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.
The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators
ofrecido por
Museo Americano de Historia Natural
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Introduction & 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 (Total 20 minutos), 5 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Introduction to the Course1m
How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth10m
The Rate of Decay4m
5 lecturas
Syllabus10m
Resources10m
About This Course10m
Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral10m
"Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module One Quiz20m
Semana
2Evolution 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 (Total 56 minutos), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Banded Iron Formation3m
Stromatolites2m
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 112m
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 26m
Local Geology Assignment: Part 19m
Local Geology Assignment: Part 29m
2 lecturas
Early Life10m
Origin of Earth's Atmosphere10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module Two Quiz20m
Semana
3Plate 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 (Total 37 minutos), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Ductility of Rocks1m
Marble Deformation2m
Scientists at Work: Mountain Building5m
Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics15m
2 lecturas
How Rocks Flow10m
Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module Three Quiz20m
Semana
4Plate 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 (Total 38 minutos), 4 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case4m
Part One: Background3m
Part Two: Data Collection3m
Part Three: Results3m
Part Four: Beyond Tectonics3m
Closing Thoughts4m
4 lecturas
Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh10m
Resources10m
Opportunities for Educators10m
Support AMNH10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module Four Quiz20m
50%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
29%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
33%
consiguió un aumento de sueldo o ascenso
Principales revisiones
por EE•Dec 14th 2018
Well organized and excellent resources for educators\n\nI liked the observation assignment as well because it put participants in the minds of students and gave a possible activity for completion.
por R•Jul 4th 2017
Very informative course. Must be attended by start ups in college. Freshers in industry too can attempt to have additional knowledge. Excellent course on Earth, its history and formation etc.
Instructores
Edmond Mathez, Ph.D.
Curator and ProfessorDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ro Kinzler, Ph.D.
Senior DirectorScience Education
Acerca de Museo Americano de Historia Natural
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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