EarthScience

= [|Preparedness Now Video] = =Helpful links for Earth Science Teachers and Students= [|**Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education**] **from NSF with lesson plans, research summaries, etc.** [|Digital Library for Earth System Education] **Look up lesson plans by grade level, standard, topic, etc... K-14**  [|California's Earth Science standards for grades 9-12] **California State Standards for Earth Science for High School**  [|National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] **Iabout everything from the surface of the sun to the bottom of the oceans.**  [|NASA Eclipse Website]  ** Past, present and future eclipses plus general eclipse information. **  [|Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada]  [|USGS Earthquake Hazards Program]  [|Southern California Earthquake Center Communication, Education and Outreach**] **t**  [|Earthquake Myths by SCEC] **Southern California Earthquake Center's Earthquake Myths page**  [|Science News for Kids]  ** This site has weekly reader type news stories for kids as well as puzzles, games, lab zone, teacher zone, etc... ** [|UC Berkeley Geology's Plate Tectonics Page] **This site has lots of good info and cool animations for teaching plate tectonics. ** [|Virtual Volcano: Discovery Channel] **Build your own virtual volcano and watch it erupt! Also, great info and animations about volcanoes.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|The Weather Channel] **The Weather Channel's home page... Up to date weather maps, forecasts, etc...** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Start Local articles about weather and climate** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|Geology Animations] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|Spaceweather Homepage] **News and information about the Sun-Earth Environment** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|NASA's Educator Website] **K-12+ Resources, news, educational programs, etc...** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|NASA Student Website] **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">K-12+ Podcasts, opportunities for students, research/project help, NASA TV, Kid's Club Link ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|Volcano World] **Great info about volcanoes... The kids link has a great page on volcano myths and legends.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|Cascades Volcano Observatory] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|Volcano Cams around the World] **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">See pics of volcanoes around the world in real time (or near real time, depending on the volcano...) ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country] **Earthquake preparedness handbook. PDF download or request a copy. Available in several languages.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|University of Illinois Weather World 2010 Project] **This online guide provides lots of info on meteorology, remote sensing, weather maps, archieved weather** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **events and there are activites and projects for students with teacher guides included.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|Geological Society of America] **K-12 Lesson Plans and Educational Resources** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|The Great California Shakeout] Be Prepared! Sign up your family and students.

=Careers in Earth Science= <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|NASA Career Expo - Earth Science] **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Explore Earth Science careers ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|American Geological Institute's Career Page] **This page includes information about careers, salaries, and has a 42 minute video on ES Careers that you can download.**

=Professional Organizations= <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|Geological Society of America] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **The mission of GSA is to be a leader in advancing the geosciences, enhancing the professional growth of its members, and promoting the geosciences in the service of humankind.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|National Association of Geosciences Teachers] **The National Association of Geoscience Teachers works to raise the quality of and emphasis on teaching the geosciences at all levels.** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|National Science Teacher Association] **NSTA’s Mission: "… to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all."** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> [|California Science Teachers Association] [|Inland Area Science Teachers Association] [|California Earth Science Teachers Association] = =

= VPSS & Service Learning: Summer 2011- Hey guys! Let me know if there is anything else you are looking for that I can post here. :) = [|Devil's Punchbowl][|Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country] [|MWD Water Education Resources] [|Southern California Earthquake Center//Earthquake Country Kit] [|Did you feel it? Earthquake reporting site by USGS] [|Actinolite] More Actinolite including pronunciation: [] [|Simplified California Fault Map] [|Simplified California Geology Map] [|Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country booklet ordering site] [|**Earth Science Week**] **link** [|Inland Area Science Teachers Association] [|Riverside Astronomical Society] [|Santa Rosa Plateau Information] [|Need rocks and mineral samples? You MUST check out Burmincos!!!! This place rocks!!! :)]
 * [|Free Earth Science videos] link**


 * Email addresses:**
 * Jackie Cooper,** GeoSciGoddess@aol.com
 * Rick Hall, rick_hall@sbcss.k12.ca.us**
 * Mike Horton,** **mhorton@rcoe.us**