Integrating Scientific Research and Technology into 9-12 Grade Earth Science

9986613 hall - wallace提议的项目“地球之谜”是一系列四(4)个模块，重点教授九年级学生地球科学的核心概念。这些模块基于使用真实数据的实际问题的案例研究。这些问题将涉及全球范围的调查，为了解当地案例研究提供一个框架。学生们讨论的主题包括天气和气候变化、减轻自然灾害和不断变化的地球系统。这些材料将结合地理信息系统（GIS）技术，以促进数据可视化、操作和分析。将特别注意将数学和地理纳入课程。评估和评价研究将集中在学生的知识和推理能力是否通过对拟议材料的深入活动得到提高。

9986613HALL-WALLACEThe proposed project, "The Earth Puzzle," is a series of four (4) modules that focus on teaching core concepts in Earth science for 9th grade students. The modules are based in case studies of real problems using real data. The problems will involve global scale investigations to provide a framework for understanding local case studies. Topics addressed by students include weather and climate change, natural hazards mitigation, and changing Earth systems. The materials will incorporate geographic information systems (GIS) technology to facilitate data visualization, manipulation and analysis. Special attention will be given to integrating mathematics and geography into the curriculum. Assessment and evaluation studies will focus in whether student knowledge and reasoning skills are improved by the in-depth activities of the proposed materials.