Internet Resources for Geology and Human Health
A collection of internet resources intended to help faculty in teaching or designing courses and activities related to geology and public health. Resources include data, images, animations, activities, literature and references.
Health Topics
- Airborne Transport Processes 3 matches
- Analytical Techniques 3 matches
- Biogenic Hazards 2 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 8 matches
- Heavy Metals 5 matches
- Minerals 3 matches
- Organic Compounds 4 matches
- Other 2 matches
- Public Policy 1 match
- Radionuclides 2 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 10 matches
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- Classroom Activity 8 matches
- Lab Activity 10 matches
- Project 5 matches
- Field Activity 2 matches
Activities
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Radioactive Decay Calculator part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online calculator computes radioactive decay, timed decay, and timed solid disposal for a databank containing 116 isotopes. It also features University of British Columbia disposal limits and a ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity, Datasets and Tools:Tools
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site presents two case studies regarding the Wheeling Creek area of West Virginia. The scenario asks students to research problems and come up with answers to a ficticious local water ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
Radioactive Decay Calculator part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online calculator computes radioactive decay, timed decay, and timed solid disposal for a databank containing 116 isotopes. It also features University of British Columbia disposal limits and a ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity, Datasets and Tools:Tools
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site presents two case studies regarding the Wheeling Creek area of West Virginia. The scenario asks students to research problems and come up with answers to a ficticious local water ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
Mercury Research in the USGS part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides links to USGS information about mercury sources, cycling and toxicity in the environment. The site features announcements about upcoming workshops and activities, fact sheets and ...Resource Type: Activities, Scientific Resources:Collection
Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site houses a compilation of curricular materials. Dozens of courses are listed, representing a broad spectrum of topics in the sciences and humanities. Most of the material was written for ...Resource Type: Activities:Field Activity, Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity, Scientific Resources:Collection
Water-Borne Illnesses part of SERC Web Resource Collection
In this curricular unit, students learn how water becomes contaminated with specific water-borne diseases, read personal accounts of unsafe water, and work together to brainstorm solutions to the ...Resource Type: Activities:Project, Classroom Activity
Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site
Water-Borne Illnesses part of SERC Web Resource Collection
In this curricular unit, students learn how water becomes contaminated with specific water-borne diseases, read personal accounts of unsafe water, and work together to brainstorm solutions to the ...Resource Type: Activities:Project, Classroom Activity