Applied GIS part of Courses
This is an introductory GIS course that consists almost entirely of in-class exercises using the ArcGIS software to solve various earth science problems. Students gain experience with finding, downloading and ...

GIS in Geoscience Examples part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with GIS
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Differences and Similarities Between Mean Local Relief and Slope part of Teaching Activities
In this lab students investigate the effect of raster scale on calculations of mean local relief and slope. Students learn about the differences and similarities between mean local relief and slope, and how to ...

Lab 3: Changes to the Green River part of Teaching Activities
Students digitize the path of the Green River from historical imagery, and calculate sinuosity using a Python script. Students then display the changes on a map. Students are introduced to the concept of computer ...

Lane's Stable Balance Demo and Activity part of Teaching Activities
This activity links to a 3D model of Lane's Balance that can be printed on a 3D printer and used in a demonstration and hands-on activity considering how channels respond to changes in driving and resisting ...

Python Programming for Earth Science Students part of Courses
Computers are essential to all modern Earth Science research. We use them for compiling and analyzing data, preparing illustrations like maps or data plots, writing manuscripts, and so on. This class teaches how to ...

Ocean Acidification and Modern Extinctions part of Teaching Activities
This lesson plan and lab activity is designed for middle school students and is intended to take two classes or lab periods. Students learn about pH, ocean acidification, and the connection to modern extinctions. ...

Ocean currents and overflows part of Teaching Activities
We are researchers and teachers in physical oceanography. Here we provide a lesson plan including materials, to explore ocean currents and specifically "underwater waterfalls", i.e., overflows in the ...

Enhance Student Learning and Engagement part of Design Successful Student Field Experiences
Opportunities to learn in the field are commonly cornerstone experiences for students in the geosciences. Instruction in the field presents unique and exciting ways to engage students with geoscience content. When ...

Coriolis Effect Activity part of Teaching Activities
The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame. In oceanography, we are most interested in how the Coriolis Effect moves winds and ocean currents on the ...