The Center for Earth and Space Science Education is offering three workshops in winter 2012.
The following workshops for science teachers are on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 Noon and provide 3 hours towards in-service credit. The workshops meet in room 137 of the ESS Building at Stony Brook University.
Link to what we offered in Winter 2011, in Fall 2011
The following workshops for science teachers are on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 Noon and provide 3 hours towards in-service credit. The workshops meet in room 137 of the ESS Building at Stony Brook University.
Link to what we offered in Winter 2011, in Fall 2011
Saturday January 21, 2012
"Google Earth in Geology and
Earth Science Teaching"
led by Dan Davis Professor of geology at Stony Brook University
Google Earth is a powerful and readily accessible tool for geological research and for teaching about the Earth. In this workshop, we will explore the resources available in Google Earth for understanding geology and tectonics. During the workshop, we will: become proficient in using many of the useful options available within Google Earth, transfer geologic maps onto Google Earth and explore how they can then be used in visualization of geologic processes, transfer data from GPS devices onto Google Earth, and learn about using the software to explore the Moon and Mars. No previous experience with Google Earth is necessary. Please bring a flash drive.
"Google Earth in Geology and
Earth Science Teaching"
led by Dan Davis Professor of geology at Stony Brook University
Google Earth is a powerful and readily accessible tool for geological research and for teaching about the Earth. In this workshop, we will explore the resources available in Google Earth for understanding geology and tectonics. During the workshop, we will: become proficient in using many of the useful options available within Google Earth, transfer geologic maps onto Google Earth and explore how they can then be used in visualization of geologic processes, transfer data from GPS devices onto Google Earth, and learn about using the software to explore the Moon and Mars. No previous experience with Google Earth is necessary. Please bring a flash drive.
Saturday February 25, 2012
Interpreting the Geologic Setting of Your School Campus Using Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)”
led by Gil Hanson professor of geology at Stony Brook University
In this workshop participants will use a free, but limited, version of Global Mapper to interpret the geology as shown on the DEM's of areas around the schools of the participants.This DEM includes the area around the Stony Brook University campus which shows the Stony Brook (Harbor Hill) Moraine, tunnel valleys and stream valleys flowing south from the Stony Brook Moraine.
The free version of Global Mapper can be downloaded at
www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/product/download_compl ete.php
Long Island Dems can be downloaded at
www.geo.sunysb.edu/reports/dem_2/dems/
Interpreting the Geologic Setting of Your School Campus Using Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)”
led by Gil Hanson professor of geology at Stony Brook University
In this workshop participants will use a free, but limited, version of Global Mapper to interpret the geology as shown on the DEM's of areas around the schools of the participants.This DEM includes the area around the Stony Brook University campus which shows the Stony Brook (Harbor Hill) Moraine, tunnel valleys and stream valleys flowing south from the Stony Brook Moraine.
The free version of Global Mapper can be downloaded at
www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/product/download_compl ete.php
Long Island Dems can be downloaded at
www.geo.sunysb.edu/reports/dem_2/dems/
Saturday March 24, 2012
“Forensic Geology”
led by Prof. Scott Samson, Syracuse University
Prof. Samson uses trace element and isotopic composition for location determination; determining unusual trace element compositions of fibers & small particles; chemical and/or isotopic composition of mineral grains in sand/soil from victims/suspects/vehicles; isotopic composition of hair, fingernails, and bone
The following has links to Forensic Geology cases and web sites
faculty.uml.edu/Nelson_Eby/Forensic%20Geology/Forensic%20Geology%2 0Home%20page.htm
“Forensic Geology”
led by Prof. Scott Samson, Syracuse University
Prof. Samson uses trace element and isotopic composition for location determination; determining unusual trace element compositions of fibers & small particles; chemical and/or isotopic composition of mineral grains in sand/soil from victims/suspects/vehicles; isotopic composition of hair, fingernails, and bone
The following has links to Forensic Geology cases and web sites
faculty.uml.edu/Nelson_Eby/Forensic%20Geology/Forensic%20Geology%2 0Home%20page.htm
There is no charge for the workshops.
You may elect to stay for discussions with your fellow teachers
over free lunch after the workshops.
You may elect to stay for discussions with your fellow teachers
over free lunch after the workshops.
The Center for
Earth and Space Science Education
at Stony Brook University
Earth and Space Science Education
at Stony Brook University
To register for these free workshops send an e-mail it to gilbert.hanson@stonybrook.edu
Directions to Stony Brook University and the ESS Building can be found at this link.
Directions to Stony Brook University and the ESS Building can be found at this link.
Our plans are to continue offering these workshops regularly.
If you have suggestions for the types of workshops you would like to attend,
please send them to
Gilbert N. Hanson
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
Office: 310 ESS Building
Telephone: 631-632-8210
FAX: 631-632-8240
e-mail: gilbert.hanson@stonybrook.edu
If you have suggestions for the types of workshops you would like to attend,
please send them to
Gilbert N. Hanson
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
Office: 310 ESS Building
Telephone: 631-632-8210
FAX: 631-632-8240
e-mail: gilbert.hanson@stonybrook.edu
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Earth and Space Science Workshops for Science Teachers