media
image and movie libraries
EarthguideTools, toys, and other fun thigns to learn or teach earth science.California Space Institute (CalSpace) and Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO)
Image Collections of the UC Berkeley Digital Library ProjectImages of California water resources, habitats, plants, and animals.
Johnson Space Center Image CollectionCollection of Shuttle mission, Earth-looking imagery, and press release images from the manned space program, from Mercury to the STS-81 Shuttle mission.Johnson Space Center, NASA
Photography CollectionsCalifornia Historical Society
NOAA Photo CollectionImages related to oceanography, marine life, and marine commerce.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Department of Commerce
Cyanobacteria Image GalleryCyanosite
Photos of Luminous Organisms - The Bioluminescence Web PageS. H. D. Haddock, C. M. McDougall, and J.F. Case, Case Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara
Dominant Phytoplankton Taxa of the Arctic Seas In Biological Atlas of the Arctic Seas 2000 - Plankton of the Barents and Kara Seas, International Ocean Atlas Series, Volume 2National Oceanographic Data Center, NOAA
National Oceanographic Data Center/NOAA
National Oceanographic Data Center/NOAA
Visualization of Remote Sensing DataImages, movies, 3-D and virtual reality visualizations of Earth and hurricanes.Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
Earth Observation Movie Studio Movies of the Earth based on satellite sources. See global patterns of clouds, rain, snow/ice, and more.SeaWIFS, NASA
Paleomap ProjectPlate tectonic and paleoclimate animations.Christopher R. Scotese
Paleomap Project, Christopher Scotese
Sea WIFS, NASA
Paleomap Project, Christopher Scotese
Sea WIFS, NASA
chime models
ChlorophyllIndiana University Molecular Structure Center (IUMSC)
libraries
Social Sciences and Humanities Library, Site emphasizes San Diego County and presents GIS components which include DEMs. Links to other maps also.University of California, Santa Barbara
San Diego Public LibraryCity of San Diego
map libraries
Social Sciences and Humanities Library, Site emphasizes San Diego County and presents GIS components which include DEMs. Links to other maps also.University of California, Santa Barbara
Earth Sciences Map LibraryOnline topo maps and links to other resources. Online maps are one component of this library.University of California, Berkeley
NOAA National Data Centers, NGDCGlobal Relief Data and Images.National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Perry-Castaneda Library Map CollegeGlobal and regional political, shaded-relief, historical, and other maps.The University of Texas at Austin
The World Factbook 1999World maps and basic country information.Central Intelligence Agency
National Geophysical Data Center/WDC-A for Solid Earth Geophysics Boulder, Colorado USA
National Geophysical Data Center/WDC-A for Solid Earth Geophysics Boulder, Colorado USA
National Atlas of the United States ®This Atlas updates a large bound collection of paper maps that was published in 1970. Like its predecessor, this edition promotes greater national geographic awareness. It delivers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes. Unlike the previous Atlas, this version is largely digital.Department of the Interior
Map LibrarayCollection and links to general, military, and historical maps.Dudley Knox Library, Naval Postgraduate School
news
Science and HealthSan Diego Union-Tribune/Sign-On San Diego
Science and EnvironmentLos Angeles Times
SCI/TECHabcNEWS.com
SCI-TECHCNN.com
Science NewsMSNBC
Technology ReviewMIT's magazine of innovation. Their mission is "to promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society".Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
science in print
NatureFirsthand scientific results directly from scientists, for scientists.
PAGESLook under "Overheads" and you'll find overheads for key knowledge about the Earth's climate over the last 100,000 years, at glacial, historical, and modern time-scales. Overheads are in .pdf format.The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Core Project
science on tv and the web
NOVASource of Entry
Marine Bioluminescence: Secret Lights in the SeaVideo for purchase, length: 26 minutesHARBOR BRANCH Oceanographic Marine Science Educational Series
California's GoldInformation about Huell Howser's educational shows on PBS covering California.
website lists
EarthguideTools, toys, and other fun things to learn or teach earth science.California Space Institute (CalSpace) and Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO)
Eisenhower National ClearinghouseMath and science resources - "ENC's mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning. ... The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is located at The Ohio State University, and is funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement"
Kathy Schrock's Guide for EducatorsLinks to science, computing, and technology educational sites useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth.
