Geoethics training in the Earth and environmental sciences
David W. Mogk, Monica Z. Bruckner
Ethical dilemmas are regularly encountered by Earth and environmental scientists. Explicit training is required to allow the community to recognize such dilemmas, and to prevent and mitigate ethical ...

Expanding boundaries of exploration

The appetite for mining beyond the confines of the land does not end with the deep ocean: celestial bodies, too, have stirred commercial interest. The prospect of mining the ocean floors and bodies ...

Earth Science Puzzles: Making Meaning From Data
Kim A. Kastens, Margie Turrin
This book is a collection of data-rich activities for use in the high school earth science classroom. In addition, there is an introduction that places the exercises in the context of the critical ...

NIH Office of Science Education

National Institutes of Health: Office of Science Policy
The Office of Science Education (OSE) coordinates science education activities at the NIH and develops and sponsors science education projects in house. These programs serve elementary, secondary, ...

USDA Forest Service

United State Department of Agriculture: Forest Service
Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. The mission of the Forest ...

University of Kentucky Geological Society: Earth Science Education Network: Educational Resources for K-16

University of Kentucky Geological Society
In 1996, the Education Committee of the Kentucky Geological Survey, in conjunction with the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists, established the Earth Science Education Network (ESEN). ...

Hands-on Geology: K-12 Activities and Resources

Society for Sedimentary Geology: Beloit
This is a resource book for people interested in K-12 earth science education. The book includes 22 geology activities with teacher's guides. Activities range from basic sedimentary geology and ...

Visionlearning Library

Visionlearning
At Visionlearning, we've developed a set of peer-reviewed materials for learning science including modular readings, interactive multimedia, and a glossary - all available for free on the web in ...

Environmental Health Perspectives Science Education Program

Environmental Health Perspectives
The Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) Science Education Program promotes environmental health literacy, using the scientific literature to teach students the principles of environmental health ...

Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways

The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University School of Teaching and Learning, National Middle School Association, Inc. and Education Development Center
The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) project supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing ...