This distance learning course is a 28-session videotape series that explores wildlife conservation and management in the United States and throughout the world. The videotapes include lectures by professors from Oregon State University, Eastern Oregon University, and by specialists from state and federal natural resource agencies. The course is divided into four parts: 1) social and political aspects ... Full description.

This educators guide tells the story of why it is important to observe celestial objects from outer space and how to study the entire electromagnetic spectrum. It includes hands-on activities to help students and teachers understand the significance of space-based astronomy - why it is important to observe celestial objects from outer space. Full description.

This educational resource describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes. Topics include volcanic environments, volcano landforms, eruption dynamics, eruption products, eruption types, historical eruptions, and planetary volcanism. There are two animations, over 250 images, eight interactive tests, and a volcano crossword puzzle. Full description.

This online course in satellite meteorology was developed for middle and high school science classes. There are currently 8 modules in the course with numerous hands-on activities: 1) An Introduction detailing the evolution of remote sensing technology, 2) Weather Satellites and Orbits, 3) The Electromagnetic Spectrum, 4) Cloud Identification, 5) Satellite Images, 6) Satellite Winds, 7) Wild Weather, ... Full description.

National teacher enhancement program in physical oceanography. Project introduces teachers to physical oceanography topics, develops a team of master teachers who can incorporate physical oceanography into their courses and conduct peer training workshops in their region. Training workshop is held each summer in Annapolis, MD. Graduate credit is available. Full description.

Action research consists of a family of research methodologies which pursue action and research outcomes at the same time. Areol, action research and evaluation on line, is a 14-week public course offered each semester as a public service by Southern Cross University and the Southern Cross Institute of Action Research. There are four orientation sessions. The first will give students some idea of ... Full description.

Water issues and concerns are in the headlines and at the forefront of national and international discussion. Your tour will be interdisciplinary incorporating physical, social, cultural, economic, legal and institutional perspectives. This course may be taken for credit or out of general interest, anywhere in the world. Site features course information, logistical information, and an general syllabus. ... Full description.

This is the outline for a course that uses natural resources management as a basis for learning Earth Science principles and skills. Students will develop and apply their scientific literacy by studying the interrelationship of humans to Earth's interior, land, sea, air, and space. The course features six sections: foundations, space and Earth, the atmosphere, the oceans, internal processes and products, ... Full description.

This site contains links to course information, outlines, summaries and computer-based drills and exercises, called Virtual Voyages, for an Introductory Oceanography class at San Francisco State University. Virtual Voyages engage students outside of the classroom and cover such topics as the seafloor, earthquakes, plates, ocean currents, beach waves, tides and habitat. There are also links to the ... Full description.

This introductory online historical geology class teaches basic scientific principles like evolution and plate tectonics and reviews Earth history from the Precambrian to the present day. The course readings are online, as well as writable worksheets. The course also asks students to present their research findings as web pages. The course stresses the methods scientists use to determine the information ... Full description.