Signals of Spring is a web-based professional development package that provides training for teachers and integrated science curricular materials including data interpretation and applications for teachers and students. Students in expert teams work collaboratively and use NASA and other satellite earth imagery to explain the migration of land and marine animals tracked by satellites. Remote sensing imagery and GIS type interactive maps are seen in the site. Students select an area of expertise to focus on including weather, geography, vegetation, bathymetry, sea surface, or phytoplankton (chlorophyll). Students maintain analysis journals online and receive feedback from wildlife biologists and earth scientists. Teachers can use the online learning program to become certified in Signals of Spring and implement the program in their classrooms. Professional development for teachers is available as in-service or online. Three graduate credits are available at a low teacher cost. Connections are made between the content students need for standardized tests and concepts in geography, earth science, language arts, life science and technology. Registration is required for full access to the learning materials for students and teachers.
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Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography:Physical , Geoscience:Geology, Oceanography, Hydrology, Biology, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Oceanography:Biological Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Activities:Project Inquiry Level: Guided Inquiry Special Interest: Global/National Issue, Real-Time Data Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8) Use: Illustrating concepts and ideas, Enabling Student Investigation:Analyze published data Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:WaterKeywords: seasons, whales, performance assessment, bald eagle, inquiry-based, collaborative learning
