Global Patterns
https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/complexsystems/activities/pattern.html
https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/complexsystems/activities/pattern.html
Federica Raia, On the Cutting Edge Collection - SERC (Science Education Resource Center)
Activity takes one to two class periods.
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1. Questioning, Analysis and Interpretation Skills:G) Drawing conclusions and developing explanations
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G) Drawing conclusions and developing explanations.
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G) Drawing conclusions and developing explanations.
1. Questioning, Analysis and Interpretation Skills:C) Collecting information
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C) Collecting information.
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C) Collecting information.
1. Questioning, Analysis and Interpretation Skills:E) Organizing information
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E) Organizing information.
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E) Organizing information.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.1 The Earth as a Physical System:A) Processes that shape the Earth
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A) Processes that shape the Earth.
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A) Processes that shape the Earth.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.1 The Earth as a Physical System:C) Energy
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C) Energy.
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C) Energy.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.2 The Living Environment:C) Systems and connections
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C) Systems and connections.
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C) Systems and connections.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.2 The Living Environment:D) Flow of matter and energy
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D) Flow of matter and energy.
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D) Flow of matter and energy.
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Technical Details
Teaching Tips
- Students will need some guidance from the instructor to frame their observations.
- This activity has been modified from the original GLOBE poster and activities, and offers additional background and instructions.
About the Content
- Although the 2007 data may be dated, this activity is more about recognizing patterns in spatial data. This approach of teaching with data is valid and useful.
- This a skill-based activity that focuses on having students recognize patterns in global data sets.
- This skill is important for critical thinking while analyzing large data sets and data-based imagery.
- The activity can be used with data on the GLOBE poster or with any data set.
- Comments from expert scientist: This activity provides a broad overview of the Earth System. I see this as a strength compared to other ways of presenting the material such as going into detail on each Earth System component but then missing the big picture. The process of formulating hypotheses is critical to the scientific method. In this activity, students are pushed to develop their own hypotheses.
About the Pedagogy
- This activity uses a jigsaw approach to have students work in small groups while observing data-based imagery.
- The activity does not contain specific handouts or instructions, so it will need to be tailored by the instructor.
- This resource engages students in using scientific data.
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Technical Details/Ease of Use
- Poster and Activity can be found here http://www.globe.gov/do-globe/for-teachers/earth-system-science-posters - this link is broken on activity website.
- This activity is more of a description of an approach rather than a completely prescribed activity.
- Instructors will need to provide their own student handouts.
