Acerca de este curso: The AMNH course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators provides students with an overview of the origin and evolution of the Earth. Informed by the recently released Next Generation Science Standards, this course examines geological time scales, radiometric dating, and how scientists “read the rocks.” We will explore dramatic changes in the Earth over the last 4 billion years, including how the evolution of life on Earth has affected its atmosphere. In addition to looking at geology on a global scale, participants will take to their own backyards to explore and share their local geologic history. Course participants will bring their understanding of the dynamic Earth - along with content resources, discussion questions, and assignments - into their own teaching.
Creada por: American Museum of Natural History
Enseñado por: Edmond Mathez, Ph.D., Curator and Professor
Department of Earth and Planetary SciencesEnseñado por: Ro Kinzler, Ph.D., Senior Director
Science Education
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 1
Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
You will explore the ways scientists study the rock record to determine the geologic history of the Earth.
4 videos, 5 lecturas
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Resources
- Vídeo: Introduction to the Course
- Reading: About This Course
- Vídeo: How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth
- Vídeo: The Rate of Decay
- Reading: Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral
- Reading: "Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age
Calificado: Module One Quiz
SEMANA 2
Evolution of the Atmosphere
You will learn how the evolution of photosynthetic life changed the concentration of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere, and how this is reflected in the rock record. You will also become familiar with how the Next Generation Science Standards connect to this week’s content. Finally, you will complete a written assignment: an analysis of a local geologic feature.
7 videos, 2 lecturas
- Reading: Early Life
- Reading: Origin of Earth's Atmosphere
- Vídeo: Banded Iron Formation
- Vídeo: Stromatolites
- Vídeo: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 1
- Vídeo: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 2
- Vídeo: Local Geology Assignment: Part 1
- Vídeo: Local Geology Assignment: Part 2
Calificado: Module Two Quiz
Calificado: Peer Review: Analyze a Local Geologic Feature
SEMANA 3
Plate Tectonics: Mountain Building
You will learn how convection causes solid rock to flow in the Earth’s mantle and how the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates forms mountains. You will also learn how to identify and address common student misconceptions about plate tectonics.
5 videos, 2 lecturas
- Reading: How Rocks Flow
- Vídeo: Ductility of Rocks
- Vídeo: Marble Deformation
- Reading: Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics
- Vídeo: Scientists at Work: Mountain Building
- Vídeo: Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics
Calificado: Module Three Quiz
SEMANA 4
Plate Tectonics: Earthquakes
You will learn about earthquake risk. Using a multimedia teaching case about earthquake risk in Bangladesh, you will learn how scientists define and assess the risk from geologic events. You will also learn how to implement this or similar teaching cases with your students.
7 videos, 4 lecturas
- Vídeo: Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case
- Reading: Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh
- Vídeo: Part One: Background
- Vídeo: Part Two: Data Collection
- Vídeo: Part Three: Results
- Vídeo: Part Four: Beyond Tectonics
- Vídeo: Closing Thoughts
- Reading: Resources
- Reading: Opportunities for Educators
- Reading: Support AMNH
Calificado: Module Four Quiz
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo funciona
Trabajo del curso
Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.
Ayuda de tus compañeros
Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.
Certificados
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Creadores
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
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Very informative and interactive. I learned so much about my local geology. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Very Good.
it is good supject
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The course was really enjoyable.