expeditions
science at sea
Descent to the Mid-Atlantic RidgeJoin Scripps researcher, Dr. Donna Blackman, and the entire scientific team as they guide the deep submersible Alvin to probe the depths of the North Atlantic - exploring undersea mountains of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.Earthguide, California Space Institute at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the SeafloorJoin scientists as they dive to the mid-ocean ridge.Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitution and the National Science Foundation
Reading Earth History in Papua New GuineaJoin a "team of researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, East Carolina University, The College of William & Mary, Penn State University, The University of Papua New Guinea and several other institutions are trying to understand Earth's history in the wet tropical islands of the southwestern Pacific Ocean."Scripps Institution of Oceanography, East Carolina University, National Science Foundation, and the MARGINS program
Extreme 2001: A Deep Sea OdysseyJoin scientists as they dive to deep sea vents on the East Pacific Rise.University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea Grant College Program
Extreme 2000: Voyage to the DeepJoin scientists as they dive to hydrothermal vent sites in the Sea of Cort�s off the west coast of Mexico.University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea Grant College Program
Nova: Into the AbyssSite follows researchers at sea as they work to bring a piece of the mid-ocean ridge back to the surface from the Juan de Fuca Ridge in the North Pacific.NOVA Online
lesson plans
general
Resources for K-12 Earth Science EducatorsGeological Society of America
The Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America
professional growth
general
Eisenhower National ClearinghouseMath and science resources - "ENC's mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning. ... The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is located at The Ohio State University, and is funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement"
AthenaSAIC, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in the state of Washington, and the local school districts of Seattle, Bellevue, Northshore, and Lake Washington. NASA funds Athena as part of its Public Use Of Remote Sensing Data project.
EarthNetEarthNet is a virtual resource centre of earth science resource information and contacts for teachers, home educators and students of all levels - elementary, junior and senior high school.Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic)
ExplorerThe ExplorerTM is a collection of educational resources (instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, student created materials ... for K-12.Great Lakes Collaborative and University of Kansas UNITE group.
ObservatoriumNASA's Observatorium is a public access site for Earth and space data. We have pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images.NASA
Virtual Courseware for Science EducationInteractive Web-based activities for the Life and Earth Sciences designed to enhance the learning and teaching of scientific principles at the undergraduate college and university level as well as at the high school AP level.Gary A. Novak, California State University at Los Angeles
Digital Library for Earth System EducationA library providing access to digital resources for learning about the Earth system, and an open, organized community of users.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
Full-Option Science SystemLawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley
free software
general
NIH ImageImage can acquire, display, edit, enhance, analyze and animate images.National Institutes of Health
public resources
science museums
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey Bay Aquarium
Ocean PlanetCompanion to a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, promoting education and awareness about our "Ocean Planet." Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
The Museum of PaleontologyUniversity of California, Berkeley
resource centers
arts
Imagining the Grand CanyonPaintings of the Grand Canyon by artist David Hockney. See Teaching Tools < Arts for more.National Gallery of Australia
data repositories
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC)The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center which includes the World Data Center for Atmospheric Trace Gases, is the primary global-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).Department of Energy
Environmental Sciences Division, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Department of Energy (CDIAC represents DOE in the multi-agency Global Change Data and Information System)
Environmental Sciences Division, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Department of Energy (CDIAC represents DOE in the multi-agency Global Change Data and Information System)
IRI/LDEO Climate Data LibraryThe International Research Institute for climate prediction (IRI), NOAA/Office of Global Programs, and Columbia University/Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory data distribution site
United Nations Statistics DivisionNGDC is the national repository for geophysical data, providing a wide range of science data services and information in areas such as glaciology, marine geology and geophysics, paleoclimate, solar-terrestrial physics, and solid earth geophysics.NOAA
United Nations
United Nations
PAGESPAGES is the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) Core Project. They provide a quantitative understanding of the Earth's past climate and environment. Not only does this site contain useful data for scientists, it provides overheads in .pdf format. For example, you can find a very nice overhead of the Vostok ice core record here. Look under "Publications"PAGES is supported by the Swiss and US National Science Foundations and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
PangaeaPANGAEA is an information system aimed at archiving, publishing and distributing data from Global Change research with special emphasis on paleoclimatic, marine and environmental sciences.Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen, Germany
The Delphi ProjectMarine sediment core data, in particular oxygen and carbon isotope data, from a variety of different locations are available from this site.Cambridge University
SIOExplorerData, documents and images from 822 expeditions by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography since 1903 are becoming web-accessible through the new SIOExplorer project. Developing resource.Scripps Institution of Oceanography
SIO
SIO
The Global Land One-km Base Elevation (GLOBE) ProjectThe results of an international effort to develop a best-available global digital elevation model on a 1-kilometer grid.Department of Energy
USDA Plants DatabaseThe PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants. This database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. The PLANTS Database includes names, checklists, automated tools, identification information, species abstracts, distributional data, crop information, plant symbols, plant growth data, plant materials information, plant links, references, and other plant information. PLANTS reduces costs by minimizing duplication and making information exchange possible across agencies and disciplines.United States Department of Agriculture
National Climate Data CenterWorld's largest archive of weather data.National Climate Data Center, NOAA
National Geophysical Data CenterCyanosite is dedicated to information transfer within the cyanobacterial research community. It is hoped that this site will eventually contain archives of experimental protocols, a multi-media phylogenetic tree, databases of known bluegreen algae genes and proteins, comprehensive bibliographic information, educational resources for college and secondary school teachers, general information about blue-green algae, and links to other cyanobacterial, prochlorophyte, and cyanelle sites on the WWW.National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA
National Oceanographic Data Center Contains chlorophyll, nutrient, ocean current, oxygen, plankton, salinity, sea level, temperature, and wave data, and more.National Oceanographic Data Center, NOAA
National Snow and Ice Data CenterArchives and distributes digital and analog snow and ice data.Established by NOAA
glossaries
SOHO Explore GlossaryTerms related to the Sun and radiation.
