Exemplary Earth Science Lessons & Resources

The CyberTEAM Project provides resources to support learning experiences that incorporate access to visualization tools, collaboration tools, and open source applications to enhance the learning of Earth systems in middle school science classrooms. Based on science standards, resources have been identified (and created) to engage students in activities that make learning "come alive." Lessons have been developed and piloted in project classrooms during TechQuest experiences. The CyberTEAM Workshop will showcase exemplary TechQuest lessons and resources linked below.

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Materials for Lessons:

FELT

TechQuest 1: Flash Based Epicenter Location Tool
This tool lets your students become seismologists! The Flash Epicenter Location Tool (FELT)shows students how seismologists use data collected from scientific instruments to precisely locate the epicenter of an earthquake. FELT consists of three exercises with progressive levels of difficulty. Flash Player 9 and above is required. Your browser may not support display of this image
concept map

TechQuest 2: Concept Map Web 2.0 Lesson
Students can use many technological resources to assist in the understanding of science concepts. In this lesson, video, animations from the Web, and a Web 2.0 mind mapping tool will assist in building knowledge with the relationships between weathering, erosion and deposition. Your browser may not support display of this image.
cyberhawk

TechQuest 3: CyberHawk Adventure
In this TechQuest, students will use the Web-based CyberHawk Adventure tool to virtually fly to different locations in the Anza-Borrego Desert, write in their electronic notebook, answer questions at locations to earn points, and sign-in at the final location on the tour. Your browser may not support display of this image.
google earth

TechQuest 4: Google Earth Renewable Energy Tour
Humans around the world use many sources of energy in their daily lives. Countries around the world are investing in renewable energy sources because of the high costs associated with oil, natural gas, etc., In this TechQuest, students will explore Solar, Geothermal, Biomass, Wind, and Hydropower through a tour using Google Earth.

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