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Starting Wright

Starting Wright. Getting Ready Now for College and Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Jeff Vernooy Director of Disability Services. Coming up tonight:. GEOLOGY What is Geology? Careers for people who study Geology Meet a Geologist More Features Katherine’s Tech Tips

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Starting Wright

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  1. Starting Wright Getting Ready Now for College and Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

  2. Jeff VernooyDirector of Disability Services

  3. Coming up tonight: GEOLOGY • What is Geology? • Careers for people who study Geology • Meet a Geologist • More Features • Katherine’s Tech Tips • Hints from Miss Hannah • Great Minds in STEMM • Homework winners and a new contest

  4. GEOLOGY

  5. PALEONTOLOGIST A dinosaur named Sue: Thanks to fossils such as this T. rex, scientists have learned volumes about the life of dinosaurs. Bear River Range, Cache Co., Utah A paleontologist marks dinosaur tracks on the surface of a desert.

  6. SEISMOLOGIST Seismologists study earthquakes and other seismicphenomena, including volcanoes and even explosions resulting from nuclear testing. Guatemala City, 1976 Shattered bridge Arthur Rodgers checks on a seismic station erected at Al Hayl, United Arab Emirates. The enclosure contains seismic equipment powered by the solar cell. Earthquake in Japan

  7. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST Polluted land showing rusty old oil cans Impact of human activities on the physical environment A sea bird killed by an oil spill Oiled beach at Herring Bay – Exxon Valdez

  8. PETROLEUM GEOLOGIST

  9. VOLCANOLOGIST Mount Rainer Volcanologists monitor volcanoes, measure temperatures, and collect samples of lava rock or gases or other small objects that might help them solve the mystery that they are trying to solve.

  10. Geology Rocks!

  11. KATHERINE’S TECH TIPS

  12. Today’s Tech Tip Geology!!!

  13. Raised Maps Truckee River Site Model Truckee, Nevada Colorado Landform Model

  14. Geological Microscopes

  15. Hand Lenses

  16. 3-D Models

  17. Technology Resources • Raised maps • http://howardmodels.com • Geological microscopes • http://geologicalmicroscopes.com • Hand lenses • http://www.norgeo.co.uk/acatalog • Geological models • http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/geology/3d_geological_models

  18. STEMM UP FRONT AND UP CLOSE

  19. Meet Chris Atchison Geologist

  20. Yellowstone National Park -- Wyoming

  21. Grand Teton Mountain Range -- Wyoming

  22. Cumberland Gap at the Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia Borders

  23. Ohio Caverns -- Ohio Mammoth Cave -- Kentucky Lakawana Coal Mine -- Pennsylvania atchison.6@osu.edu San Salvador, Bahamas Pike’s Peak -- Colorado

  24. Great Mindsin STEMM

  25. John Wesley Powell1834-1902

  26. The Civil War Was first to enlist in Illinois when Lincoln’s call to arms rang out Shot in wrist, lost arm in surgery Never lost sight of his love for nature

  27. Professor Professor and Department Chair at Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois

  28. Exploration Attracted by the west and began making expeditions to the Colorado Territory with students and colleagues.

  29. The U.S.Geological Survey established - 1879 Director - 1881

  30. Died in 1902 at his summer home in Haven, Maine (Honorary) degrees awarded: BA, MA from Illinois Wesleyan University Ph.D from Heidelberg, Germany, Law from Harvard University Among Heroes Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

  31. Geology Resources Geology games, jokes and trivia for kids http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-games/ Games Galore! Word searches, matching, crossword puzzles, interactive quizzes. http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/nov98/games/games.html Humor, games, jokes, quizzes and trivia for geology and earth science.http://www.juliantrubin.com/sciencetrivia/geologytrivia.html Review Game Zone: review games for several earth science topics covering most grades in several state academic content standards.http://www.reviewgamezone.com/topics.php?id=4&name=Geology  Informational website on rocks and minerals including quizzes, games and experiments. http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/rocks/links.html

  32. Geology Resources Discovery Channel EXTREME Geology Challenge. Very fun interactive game designed to learn the science about some of the most notable locations on the globe. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/alaska/geology-game/geology-game.html The U.S. Geological Survey Science Education website provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, and issues of special interest that affect our quality of life. http://education.usgs.gov/ GeologyRocks is the place for geology on the web. The mission of this site is to promote the Earth Sciences and provide a trustworthy source of geological information, media and resources for the beginner or seasoned professional. http://www.geologyrocks.co.uk/

  33. Hints from Miss Hannah

  34. Traditional Classroom Learning

  35. Learning Outside the Classroom Newport Aquarium Newport , KY

  36. Homework Answers!! • Name and describe one biology specialization that was not mentioned during last web cast. Matthew and Anthony from Granville, OH:Microbiologists: study microorganisms and how they affect humans. William from Beavercreek, OH: A specialization that was not mentioned is zoology.  This is the study of animals.  This even includes insects.

  37. Homework Answers!! 2.) Choose one of the resource links and describe what you learned/found from it. Wayne from Orange Village, OH: Choose http://biology.about.com/.  He found a concept that he was currently reviewing for exams, Mitosis.  He also found a page which includes an animated explanation of Mitosis. http://biology.about.com/library/blmitosisanim.htm

  38. Questions for Starting Wright…. Wayne from Orange Village, OH: Is a general biology degree the most common degree for graduates seeking entry to medical school?

  39. Congratulations… Paul - Dayton, Ohio Wayne III - Orange Village, Ohio Matthew and Anthony - Granville, OH

  40. Homework • Who developed the theory that the continents were moving? • What does a paleo-climatologist do, and why is it important? 3. Send a question for our Starting Wright Team!

  41. SEND US YOUR ANSWERS Email us at StartingWright@gmail.com with your homework answers by Tuesday March 17, 2009 A chance to win one of four geological specimens collected by Chris Atchison!

  42. Upcoming Program! Featured STEMM Field:COMPUTER SCIENCE

  43. Starting Wright NEXT PROGRAM: TuesdayMarch 24 7:00 p.m. To see this program again go to: http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/wsu/archives.htm To request a copy of this program please contact startingwright@gmail.com

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