This book of 19 essays, written by Earth scientists, provides insight into the dynamic processes that shape the Earth. The essays are supported by case studies describing a range of research projects (including Looking for Life in Antarctica-and Mars, Mapping Mt. Rainer, and Mapping Hot Springs on the Deep Ocean Floor) and profiles of historically significant Earth scientists (Including Inge Lehmann, ... Full description.

Model United Nations (UN) is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. This Headquarters homepage offers an 'ask an ambassador' section, an overview of the Model UN, FAQ, information on how to get started and how to prepare for a conference. Users can also follow links to several interactive forums, a conference calendar, additional links and e-news. Full description.

In 1876 General Henry M. Robert set out to bring the rules of the American Congress to members of ordinary societies with the publication of Pocket Manual of Rules of Order. It sold half a million copies before this revision of 1915 and made Robert's name synonymous with the orderly rule of reason in deliberative societies. Users can access Robert's Rules of Order here. Full description.

A statement of the Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) Collections Policy as developed by the DLESE Collections Committee, commented and revised by community input, approved by the DLESE Steering Committee, and accepted via community voting process of April 2001. The policy details the types of educational materials applicable to earth system science education which DLESE will contain. ... Full description.

This site offers information of interest to teachers including: curriculum resources, workshops and conferences, community service projects, career opportunities, and grants. It includes a collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages that you can use to teach about and explore environmental issues. Topics include acid rain and air pollution, ecosystems. human health, waste and recycling. conservation, ... Full description.

This page introduces the concept of traditional knowledge, detailed knowledge of the environment based on teachings and experiences and passed orally from generation to generation. Topics include how Native people define traditional knowledge, comparisons between indigenous and scientific knowledge, and the role of women and children in traditional knowledge. There is also discussion of the structure ... Full description.

In Diné culture, land use planning is natural and develops from specific processes of thought or consciousness, planned action and responses, equilibrium and life outcomes, and sustainable stability. Every member of a natural community participates in these processes -- the air, rocks, animals, water, plants, and people. A college course in environmental planning based on the Din&#233 land use ... Full description.

This site provides information on a project undertaken by the Alaska Native Science Commission (ANSC), the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) and the University of Alaska Anchorage to document traditional knowledge of environmental contaminants and environmental changes, especially as it relates to contamination in subsistence foods. Topics include project goals, processes, and community ... Full description.

This is the homepage of the GLOBIO (Global Methodology for Mapping Human Impacts on the Biosphere) consortium, an initiative to develop a global model for exploring the impact of environmental change on biodiversity. Site materials include news and announcements, information on the GLOBIO modeling methodology, and information on GLOBIO partner organizations. There are also links to selected highlights ... Full description.

This article discusses how the two paradigms of education (Teaching-Centered and Learning-Centered) could affect the way faculty members are reviewed when undergoing peer review. The major challenge to fair and proper peer review arises from the need to review the growing number of instructors who conform to the Learning-Centered paradigm. Early preparation for peer review should help avoid the disjunction ... Full description.