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Unit 2: Geophysical Properties of the Subsurface
Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark
Archie (1950) defined the term petrophysics to describe the study of the physics of rocks, particularly with respect to the fluids they contain. Although originally focused on geophysical exploration, petrophysics ...
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Wetlands, Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems, Chemistry:Environmental Chemistry, Physics:Other Sciences:Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Real-world Examples
Unit 3: Field Geophysical Measurements
Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark
Near-surface geophysical measurements are performed by moving sensors across the earth's surface. Active geophysical sensors transmit a signal into the earth and record a returned signal that contains ...
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Wetlands, Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems, Chemistry:Environmental Chemistry, Physics:Other Sciences:Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools, Computer Applications, Real-world Examples
Unit 4: The Magic of Geophysical Inversion
Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark
This unit introduces the student to the concept of geophysical inversion, which is the process of estimating the geophysical properties of the subsurface from the geophysical observations. The basic mechanics of ...
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Wetlands, Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems, Chemistry:Environmental Chemistry, Physics:Other Sciences:Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools, Computer Applications, Real-world Examples
Unit 1: Exploring Harrier Meadow, an Urban Wetland System
Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark
Students will conduct a virtual exploration of Harrier Meadow, a salt marsh in the New Jersey Meadowlands. They will identify its vulnerability to pollution, its tidal connection to the Hackensack Estuary and the ...
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Wetlands, Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems, Physics:Other Sciences:Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Real-world Examples
Unit 5: Integrated Geophysical Interpretation and Comparison with Ground Truthing
Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark
In this unit, students explore spatial associations between the three-dimensional electromagnetic (EM) conductivity inversions and the visible patterns of Salicornia (pickleweed) introduced in Unit 1, Exploring ...
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Wetlands, Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Ecosystems, Chemistry:Environmental Chemistry, Physics:Other Sciences:Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Activities:Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Real-world Examples
Earthquake Preparedness in Christchurch, New Zealand
Patricia Stapleton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A real-world case study page analyzing the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, covering seismic hazards, risk assessment, urban preparedness failures, liquefaction impacts, and interdisciplinary insights from geoscience and policy, designed for teaching risk and resilience in educational contexts. auto-generated
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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Natural Hazards:Earthquakes, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Real-world Examples, Essays and Blog Posts
Tsunami scenario affecting California coastal communities (USGS SAFRR project)
Corrie Neighbors, University of California-Riverside
A case study page detailing the USGS SAFRR tsunami scenario for California, covering seismic sources, coastal impacts, socio-economic risks, and preparedness strategies, used in teaching natural hazards and resilience in geoscience education. auto-generated
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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Environmental Geology, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Hazards, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Natural Hazards:Earthquakes, Coastal Hazards:Tsunami
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Real-world Examples, Essays and Blog Posts
30 homes lost, lessons learned from the 2005 Santa Clara Utah river flood
Kelly Bringhurst, Utah Tech University
Case study page analyzing the 2005 Santa Clara, Utah river flood that destroyed 30 homes, emphasizing floodplain dynamics, stream bank erosion, risk assessment, and post-disaster community response, with teaching resources on natural hazards and resilience. auto-generated
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Geology:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science:Land Use and Planning, Sustainability, Natural Hazards:Floods/Fluvial Processes, Extreme Weather, Environmental Science
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Real-world Examples, Essays and Blog Posts
Flooding from Tropical Storm Lee in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Jennifer Haney, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
A case study page detailing the 2011 flooding in Columbia County, Pennsylvania from Tropical Storm Lee, covering flood impacts, emergency response coordination, vulnerability factors, resilience strategies, and its use in teaching environmental hazards and disaster preparedness, featuring GIS analysis, stakeholder insights, and supporting educational resources. auto-generated
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Geology:Environmental Geology, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Hazards, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Natural Hazards:Coastal Hazards, Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Real-world Examples, Essays and Blog Posts
Homeless Shelters Preparing for Hurricane Sandy
Marc Settembrino, Southeastern Louisiana University
Case study examining how homeless shelters in Atlantic City and Hoboken prepared for Hurricane Sandy, highlighting emergency planning, evacuation efforts, challenges in outreach, and the role of shelters in reducing disaster risk for vulnerable populations. auto-generated
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Subject: Geography, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards, Environmental Science
Resource Type: Real-world Examples: Real-world Examples, Essays and Blog Posts