journals
NatureFirsthand scientific results directly from scientists, for scientists.
legislation and more
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeText from the UNFCCC Third Conference of the Parties (FCCC/CP/1997/L.7/Add.1; 10 December 1997).United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeText of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Chnage. "The landmark international treaty unveiled at the UN Conference on Environment and Development (the Rio Summit) in June 1992."U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. EPA
U.S. EPA
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone LayerCurrent text of the agreement which was initially agreed upon on 16 september 1987.United Nations Environment Programme, The Ozone Secretariat
U.S. Commission on Ocean PolicyIncludes Preliminary Report of the Commission "with detailed findings and recommendations for a coordinated, and comprehensive national ocean policy."
California Coastal ActThe California Coastal Act "was enacted by the State Legislature in 1976 to provide long-term protection of California's 1,100-mile coastline for the benefit of current and future generations. The Coastal Act created a unique partnership between the State (acting through the California Coastal Commission) and local government (15 coastal counties and 58 cities) to manage the conservation and development of coastal resources through a comprehensive planning and regulatory program. The 1976 Act made permanent the coastal protection program launched on a temporary basis by a citizens' initiative that California voters approved in November 1972 (Proposition 20 -- the "Coastal Conservation Initiative")."California Coastal Commission
professional societies
Association of American State GeologistsLinks to the state geological surveys in 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Earth Science OrganizationsLinks to earth science organizations in many countries.Geology and Geophysics, The University of Calgary, Alberta
Union of Concerned ScientistsSummary of knowledge, impacts and possible solutions.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
research institutions
Los Alamos National LaboratoryOperated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy
research programs
California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) CalCOFI has been collecting hydrographic and biological data from the southern California Borderland since 1949
INDOEXThe INDOEX goal is to study natural and anthropogenic climate forcing by aerosols and feedbacks on regional and global climate.
TOPEX/PoseidonThe TOPEX/Poseidon satellite measures global sea level.NASA Jet Propulsioni Laboratory (JPL)
research web servers
National Geophysical Data CenterCyanosite is dedicated to information transfer within the cyanobacterial research community. It is hoped that this site will eventually contain archives of experimental protocols, a multi-media phylogenetic tree, databases of known bluegreen algae genes and proteins, comprehensive bibliographic information, educational resources for college and secondary school teachers, general information about blue-green algae, and links to other cyanobacterial, prochlorophyte, and cyanelle sites on the WWW.National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA
weather plus
National Weather Service HomepagesLinks to all of the National Weather Service homepages in the United States. These sites contain local forecasts, official weather statements, precipitation products, etc.
