Proposed 6 Month Educational Program for WHS Jurassic Coast Dr. Anjana Khatwa Candidate for Jurassic Coast Education Co-ordinator

What inspires a future geoscientist? “I think the field trip was great because I got to actually see what we were studying about” (University of Utah Student) “The instructor integrated remote sensing with the course content, which made the class quite interesting…” (University of Utah Student) “An educational activity which aims to reveal meanings and relationships through use of original objects, by first hand experience and by illustrative media……” (Freeman Tilden, from The Jurassic Textbook)

Technology is the key “The practical utilization of technology has real merit in preparing students for future careers.” “This experience can spark interest in science and math, further understanding of our planet, and provide a clearer perspective of our individual and collective responsibilities as caretakers of Earth.” “It underscores the importance of international cooperation for observing Earth and developing strategies to preserve it.” NASA, Earth System Enterprise Science Outreach Program

Proposed Program Aims Main Projects: Overall 6 month objective: Incorporation of Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS technologies into the WHS Jurassic Coast Education framework Main Projects: “Virtual Field Trip” web site resource e.g. Go to University of Utah Hydrogeography Virtual Fieldtrip Jurassic Coast school visit brochure

Proposed Program Activities Construct 3D virtual Jurassic Coast from RS data (LIDAR Environment Agency, SRTM/ASTER NASA) Utilise various datasets to build the virtual fieldtrip and illustrate the school brochure. Link and reference content in the online virtual fieldtrip to the brochure (distributable on CD or DVD). Initiate and maintain contact with National and International WHS NASA Earth System Enterprise Outreach National Park Service: Interpretative Division National Park Foundation: Educational Outreach Environment Agency

ASTER draped on SRTM DEM (False colour composite, resampled to 20m) JURASSICCOAST in 3D Chesil Beach Dorchester Weymouth Portland Harbour Isle of Portland Purbeck Coast (Jurassic Coast WHS) N Lulworth Cove Wool ASTER draped on SRTM DEM (False colour composite, resampled to 20m)