1. Exploring Earth System Science
STEM Earth Central
Exploring Earth System Science

2. STEM Earth Central
Earth Science topics that can be used in other science teaching
Mapping, GPS, GIS applications, geology, water, environmental issues
Hands-on activities and relevant internet resources
Designing and conducting research project
Applications to teaching in the K12 classroom
Curriculum concept component
Optional extensions 1

3. The Earth systems affect us
Water
Climate
Earth movements
Energy resources

4. Spatial Analysis Maps as the basis Overlay other kinds of data
Look for patterns and trends

5. Earthquake & tsunami of December 26, 2004

7. Aceh Province,
Sumatra, Indonesia

8. Close up of
Aceh Province,
Sumatra, Indonesia
(before and after
Dec. 26, 2004)

10. GIANT EARTHQUAKES 1960 - Chile, 9.5 magnitude 1964 - Alaska, 9.2
Russia, 9.0
Indonesia, 9.0
Megathrust earthquakes, like the Sumatra quake, often generate large tsunamis that cause damage over a much wider area than is directly affected by ground shaking near the earthquake's rupture.

11. Can it happen here?

12. Globally, the number of people living within 100 km of the coast increased from roughly 2 billion in 1990 to 2.2 billion in 1995—39 percent of the world's population. (2004 World Resources Institute )

13. Role of the Ocean If polar ice melts, geography will change! Today

14. Mapping comes first!
Earth-related problems involve spatial data analysis.
Need to make and interpret maps.
Relate these to satellite images and on-the-ground observations.
Let’s get started!!