Katherine Ellins, Jeri Rodgers, James Cano, Texas Earth and Space Science Revolution
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This activity uses geophysical and geochemical data to determine climate in Central America during the recent past and to explore the link between climate (wet periods and drought) and population growth/demise among the Maya. Students use ocean drilling data to interpret climate and to consider the influence of climate on the Mayan civilization.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Paleoclimate records, Natural causes, Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Paleoclimate records, Natural causes, Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate Resource Type: Activities Special Interest: Hazards Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14) Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
