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Newton Network Newsletter – May 2008 Newton Network News:
The April showers have brought May flowers and students and teachers are both itching to get out of the classroom. Our state has a rich geological history and provides thousands of acres of open space for exploration. In this month’s newsletter we are looking at resources for exploring the state’s many natural features and rich geological history.
Once again, please pass your newsletter on to your colleagues, and let them know that they can sign up for their own newsletter as easily as going to our website (www.unr.edu/newton).
In This Issue: Regional/Statewide: Geology and Earth Science – Teaching resources and workshops Earthquakes and Volcanoes – Bring a little shake, rattle and roll into the classroom Climate Change – Are you ready to teach about climate change? Science and Math Camps – Reminder of the upcoming summer camps
Geology and Earth Science – Nevada has a diverse landscape featuring soaring snowcapped mountains, vast open deserts, volcanic craters and ancient sea beds.
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology provides resources to help you bring part of this rich landscape into your classroom. Many of the available posters, maps and booklets are free. Check out the teacher packets and videos available for loan at (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/educ.htm).
The Nevada Division of Minerals provides education material directly related to the minerals found in Nevada. Check out their website which contains grade-level specific class projects as well as many excellent resource links at (http://minerals.state.nv.us/formspubs_educ.htm).
Another source for educational material for geology and minerals is the mining industry. Many of the mining companies provide free material for use in the classroom. A fairly complete list of links to mining companies and mining resources can be found at (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/edlinks.htm).
The Nevada Division of Minerals and The Nevada Mining Association co-sponsor the 24th Annual Earth Sciences Education Workshop in Tonopah on July 22nd – 24th. For more information on this workshop and registration go to (http://www.nevadamining.org/education/workshops)
Earthquakes and Volcanoes – The diverse geology of the state is the result of a violent and energized past with the state having been covered by sea water, frozen by glaciers, scorched with massive lava flows and cracked by major earthquakes. Bringing this history into the classroom can be a challenge.
Nevada’s fiery past is found in the many volcanoes having erupted in every corner of the state. A very complete source of information on the volcanoes is found at (http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/LivingWith...nevada.html). This site includes maps of all the volcanoes, description of each area and many links for additional information.
The recent earthquake activity across the state has many people wondering, so we wanted to provide you with the best sources for information on earthquakes available. The Nevada Seismology Laboratory on the UNR campus tracks and reports on all earthquake activity in the state and around the world. You can get the latest information at their website at
Another excellent source of information on earthquake activity is the U.S. Geological Survey. Their website provides maps of worldwide activity as well as a link to regional activity in the state. Check out their website for additional educational information as well at (http://earthquake.usgs.gov...region=Nevada)
The best way to learn is hands-on and we have found two sources for science projects that can be done in the classroom to gain an understanding of earthquakes. The U.S. Geological Survey provides 20 project ideas to choose from on their website (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/ sciencefair.php) or you can try your hand at building an earthquake table. Complete instructions for the earthquake table are at (http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/science_fair_projects...html)
Climate Change – Are you ready to teach about climate change? The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is offering a complete curriculum in a series of six online courses through e-Teachers. Complete information on the courses and registration can be found at (http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu).
Science and Math Camps – Just a quick reminder of the camps that will be held this summer:
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