HR: 0800h
AN: ED11E-1128    [Abstracts]
TI: Expedition Earthscope: A Television Film and DVD
AU: * Prose, D
EM: dougprose@earthlink.net
AF: Earth Images Foundation, 470 Cavour St., Oakland, CA 94618 United States
AU: LaMacchia, D
EM: dougprose@earthlink.net
AF: Earth Images Foundation, 470 Cavour St., Oakland, CA 94618 United States
AB: Independent filmmakers are producing a public television documentary that explores the goals and aspirations of the Earthscope project in the context of what is known and not known about the geology of North America. The unfolding story captures the excitement of the early stages of an historic expedition undertaken by a diverse group of scientists, students, and volunteers, employing the most advanced earth exploration techniques to answer persistent geologic questions about the North American continent. The film documents the efforts of Earthscope scientists as participants in one of the largest coordinated geologic experiments ever, one that promises to deepen our knowledge of the processes, including seismic and volcanic, that have formed the continent and its spectacular landforms. Interspersed with scenes of scientists beginning new Earthscope experiments is archival footage of past experiments, as well as dramatic scenes of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landscapes, and cultural activities filmed throughout the US. The film's liberal use of 3D animations helps explain the geologic story and the techniques employed by Earthscope scientists. The purpose of the documentary is to introduce Earthscope and basic earth science concepts to a nationwide audience via PBS broadcasts and distribution to schools, libraries, science centers, and museums. For Earthscope staff, scientists, and educators, the film will be a tool to help educate the public about Earthscope and recruit a diverse mix of young people to take part in the effort. To enhance the usefulness of the film, a companion DVD is also being produced that will include printable ancillary educational resources for use in classrooms and materials that explain the Earthscope project in detail. Pre-release clips from the film will be shown and distribution plans discussed.
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
DE: 0815 Informal education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: Fall Meeting 2005