Using Computer Technology and Multimedia Materials to Develop an Integrated Systems Approach to the Earth Sciences

利用计算机技术和多媒体材料开发地球科学的集成系统方法

• 批准号: 9555205
• 负责人: Eugene Bierly
• 金额: $ 17.5万
• 依托单位: American Geophysical Union
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 1996
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1996-05-15 至 2000-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9555205&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Using; Computer; Technology; Multimedia; Materials

A series of computer modules will be developed to simulate the physical, chemical, and biological processes active in Earth systems in ways not possible with traditional instructional methods. These computer models not only will supplement classroom instruction, they will help students visualize dynamic processes that occur over geologic time, three dimensional structures, and geologic phenomena on scales ranging from "microns to mountains". The goals of this multi-media project are to develop curriculum materials that: 1) focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes at work in Earth systems, 2) incorporate multiple learning approaches (hands-on activities, visual aids, three dimensional models, and simulations of systems), and 3) contain relevant and integrative problem solving . These materials will be part of an integrated curriculum package in which the computer modules will enhance the learning process. This project is a collaborative effort sponsored by the American Geophysical Union, with field testing of the materials at the University of Arizona, Glendale Community College, and other institutional settings. The project will affect 2000 liberal arts and education majors per year at these institutions. A primary focus of this project will be the development of new instructional materials that will provide future teachers with a solid knowledge base as well as an appreciation for the conduct of scientific inquiry. A CD-ROM of the computer exercises, laboratory manual, and instructor's manual will be developed for national dissemination.

将开发一系列计算机模块，以传统教学方法无法实现的方式模拟地球系统中活跃的物理、化学和生物过程。 这些计算机模型不仅可以补充课堂教学，还可以帮助学生可视化地质时期发生的动态过程、三维结构以及从“微米到山脉”尺度的地质现象。 该多媒体项目的目标是开发课程材料：1) 重点关注地球系统中的物理、化学和生物过程，2) 结合多种学习方法（实践活动、视觉教具、三维模型和系统模拟），3) 包含相关和综合的问题解决。这些材料将成为综合课程包的一部分，其中计算机模块将增强学习过程。 该项目是由美国地球物理联盟赞助的一项合作项目，在亚利桑那大学、格伦代尔社区学院和其他机构环境中对材料进行了现场测试。 该项目每年将影响这些机构的 2000 名文科和教育专业学生。 该项目的主要重点是开发新的教学材料，为未来的教师提供坚实的知识基础以及对进行科学探究的欣赏。 将制作计算机练习、实验室手册和教师手册的光盘，供全国传播。