HR: 1340h
AN: ED53A-0318    [Abstracts]
TI: 3D Maps: Tools for the Classroom
AU: Campbell, K
EM: kmc@umn.edu
AF: National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory 2 Third Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States
AU: * Friesen, B
EM: benjaminfriesen@gmail.com
AF: Hopkins West Junior High School, 3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305 United States
AU: Baumtrog, J
EM: jillbaumtrog@yahoo.com
AF: Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447 United States
AU: Morin, P
EM: pauljmorin2@gmail.com
AF: Department of Geology and Geophysics University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States
AU: Kirkby, K
EM: kirkby@umn.edu
AF: Department of Geology and Geophysics University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States
AB: The National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics (NCED), an NSF Science and Technology Center, is actively involved in using existing geoscience data sets such as NASA satellite data and USGS elevation data, to produce visualizations for formal and informal education settings. Use of these data sets in the form of three-dimensional visualizations helps NCED to engage the public with Earth-surface dynamics, and promote K-12 student and teacher understanding of surface processes. NCED is also actively involved in using visualizations in post-secondary education at the University of Minnesota, and in researching the effectiveness of their use in interpreting Earth-surface processes. NCED, in conjunction with GeoWall, has developed cost effective paper based ways to bring high-end technology into classrooms, informal and field-based educational settings. Research indicates that students respond enthusiastically and gain a greater understanding of surface process science when using these three-dimensional visualizations. Pre and in-service educators at NCED work with K-12 teachers to interpret and develop activities that will promote greater understanding of "source to sink" processes of erosion, transport, and deposition. Activities include lesson plans focused on "source to sink" and interpretations of visualizations designed to aid educators in their interpretation to students. Information is provided to educators in the form of an online website and educator workshops. NCED is conducting ongoing evaluation into the effectiveness of such visualizations in formal, informal, and field-based settings. This session will present 3D maps and activities available for educators to explore and use via NCED's website.
UR: http://www.nced.umn.edu
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
DE: 0805 Elementary and secondary education
DE: 0810 Post-secondary education
DE: 0825 Teaching methods
DE: 0845 Instructional tools
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: Fall Meeting 2005