Northwest Passage part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Google Earth:Examples
An investigation of changes in polar regions using Google Earth.

Quiz for Glacial Landforms part of Videos:Activities
This is a pdf of a quiz composed of five multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank questions about Glacial Landforms.

Introduction to Remote Sensing part of Online Teaching:Online Courses
This course introduces students to the basics of remote sensing, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in academic disciplines and professional industries. Emphasis is placed on image ...

Creating Custom Map Images of Earth and Other Worlds part of Earth Exploration Toolbook:Jules
DATA: Planetary images and geodesy data. TOOL: UNAVCO's Jules Verne Voyager Map Server. SUMMARY: Generate maps of Earth or any of 19 other planets and moons. Save and import images into presentations or reports.

Understanding Carbon Storage in Forests part of Earth Exploration Toolbook:GLOBECarbon
DATA: Forest Inventory and Analysis data, TOOLS: isee Player, Spreadsheet application. SUMMARY: Compare field collected data with results produced by a forest biomass model to understand the process and challenges scientists face when doing terrestrial carbon cycle research.

When is Dinner Served? Predicting the Spring Phytoplankton Bloom in the Gulf of Maine part of Earth Exploration Toolbook:Predicting Phytoplankton Bloom in the Gulf of Maine
DATA: Ocean Buoy Data, MODIS Images TOOLS: GoMOOS Online Graphing Tool SUMMARY: Learn about conditions that influence the spring phytoplankton bloom. Use an online graphing tool to predict the date of the bloom.

Quiz for Streamflow video part of Videos:Activities
After watching the associated video, students complete the quiz to ensure that they have a working knowledge of some basic content related to streamflow. This provides the instructor with more time in the ...

Quiz for the Earth System Video part of Videos:Activities
This is a pdf of a quiz composed of multiple choice and true/false questions linked to the Earth System video.

Wind River Eco-Challenge: A Virtual Excursion Exercise for Introducing Topographic Maps part of Introductory Courses:Activities
This classroom activity simulates an eco-challenge course in the Wind River Mountains, which are close to our campus. Our goal is that students approach their recreational adventures more prepared than they would ...

Topography & our national heritage part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This short activity uses GIS to demonstrate how to interpret the landscape using topographic maps of a well-known national park - Yosemite. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor ...