Fourmother Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have been searching for a suitable Earth science curriculum for next year's 6th, 3rd, and K lessons. Today it occured to me to ask dh for help, since he is a geographer and has taught physical and urban geography on the university level. He suggested looking into professional associations. Why didn't I asked him sooner?! Here's what I've found so far. GeoSTART This is a free hurricane curriculum from the Association of American Geographers which uses NASA remote sensing imagery and data. Incidently, they have also developed interactive US geography (ARGUS) and world geography (ARGWorld) curricula which look interesting, but are not free. GeoSource This site from the American Geological Institute lists various free resources for teachers like images, animations, lesson plans, etc. Geography Club The National Council for Geographic Education offers 3 years worth of lessons plans for use by local elementary-aged geography clubs. The activities are designed to be implemented with minimal materials, just a few wall maps and a globe. Homeschoolers can do the lessons individually or form small groups. USGS A list of educational GIS (Geographic Information Systems) resources compiled by the US Geological Survey. Explore GIS An introduction to basic GIS concepts for grades 5-12 from ESRI, the industry's leading software maker. This accompanying poster is used to teach the program, but can be used on it's own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABeth Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks, I bookmarked these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenBlok Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks! I'm to look into staging a Geography Bee for our support group - I'll add these to my file :) Jennifer Blok ds9, ds7, dd3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volty Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Here's a large and really nice free Earth Science site with modules for students of various ages http://www.ias.sdsmt.edu/RSEL/Outreach/ESC/ESC_CD/GENERAL/ABOUT_THE_MODULES/ABOUT_THE_MODULES.HTM#EarthSystemsFoundations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks, these will be great to have in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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