Untitled

Mon Oct 13

Earth Science Week, Oct. 13-17, 2008

I got the following email this morning from an educational group that I’m part of.  Looks like a good resource and a good way to punch up science education and research.

13-17 Oct: NASA Scientists Address 5 Big Questions in Earth Science

Teachers and Students,

Log in during Earth Science Week 2008 as scientists from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center answer 5 big Earth Science questions.  Each day, a 2-minute video clip of scientists addressing these questions will be featured at <http://www.nasa.gov/goddard> along with the links to additional Earth science educational resources.

Following is the schedule:
1. Introduction. How is the global Earth system changing? 10/13/08

2. What are the primary forces of the Earth system? 10/14/08

3. How does the Earth system respond to natural and human-induced changes? 10/15/08

4. What are the consequences of change in the Earth system for human civilization? 10/16/08

5. How will the Earth system change in the future? 10/17/08

NASA is a sponsor of Earth Science Week 2008. For more information visit <http://www.earthsciweek.org>.

The GLOBE Program
http://www.globe.gov/