The AMNH course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators provides students with an overview of the origin and evolution of the Earth. Informed by the recently released Next Generation Science Standards, this course examines geological time scales, radiometric dating, and how scientists “read the rocks.” We will explore dramatic changes in the Earth over the last 4 billion years, including how the evolution of life on Earth has affected its atmosphere. In addition to looking at geology on a global scale, participants will take to their own backyards to explore and share their local geologic history. Course participants will bring their understanding of the dynamic Earth - along with content resources, discussion questions, and assignments - into their own teaching.
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1完成時間為 1 小時
Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
You will explore the ways scientists study the rock record to determine the geologic history of the Earth.
4 個視頻 （總計 20 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
4 個視頻
Introduction to the Course1分鐘
How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth10分鐘
The Rate of Decay4分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
Syllabus10分鐘
Resources10分鐘
About This Course10分鐘
Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral10分鐘
"Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age10分鐘
1 個練習
Module One Quiz20分鐘
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2完成時間為 4 小時
Evolution of the Atmosphere
You will learn how the evolution of photosynthetic life changed the concentration of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere, and how this is reflected in the rock record. You will also become familiar with how the Next Generation Science Standards connect to this week’s content. Finally, you will complete a written assignment: an analysis of a local geologic feature.
7 個視頻 （總計 56 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
7 個視頻
Banded Iron Formation3分鐘
Stromatolites2分鐘
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 112分鐘
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 26分鐘
Local Geology Assignment: Part 19分鐘
Local Geology Assignment: Part 29分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Early Life10分鐘
Origin of Earth's Atmosphere10分鐘
1 個練習
Module Two Quiz20分鐘
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3完成時間為 1 小時
Plate Tectonics: Mountain Building
You will learn how convection causes solid rock to flow in the Earth’s mantle and how the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates forms mountains. You will also learn how to identify and address common student misconceptions about plate tectonics.
5 個視頻 （總計 37 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
5 個視頻
Ductility of Rocks1分鐘
Marble Deformation2分鐘
Scientists at Work: Mountain Building5分鐘
Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics15分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
How Rocks Flow10分鐘
Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics10分鐘
1 個練習
Module Three Quiz20分鐘
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4完成時間為 2 小時
Plate Tectonics: Earthquakes
You will learn about earthquake risk. Using a multimedia teaching case about earthquake risk in Bangladesh, you will learn how scientists define and assess the risk from geologic events. You will also learn how to implement this or similar teaching cases with your students.
7 個視頻 （總計 38 分鐘）, 4 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
Earthquake Risk15分鐘
Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case4分鐘
Part One: Background3分鐘
Part Two: Data Collection3分鐘
Part Three: Results3分鐘
Part Four: Beyond Tectonics3分鐘
Closing Thoughts4分鐘
4 個閱讀材料
Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh10分鐘
Resources10分鐘
Opportunities for Educators10分鐘
Support AMNH10分鐘
1 個練習
Module Four Quiz20分鐘
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39 個審閱50%
完成這些課程後已開始新的職業生涯
29%
通過此課程獲得實實在在的工作福利
33%
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Well organized and excellent resources for educators\n\nI liked the observation assignment as well because it put participants in the minds of students and gave a possible activity for completion.
Very informative course. Must be attended by start ups in college. Freshers in industry too can attempt to have additional knowledge. Excellent course on Earth, its history and formation etc.
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Edmond Mathez, Ph.D.
Curator and ProfessorDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ro Kinzler, Ph.D.
Senior DirectorScience Education
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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
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