why online earth science?
Because it's important to know how the home planet works. How DO you adjust the Earth's thermostat?
Learn to operate your planet. We provide the tools and info, you build the world you want and make it happen. Weather & news | Guided tour
teachers
Content
Things that explain, show, reflect, question and inspire in class.
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High school
Earth science 9-12 -
Middle school
Earth 6 | Life 7 | Physical 8 Coming soon! -
Elementary school
Weather 5 Coming soon!
Teacher stuff
Learning concepts, standards, activities and labs, demonstrations, and more.
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High school
Earth science -
Middle school
Earth
Life Coming soon!
Physical Coming soon! - K-5 Coming soon!
Recent workshops
COSEE - Middle School
Earth Sciences Workshop
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
November 16, 2010
Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
Presenters - Felicia Ryder & Memorie Yasuda
TeacherTECH-Climate Change
San Diego Supercomputer Center, UCSD
March 23, 2010
Understanding Climate Change
Presenter - Memorie Yasuda
ESETT - SDUSD Teacher Professional Development
Dana Middle School
August 26 & 27, 2009
Mystery Detectives: Mystery Epicenter
Collaborative opportunities with Earthguide
SDUSD Teacher Professional Development: M.S. Earth Science
Mission Bay High School
March 18, 2009
Atmosphere and circulation Q&A
SDUSD Course-Alike: H.S. Earth Science
Revelle Conference Center at SIO
December 9, 2008
Materials from the workshop and to develop fieldtrips to local beaches
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students of all ages
Subjects in school
Online activities and articles for school.
Real people and science
What can science and math can do for you, even if you aren't going to be a scientist, or even if you are!
How to get where YOU want to go
Insider tips on going to work and college - what it's really like, how others did it, and exploring what you REALLY want to do.
What can I do now?
Fun things to do on your own or with family and friends. How you can make a real difference.
Supplies
Graph paper, etc.
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parents and caregivers
Earth science that relates
How earth science affects you and your family.
Fun with family and friends
Places to go, at-home-activities and more. Have just a few minutes or some vacation time? Something for everyone.
Looking forward to jobs and college
Ideas, financial aid, statistics, and more...
Helping your kids learn
Ideas for talking about science with your kids. Tailored to match topics in California public schools.
Kids and science around the world
Ideas, financial aid, statistics, and more...
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The first version of this website and its framework was released on March 31, 2008. Initial content targeted high school Plate Tectonics. Look for more in the future and let us know what you think!
at scripps
Earthguide
Educational website producers and undergradute intership program
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
"one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world"
Prototype produced in
partnership between
Scripps Institution
of Oceanography COSEE California and the
San Diego Unified School District.