This U.S. Geological Survey fact sheet introduces topographic maps and explains how scale is used in a map to convey distance, how direction is determined using a compass, and how to use both a map and compass together by taking a compass bearing from a map. Contacts are provided to obtain current and historical magnetic declination information for any place in the United States. Full description.

This tutorial provides instructions for making graphs of data using Microsoft Excel Version 5.0. The step-by-step instructions cover everything from opening Microsoft Excel spreadsheet softarware to making scatter plots and column diagrams. The instructions are those which have worked best for the author and are best used with simple sets of data. This page is a good overview of using Excel version ... Full description.

This Starting Point Module contains information on teaching with models geoscience education. Modeling is fundamental to science, great for an interactive student-centered environment, and ideal for the Earth systems approach. Types of models include conceptual, physical analog, mathematical, statistical, and visualization. This page offers links, information and examples for all modeling types, including ... Full description.

This Starting Point module discusses teaching with mathematical and statistical models in entry-level geoscience courses. Mathematical models of systems grow out of equations that determine how a system changes from one state to the next and/or how one variable depends on the value or state of other variables. Statistical Models include issues such as statistical characterization of numerical data, ... Full description.

This website contains a link to an Excel spreadsheet program that calculates norms from a bulk chemical analysis of a rock. The site briefly explains norms and provides instructions for the calculation of a norm in 26 steps. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html Full description.

Haze-SPAN (Haze Sun Photometer Atmospheric Network) is a project for amateurs to measure haze. The site provides basic information on the science behind haze, a manual for building a sun photometer, information on how to calibrate your instrument and make observations, and a data collection section. Full description.

This web site is designed to help the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) act as a catalyst among tribal governments, research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University (NAU), various federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, in support of environmental protection of Native American natural resources. The site provides environmental training and ... Full description.

Antarctica Online is a comprehensive site covering science and research on the continent of Antarctica. Along with educational materials about this continent, the site contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), weekly updates from stations, recent news, details about each Australian research station (Mawson, Davis, Casey, Macquarie Island), environmental information, the downloadable Australian Antarctic ... Full description.

The National Fire Plan is a cooperative, long-term effort of several governmental and non-governmental organizations that seeks to manage impacts of wildland fire by addressing five key points: firefighting, rehabilitation, hazardous fuels reduction, community assistance, and accountability. Users can access and download yearly progress reports, and fuels treatment reports, and use a map viewer to ... Full description.

This is the home page for California's State Geological Survey. This page has information about hot topics and new products and reports issued by the Division of Mines and Geology. There is a link to their maps, data, and publications that are available online. There is also information about meetings and workshops, links to related agencies, and much more. The Teacher Features page has links to answers ... Full description.