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This module is part of a growing collection of classroom-tested materials developed by GETSI. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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Initial Publication Date: May 28, 2019

Assessment of Module Goals

The summative assessment is designed to assess the overarching module goals.

Students will be able to:

  1. Quantitatively analyze GPS data and interpret the geoscientific cause of the GPS motion.
  2. Draw on GPS data to make societal recommendations relative to earthquake hazards, glacial change, and water resource management.

Assessments within Units

Summative assessments are included on the four unit pages within this module. These assessments include:

  • The student activity handouts for each unit, particularly Activity 3 for Units 2, 3, and 4.
  • Additional assessment questions for Units 2, 3, and 4. These questions include:
    • Open-response assessment questions that ask questions similar to the "big" questions in the student activity handouts. They require students to transfer skills and knowledge learned while doing the activity to a related important societal issue, using data from different GPS stations.
    • Multiple choice questions. These questions are written to specifically address unit learning outcomes and module goals using a multiple choice format that instructors may find easier to implement and grade.

Additional Assessment Questions

In addition to the summative assessments for each of the units, additional questions are given. These open-response questions relate to multiple units and can be used as homework or exam questions. Students should complete at least two of the following units: Units 2, 3, or 4. They are written to address Module Goals 1 and 2.

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This module is part of a growing collection of classroom-tested materials developed by GETSI. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
Explore the Collection »