Near Real Time Earthquake ListList and map of most recent earthquakes across the world.U. S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center
Recent Earthquakes in CaliforniaU. S. Geological Survey, UCB, CalTech, UCSD, UNR
Water Level Tidal PredictionsConvenient tide chart for Scripps Pier, San Diego, California. Earthguide, Geosciences Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
The Earth in Near Real TimeGlobal cloud cover, earthquakes, sea surface temperature, global biosphere, global water vapor, and more.Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum
West Coast and Alaska Tsunami CenterNational Weather Service, NOAA
NOAA, National Weather Service
NOAA, National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorUSDA, NOAA, National Drought Mitigation Center
for locals
about california
Welcome to CaliforniaState of California/span>
California: the Dream and the Challenge in the Twenty-first Century"California is more than a geographical or political state. It is also a state of mind, a way of life, and an evolving dream. The Governor asked noted author and State Librarian of California, Dr. Kevin Starr, to prepare a special essay on the Golden State, placing in context its history, culture, and people with the challenges and dreams of the new Millennium."Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California
California History OnlineCalifornia Historical Society
California as I Saw ItFull texts and illustrations of 190 works documenting the formative era of California's history through eyewitness accounts. The collection covers the dramatic decades between the Gold Rush and the turn of the twentieth century. It captures the pioneer experience; encounters between Anglo-Americans and the diverse peoples who had preceded them; the transformation of the land by mining, ranching, agriculture, and urban development; the often-turbulent growth of communities and cities; and California's emergence as both a state and a place of uniquely American dreams.American Memory, Library of Congress
California Heritage Collectioni"The California Heritage Collection is an online archive of more than 30,000 images illustrating California's history and culture, from the collections of the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. Selected from nearly two hundred individual collections, this unique resource uses the latest online archiving techniques to highlight the rich themes of California's history. The California Heritage Collection is part of the Online Archive of California, a compilation of finding aids, or guides, to archival collections at more than 30 institutions."Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley
California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES)The California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES) is an information system developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to a variety of electronic data describing California's rich and diverse.State of California
CSULB's Virtual Field Geology Geologic tours of Southern California.California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Welcome to CaliforniaState of California
san diego
Department of Planning and Land UseCounty of San Diego
San Diego County Water AuthorityIncludes links to their educational materials for teachers and list of phone numbers for member agencies.
Alternative Futures for the Region of Camp Pendleton, California This server provides links to geographic and other resources related to the Biodiversity Research Consortium's study of region of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Nice set of environmental maps.Harvard College Graduate School of Design
San Diego's OceanUseful local informations such as tide predictions, surf cam, and much more.Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library
The Salton SeaSatellite image of the Salton Sea - that "large" body of water in Imperial and Riverside counties, just east of San Diego.Center for Inland Waters, San Diego State University
Salton Basin - Colorado Basin Mothersite"access to information on the natural resources, economy, and human population of the binational Salton Basin-Colorado River Delta region" - perhaps not recently updated, but full of useful information.
southern california
Wallace Creek Interpretative TrailA geologic guide to the San Andreas fault at Wallace Creek.
Geology Field Notes, Joshua Tree National ParkGeologic Resources Division, National Park Service
The Salton SeaSatellite image of the Salton Sea - that "large" body of water in Imperial and Riverside counties, just east of San Diego.Center for Inland Waters, San Diego State University
Salton Basin - Colorado Basin Mothersite"access to information on the natural resources, economy, and human population of the binational Salton Basin-Colorado River Delta region" - perhaps not recently updated, but full of useful information.
Seismic Hazards Mapping ProgramCalifornia Geological Survey (formerly Division of Mines and Geology), California Department of Conservation
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Includes a link to educational materials.
governance
Welcome to CaliforniaState of California
United Nations. It's Your World.United Nations
Foreign GovernmentsProvides links to the official websites of national governments.Northwestern University Library
California Local Government Information WebsiteThis site is a starting point for finding online information about California local government. It is primarily a collection of online directories of links to official sites and to particular types of agencies and government publications. Some unlinked and partially linked online directories are included, and are so noted. Also included is a list of pertinent California local government associations and professional societies.Institute of Governmental Studies Library, UC Berekeley
places to go
san diego
Birch Aquarium at ScrippsThe public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, in La Jolla, CaliforniaUniversity of California, San Diego
Chula Vista Nature CenterLocated on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on beautiful San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo/aquarium exhibiting plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats. Come see us for an up-close and personal visit with endangered Green Sea Turtles, shorebirds, hawks, sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish, to name a few!
San Diego Natural History MuseumTheir mission is to "interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment." - one of the great places to go in Balboa Park.
San Diego Historical Society MuseumWe are an educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving and sharing our growing historical collections and extensive archives with our members, visitors, and the community. We connect the past to the future so all generations will understand and appreciate the richness of San Diego's regional history.
San Diego Museum of ManThe San Diego Museum of Man is a cultural and physical anthropology museum. We collect, preserve, interpret and commmunicate evidence of human development, creativity, and artistic expression. We teach people about people.
Cabrillo National Monument"Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources." - home to a museum of history, the Point Loma Lighthouse, remnants of a military past, the natural landscape and arguably the best views of urban San Diego from downtown to Tijuana.National Park Service
southern california
Joshua Tree National ParkNational Park Service
Death Valley National ParkNational Park Service
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaNational Park Service
Salton SeaSalton Sea Authority