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.
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1完成时间为 1 小时
Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
You will explore the ways scientists study the rock record to determine the geologic history of the Earth.
4 个视频 （总计 20 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
4 个视频
Introduction to the Course1分钟
How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth10分钟
The Rate of Decay4分钟
5 个阅读材料
Syllabus10分钟
Resources10分钟
About This Course10分钟
Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral10分钟
"Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age10分钟
1 个练习
Module One Quiz20分钟
周
2完成时间为 4 小时
Evolution 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 个视频 （总计 56 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 2 个测验
7 个视频
Banded Iron Formation3分钟
Stromatolites2分钟
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 112分钟
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 26分钟
Local Geology Assignment: Part 19分钟
Local Geology Assignment: Part 29分钟
2 个阅读材料
Early Life10分钟
Origin of Earth's Atmosphere10分钟
1 个练习
Module Two Quiz20分钟
周
3完成时间为 1 小时
Plate 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 个视频 （总计 37 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
5 个视频
Ductility of Rocks1分钟
Marble Deformation2分钟
Scientists at Work: Mountain Building5分钟
Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics15分钟
2 个阅读材料
How Rocks Flow10分钟
Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics10分钟
1 个练习
Module Three Quiz20分钟
周
4完成时间为 2 小时
Plate 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 个视频 （总计 38 分钟）, 4 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
7 个视频
Earthquake Risk15分钟
Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case4分钟
Part One: Background3分钟
Part Two: Data Collection3分钟
Part Three: Results3分钟
Part Four: Beyond Tectonics3分钟
Closing Thoughts4分钟
4 个阅读材料
Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh10分钟
Resources10分钟
Opportunities for Educators10分钟
Support AMNH10分钟
1 个练习
Module Four Quiz20分钟
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39 个审阅50%
完成这些课程后已开始新的职业生涯
29%
通过此课程获得实实在在的工作福利
33%
加薪或升职
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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.
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.
讲师
Edmond Mathez, Ph.D.
Curator and ProfessorDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ro Kinzler, Ph.D.
Senior DirectorScience Education
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