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

这个被提议的项目，“地球之谜”，是一系列的四(4)个模块，专注于向九年级学生教授地球科学的核心概念。这些模块以使用真实数据的真实问题的案例研究为基础。这些问题将涉及全球范围的调查，以提供一个了解当地案例研究的框架。学生讨论的主题包括天气和气候变化、自然灾害缓解和地球系统变化。这些材料将纳入地理信息系统(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。评估和评价研究将侧重于学生的知识和推理能力是否通过拟议材料的深入活动而得到提高。

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.