on Earth, planned on dancing, and filmed the result. The above video, the latest in a series of similar videos, is perhaps a dramatic example that humans from all over planet Earth feel a common bond as part of a single species. Happiness is frequently contagious -- few people are able to watch the above video without smiling.”
Site Name
This is SportsCenter- Robinson Cano and the Spread of Colds
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUWMMM9eNxU
Site Author
ESPN
Suggested by
Mark Francek
Description
“For some reason, germs seem to spread around the Bristol campus faster than other offices.”
Site Name
Nike Golf: No Cup is Safe
Site URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2NCDYjHtEcU
Site Author
Nike
Suggested by
Tim Wozniak
Description
O.K. – I couldn’t find science in this. But it’s funny. Maybe tie in the orbital velocity necessary for the very last scene.
Computer Tip
Site Name
Class Management Tool via Smartphone
Site URL
http://www.classdojo.com/
Site Author
ClassTwist
Suggested by
Hannah Naczi
Description
“Use this for class management – instantly reward or track good behavior/bad behavior. Can run it on smart board so kids can see, and they can log in to track their “points” and you can get reports or send them to parents. Very easy to customize. You can walk around with it on your Smartphone (icon is found on website) or iPad (app store) during group work to help gather qualitative assessment data.”
Site Name
Create an Avatar for your Classroom
Site URL
http://voki.com/
Site Author
Oddcast Inc.
Suggested by
Hannah Naczi
Description
“Make quick fun avatars to put on your BB site or Smartboard. A different way to give information. Assign kids to create one to share an idea.”
Site Name
Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices
Site URL
http://aer.aas.org/resource/1/aerscz/v10/i1/p010302_s1
Site Author
Andrew Fraknoi
Suggested by
Andrew Fraknoi
Description
“The explosion in mobile apps in the last few years has meant that many new astronomy applications have become available. This catalog is a first attempt to make a list of those of particular interest to astronomy educators. For each mobile app, we give the title, then the developer (in parentheses), the web address for downloading it, and a brief description.”
Site Name
iPad (iOS) Resources
Site URL
https://sites.google.com/site/iccarsproject/resources/ipad-ios-resources
Site Author
ICCRS
Suggested by
David Bydlowski
Description
“This site gives a large amount of apps and resources one can use on the iPad.”
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Dow 285
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (989) 774 7617 Fax: (989) 774-2907
Fall 2011 Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30- 11a.m. or by appointment
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Dow 285
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (989) 774 7617 Fax: (989) 774-2907
Fall 2011 Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30- 11a.m. or by appointment
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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