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STEM Earth Central

STEM Earth Central. Exploring Earth System Science. STEM Earth Central. Earth Science topics that can be used in other science teaching Mapping, GPS, GIS applications, geology, water, environmental issues Hands-on activities and relevant internet resources

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STEM Earth Central

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  1. STEM Earth Central Exploring Earth System Science

  2. STEM Earth Central • Earth Science topics that can be used in other science teaching • Mapping, GPS, GIS applications, geology, water, environmental issues • Hands-on activities and relevant internet resources • Designing and conducting research project • Applications to teaching in the K12 classroom • Reflective feedback • Curriculum concept component • Optional extensions

  3. Water Climate Earth movements Energy resources The Earth systems affect us

  4. Earthquake & tsunami of December 26, 2004

  5. Aceh Province, Sumatra, Indonesia

  6. Close up of Aceh Province, Sumatra, Indonesia (before and after Dec. 26, 2004)

  7. GIANT EARTHQUAKES 1960 - Chile, 9.5 magnitude 1964 - Alaska, 9.2 1957 - Alaska, 9.1 1952 - Russia, 9.0 2004 - Indonesia, 9.0 Megathrust earthquakes, like the Sumatra quake, often generate large tsunamis that cause damage over a much wider area than is directly affected by ground shaking near the earthquake's rupture.

  8. Globally, the number of people living within 100 km of the coast increased from roughly 2 billion in 1990 to 2.2 billion in 1995—39 percent of the world's population. (2004 World Resources Institute )

  9. Can it happen here?

  10. Mapping comes first! • Earth-related problems involve spatial data analysis. • Need to make and interpret maps. • Relate these to satellite images and on-the-ground observations. • Let’s get started!!

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