This is a Web-based story of three children who venture out to find their great-grandfather-s treasure box that was lost in the remote state of Alaska. Using simple terminology, the story integrates complex Earth and Space science concepts, such as the formation of gold deposits and the operation of satellites. The children model creative thinking, acquire and interpret radar images, plan a treasure ... Full description.

The American Museum of Natural History developed Science Seekers -- a middle school product that includes CD-ROMs, teacher's guides, and hands-on kits. In Hidden in Rocks, students play a team of science problem-solvers on special assignment-to learn about rock types and rock formations as they explore how scientists use satellite visualizations to help them identify rocks that might contain fossils. ... Full description.

This activity walks users through a technique for documenting change in before-and-after sets of satellite images. The technique can be used for any set of time-series images that are spatially registered to show the exact same area at the same scale. In the chapter, users examine three Landsat images of the Pearl River delta in southeastern China. In the images, users observe changes in land use ... Full description.

This book of 19 essays, written by leading Earth scientists, provides insight into the dynamic processes that shape the Earth. The essays are edited to reach educators, high school students, and the general public and are supported by case studies describing a range of current research projects (including Looking for Life in Antarctica-and Mars, Mapping Mt. Rainer, and Mapping Hot Springs on the Deep ... Full description.