Unit 8: Thermohaline Circulation part of Modeling Earth Systems
David Bice, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
In this module, students first review some background material on density-driven deep currents in the oceans, and then create a STELLA model of the thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean. The model ...

Unit 3: Culmination of Module in Town Hall Meeting part of Major Storms and Community Resilience
Patricia Stapleton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lorraine Motola, Metropolitan College of New York; Lisa Doner, Plymouth State University
Over the course of one week, students will apply and evaluate concepts in the context of their local community, culminating in the formulation and evaluation of Hazard Mitigation Plan recommendations presented in ...

Unit 2: Application of Concepts to Case Studies part of Major Storms and Community Resilience
Patricia Stapleton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lisa Doner, Plymouth State University; Lorraine Motola, Metropolitan College of New York
In Unit 2, students apply and evaluate foundational concepts about storm hazards and risk in the context of two cases studies: Superstorm Sandy (2012) and the Storm of the Century (1993). Through different ...

Sustainability of Ocean Resources Research Project: Law of the Sea part of Integrate:Program Design:InTeGrate Program Models:University of Northern Colorado:Activities
William Hoyt, University of Northern Colorado
Students consider the history and development of the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, with a focus on extraction of natural resources from the ocean. Sustainability of a single resource is investigated in detail.

Coasts and Coastal Systems part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Coastal Hazards, Risk, and Environmental Justice:Activities
Marilyn Montgomery, University of Pennsylvania
This was a homework assignment for a college freshman or sophomore level class in physical geography. The assignment requires the text book "Elemental Geosystems" and internet access. It has questions pertaining to coastal erosion and flood hazards and the responsibilities of various US federal agencies in managing these hazards.

Tsunami of the North Atlantic Ocean part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Coastal Hazards, Risk, and Environmental Justice:Activities
Susan Riggins, California State University-Chico
In this assignment students plot the tectonic setting, major cities, and economic centers of the Atlantic Ocean. They consider tsunami triggers and whether they are relevant. Students are presented with three ...