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 * __Resources & Materials for Instruction__**

Sussman, A. (2006). //Dr. Art Does Science// [DVD]. San Francisco: WestEd

Sussman, A. (2006). //Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between.// San Fransico: WestEd

Cretaceous Period || All Things Cretaceous || http://serc.carleton.edu/research_education/cretaceous/index.html || An assortment of digital resources relevant to the Cretaceous Period (145.5 – 65.5 million years ago) || Earth Structure || Basic Image model of Earth's Structure || http://zebu.uoregon.edu/~soper/Earth/earthstructure.html || Basic and more developed image showing Earth's layers. Includes thicknesses of layers in km. || Earthquakes || Seismic Waves and the Slinky || http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/edumod/slinky/slinky4.htm || A good discussion of the various kinds of seismic waves and how to use a Slinky to demonstrate them. || Weston Seismological Observatory - Alan Kafka || http://www2.bc.edu/~kafka/ || Alan Kafka's home page has a wealth of resources pertaining to earthquakes in the Northeastern United States. || Real Time Earthquake Information || http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/ || Frequently updated information on current earthquakes from US Geological survey. If you click on CA-NV earthquake map, and click on the region containing San diego, then scroll down and click shake maps, then click most recent events, then click San Diego, you will get a list (by cross streets) of the sites where seismic monitors are placed. Students could map this information using the Thoomas guide and compare the velocity and acceleration information. || Earthquake Hazards Program of USGS || http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ || Information on worldwide earthquake activity, earthquake science, and earthquake hazard reduction. || IRIS || [|http://www.iris.edu] || This is a premier Earthquake web site operated by the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology. It includes the near real-time Seismic Monitor. || Earthquake and Fire: San Francisco 1906 || http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/earthquakeandfire/splash.html || This site at the Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley, contains hundreds of photos and descriptions of the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires. || Faultline--Exploratorium || http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/ || This site at the Exploratorium in San Francisco contains a wealth of information on earthquakes, including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. || Landslides || USGS Landslides Hazards || http://landslides.usgs.gov/index.html || Many resources on landslides, including the disastrous 2005 landslides in southern California || Mantle convection || Convection in the Earth's mantle -- animation || http://earth.leeds.ac.uk/~greg/Conv.html || From Leeds University, an animation that illustrates convection in the mantle, along with explanation. || Maps || World Maps Online || http://www.worldmapsonline.com/ || This commercial site is a great resource for all kinds of physical maps of the world. || USGS National Geologic Map Database || http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ || Use this database to locate geologic maps and information on how to obtain them. || Plate Tectonics || This Dynamic Earth || http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/dynamic.html || An excellent discussion of plate tectonics, including the historical development of the theory and contemporary understanding. Viewable as HTML, or download a PDF, or order a hardcopy book for $7.00 || Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker || http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/ || PBS web site on plate tectonics that includes interactive simulations of plate movements and their results. || Tsunami || Caribbean Tsunami and Earthquake Hazards Studies || http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/caribbean/ || This site, operated by the Woods Hole Science Center, explains the unique Caribbean geology that makes tsunamis highly likely in this region. || Volcanoes || Volcanoes of Mexico || http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/volcanoes-mexicana.html || A webquest about the volcanoes of mexico with video clips, interactive maps, and links to more info. || Master of Disaster- Volcano webquest || http://library.thinkquest.org/J001393/ || An engaging volcano learning experience where you learn to be a "volcano tour guide". Great background information and an engaging guided visit through a number of volcano websites. || Volcano Webcams || http://www.geologyshop.co.uk/volccam.htm || Links to live (and sometimes archived images, too) webcams at different volcanos around the world. || Volcano World || http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html || Student-friendly web site with information on many volcanoes and vulcanology. || US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory || http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/ || The web site of the USGS HVO is filled with terrific information about the Hawaiian volcanoes, including Kilauea, a currently active volcano. || Stromboli Online: Volcanoes of the World || http://www.swisseduc.ch/stromboli/ || This site is devoted to volcanoes! it contains videocams trained on volcanoes, virtual walks and expeditions to volcanoes, lava flows and measurements of seismic activity. A cornucopia of stuff. || How Volcanoes Work || http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/ || This website, sponsored by NASA, describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes. It is intended for the education of university students of geology and volcanology and teachers of earth science. || USGS Volcano Hazards Program || http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ || US Geological Survey's web page for links to many resources on volcanoes--volcano observatories and understanding of volcanoes. || Weathering || The effect of acid rain on monuments in Washington, DC || http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/acidrain/ || This USGS web site details the causes of acid rain and the weathering effect it has on monuments in Washington, DC. Excellent scientific explanations of the phenomena. || ||
 * __Geosphere__**
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