HR: 1340h
AN: ED33A-0754    [Abstracts]
TI: Teaching Seismology: A British Perspective
AU: * Sharpe, J E
EM: jesharpe@mac.com
AB: Issues Although the subject of earthquakes is taught in geography and wave properties are explored in science, seismology is not taught in great detail in either subject in the 11-18 age range. How can we address this and make the subject relevant to students in a country where earthquakes rarely impact on their lives? Description To present the results of a planned in-school `Earthquake Week' where students will be introduced to a range of activities, with tasks designed to add to their knowledge base of seismology while stimulating further enquiry. To present the evaluation of an on-line seismograph which will give schools who do not have access to this equipment the opportunity to explore the data produced by a seismograph to varying degrees. At present in the UK, a very small number of schools have access to a seismograph. Lessons Learned The outcomes of the `Earthquake Week' Project will be presented, which will include difficulties that arise and practical solutions. Recommendations To promote the use of teaching of seismology in schools in the 11-18 age range, to enable pupils to have a better understanding of the subject in relation to earthquakes and the consequences of large scale seismic events. To highlight the need for more UK based resources and educational material to enable students to engage with the subject.
DE: 0810 Post-secondary education
DE: 0825 Teaching methods
DE: 0830 Teacher training
SC: Education and Human Resourcese [ED]
MN: 2004 AGU Fall Meeting