Exploring Geology Using the Internet
Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of geology. You will begin with hands-on exploration of a wide range of Internet-based resources, from live earthquake data to collaboration with geologists and volcanologists at the U.S. Geological Survey. Several curriculum projects will be introduced. As a result of this workshop, you will be prepared to use Internet-based geology resources in your classrooms.
Introductory Lesson
- Virtual Earthquake -- Learn how to locate an earthquake's epicenter and how the Richter magnitude is determined
Classroom Geology Projects that Use Real Time Data
- Musical Plates -- Using real time earthquake data available from the Internet, explore the relationship between earthquakes and plate tectonics
- Volcano World Online Education Project - volcano lessons using real world information
- Earthquake! -- Teacher-developed Internet project as part of Stevens SSI Cohort 5 program
- Princeton Earth Physics Project (PEPP) -- Students use in-school seismic recording stations to study real earthquakes
Examples of Collaborative Geology Projects
Find Schools to Collaborate with on Geology Projects
- ePals Classroom Exchange
- Classroom Connect Teacher Contact Database
- Web66: International School Web Site Registry
Consulting Experts in the Field
- Ask a Geologist -- United State Geological Survey (USGS)
- Ask an Earth Scientist -- Dept. of Geology and Geophysics at U. of Hawaii. Faculty experts on volcanoes, geochemistry, geophysics, earthquakes, minerals & gems, sediments & sedimentary rocks, hydrology and natural hazards.
- Ask a Geologist -- Geological Survey of Canada
- Ask a Geologist -- Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic)
- Ask a GIS Expert -- GIS Think Tank at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Ask a Volcanologist -- Volcano World
- Mineral Resource Specialist Directory -- United State Geological Survey (USGS)
- Ask a Diamond Expert -- Van Daaz diamonds
- Ask a Paleontologist -- Illinois State Geological Survey (Dino Russ' Lair)
- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory -- Columbia University
- Ask a Mad Scientist -- Many different topics
- Ask an Expert -- Scientific American
Take a Geology Field Trip!
- Hunterdon Central Regional H.S. Geology Field Trip
- Exploring the Arbuckles: The Ardmore Basin
- Volcano Adventures
Earthquake Resources
- USGS Current Earthquake Information -- Real time earthquake data with GREAT maps
- USGS National Earthquake Information Center -- Main page with links to historical data, facts, statistics, FAQ's
- USGS Earthquake Information -- Similar info as above but slightly different format and topics of interest
- Earthquake Hazard Maps for the San Francisco Bay Area -- See the effects of a simulated earthquake at any of the major west coast faults. Interactive!
- Liquefaction Hazards in the Bay Area -- See which areas are high risks for landslides
- Impacts of Earthquakes on Buildings
- Seismic/Eruption and Seismic Wave programs -- Download these great shareware programs (pc only)
- Virtual Earthquake -- Learn how to locate an earthquake's epicenter and how the Richter magnitude is determined
- How to Build a Seismometer
- Make Your Own Seismogram
- Seismology at the Science Fair Project -- Project ideas for class or competition
- Surfing the Internet for Earthquake Data
- Earthquake Information Sources
- Earthquake General Links
Volcano Resources
- Current Volcanic Activity -- Recent volcanic eruptions
- Volcano World -- A definite MUST SEE!
- NASA Volcanology Team
- Alaska Volcano Observatory
- Cascades Volcano Observatory
- Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
- USGS Volcano Hazards Program
- Online Versions of Volcano Books
- Build a Model Volcano
- Michigan Tech Volcano Page - Everything you ever wanted to know about volcanoes
- Volcano General Links
Rock and Mineral Resources
- USGS Mineral Resources Program
- Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection
- The Mineral Gallery
- The Stone Pages - European megaliths and archaeological sites
- Bob's Rock Shop
Other Great Geology Resources
- NJ Geological Survey
- NJ Seismicity Information -- Information about historical earthquakes and recent earthquakes
- Marine Geology
- National Geophysical Data Center -- NOAA data for marine geology, geophysics, paleoclimatology, glaciology
- NOAA Marine Geology and Geophysics - See images of the ocean floor!
- All about Glaciers
- Geology and Geologic Time Exhibit -- U.C. Museum of Paleontology
- UCMP Web Geological Time Machine -- U.C. Museum of Paleontology
- Online Map Creation -- Create your own maps showing plate tectonic features
- Geosphere Lessons and Activities -- Network Montana Project K-12 curriculum
- USGS Learning Web -- Lesson Plans and Activities
Directories for Geology Resources
- Geology Link - The place to go for all geology resources including topics in the news, virtual field trips and student forums.
- Earth Science Education Resources
- Frank Potter's Land and Geology Links - Excellent list of resources organized by grade level
- ORES Geology Resources -- Still under development, but the resources they have up are great.