Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
The Website of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, or NOAA Research, has helpful information for teachers on oceans, Great Lakes, and coasts, climate, and weather and air quality, including a page of education resources, and an 18-minute video, “Dynamic Science,” that explains the work of the National Office. Bring students to the site to read about ocean mapping, the tsunamic research program, and NOAA’s work with hydroculture and fisheries.
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Tags: Ocean, Weather
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
If all burning of fossil fuels were to cease tomorrow, the build-up of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere is still severe enough that in 2100, we are still looking at a world at least several degrees warmer than during the pre-industrial era. That warming brings with it certain hazards – droughts, the spread of infectious diseases, the extinction of species. One hazard in particular will require an engineering response: the rise of sea levels.
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Tags: Climate Change, Marine engineering, Ocean, Water management, Water Resources
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution website offers an excellent range of materials, from blogs and online engagement with ongoing research projects to visual images; audio, video, and simulation programs; flash interactives; webcams; and puzzles — all focused upon oceanographic research. Separate “Teaching and Learning” pages for students and teachers offer more online material, as well as notice of upcoming programs and workshops.
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Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Research Association (SECOORA) provides several resources for educators and students, including videos of interviews with scientists, posters, activities, glossaries, virtual models, surveys, links to outside web resources, a hurricane tracking chart, a matching game, PowerPoint presentations, class materials, real time data, a teacher workshop, a research cruise, lesson plans, and more.
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Tags: Curriculum, Internet Resources, Ocean, Science materials, Web Resources
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
The ocean’s awesome power is never more apparent when the surf’s up or a coastal storm is brewing. But did you know that engineers are busily seeking ways to harness that might as a means for producing alternative sources of energy? Here is an overview of three different projects, compiled from recent news items in ASEE’s Prism magazine.
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Tags: Marine engineering, Ocean
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution‘s hybrid, remotely operated vehicle Nereus is exploring the oceans’ deepest depths. It works in two modes: as a free-swimming, autonomous robot that surveys wide areas of the deep sea and as a vehicle linked to a surface ship via a fiber-optic cable that transmits data and images up and sends commands down. The Woods Hole website features an interactive tour of the robot, videos, a slideshow, and related news.
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Tags: Ocean, Robotics, Website
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ASEE
In this lesson, students in grades 3-12 work in teams to analyze an “oil spill” in the classroom, then design, build, and test a system to first contain, and then remove the oil from the water. Students select from everyday items to build their oil containment and clean-up systems, evaluate the effectiveness of their solution and those of other teams, and present their findings to the class.
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Tags: Energy and Environmental Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental science, Grades 3-12, Ocean
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by ASEE
Environmental engineer Alexandria Boehm teaches environmental law and science policy at Stanford University Law School, exploring topics like beach pollution and disappearing wetlands. She also travels the world to aid coast communities, and recently spent three months studying polluted drinking water in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Tags: Beach pollution, Clean Water, Ocean, Stanford University
Posted on October 19th, 2009 by ASEE
In this lesson, students in grades 6-8 learn what causes a tsunami, the physics behind its movement, and how scientists know when one is forming. They study its impact on a model town and learn about a 10-year-old girl credited with saving dozens of lives when a tsunami struck Samoa.
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Tags: Environmental Engineering, Grades 6-8, Ocean
