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Another online resource is the Earth Exploration Toolbook, at http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/index.html From the front page: "The Earth Exploration Toolbook is a collection of computer-based Earth science activities. Each activity, or chapter, introduces one or more data sets and an analysis tool that enables users to explore some aspect of the Earth system. "Step-by-step instructions in each chapter walk users through an example-a case study in which they access data and use analysis tools to explore issues or concepts in Earth system science." Carol Ormand On Jan 25, 2008, at 7:57 AM, Stuart Birnbaum wrote: > Another resource you might explore is a software package titled > "GETIT" > (Geoscience Education Through Interactive Technology). It is highly > interactive and focused exploring how energy flow (thermodynamics) > drives Earth's systems. It specifically explores volcanoes, > earthquakes, plate tectonics (internal heat flow), and hurricanes > (surface heat flow). It is used here in San Antonio by the Northside > school district, the largest in San Antonio. The website is > www.cambriansystems.com/getit.htm. Also look at the activities > list at > http://www.cambriansystems.com/actmtrx.pdf. I use GETIT here in my > introductory classes to illustrate complex concepts. Works great. > > Stuart > > > Stuart Birnbaum > Department of Geological Sciences > University of Texas at San Antonio > One UTSA Circle > San Antonio, TX 78249-0663 > 210-458-5449 (voice) > 210-458-4469 (fax) > > > -----Original Message----- > From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Buffy Cushman-Patz > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:20 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Geology text or lab text > > Hi there, > I'm going to be teaching a geology class for 9-12 grade girls next > year. > Does anyone know of an age-appropriate text I could use? Hands- on, > constructivist approach definitely preferred! (And quick! Texts > have to > be chosen by next week!) Thanks Buffy Cushman-Patz La Pietra Hawaii > School for Girls