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1. Why does water change temperature so slowly - where does the energy go if it's not increasing temperature?

   We talk about how water 'stores' or 'traps' energy because of its high specific heat, but what about water gives it this property?  ...

   Toba Bernstein - Jul 31 2015 - 8:57am

2. The February 28, 2013, Florida Sinkhole

   ... March 25, 2014 Learning Objectives Students will read a recent science news article and discuss the content. Depending the on ... sinkhole? How does a sinkhole form? Why are sinkholes a common problem in Florida? What is “sinkhole season”? Why does it ...

   Laura Guertin - Apr 18 2016 - 9:56am - 0 comments

3. Creating Geological Time Scale Models with CER

   ... 3.3.7.A3 - Explain and give examples of how physical evidence, such as fossils and surface features of glaciation ... Earth and its atmosphere.  Create models of Earth’s common physical features.                   3.1.8.B6 - ... How Old is the Earth lesson I just wanted to point out that the question in the Introduction is not ...

   Katie Bateman - May 22 2015 - 10:59am - 1 comment

4. Mapping Watersheds - where does the water go (in what direction and how does it move)?

   ... and interpret various mapping representations of Earth’s common features. 3.3.6.A4. Describe how water on earth cycles in different ... activity can also be completed with students that have not read “The Big Thirst.”     Attachment Size ...

   Katie Bateman - Aug 17 2015 - 2:18pm - 0 comments

5. 2011 Hurricane Irene

   ... March 21, 2014 Learning Objectives Students will read a recent science news article and discuss the content. Depending the on ... is a hurricane? Why is it considered a natural disaster? How do scientists study hurricanes? Who else is involved in studying and ...

   Laura Guertin - May 22 2015 - 11:37am - 0 comments

6. PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 3 - How do Scientists Measure Rainfall?

   ... There are two important satellites to be familiar with when it comes to measuring precipitation from space. The first one was a joint ... through ground-based measuring systems. And that is how scientists measure rainfall. (This audio file was recorded by Laura ...

   Laura Guertin - Jul 28 2015 - 8:38am - 0 comments

7. How much water does it really take to grow almonds? - PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 43

   ... worth growing, especially during a water shortage. This is a common misconception that we hopefully can clear up. The almond industry brings ... 30 years of water mismanagement in this state” because of how much criticism her farm and other almond farmers are taking. This article ...

   Laura Guertin - Aug 6 2017 - 9:28pm - 0 comments

8. How do snowflakes form? - PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 24

   ... of the podcast Hi. My name is Amber Smith. I am 20 years old, and a junior at Penn State Brandywine.  Throughout this ... I will be explaining to you today about snowflakes and how they form into unique designs every winter. Sometimes we don’t take the ...

   Laura Guertin - Jul 27 2016 - 9:30am - 0 comments

9. PAESTA Conference 2014 Schedule

   ... component of earth science education at all levels. Here I will present examples of disaster-based learning modules, covering a range of ...      This session will provide teachers with ideas on how to implement notebooking into the curriculum in order to help students ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - Oct 3 2014 - 10:12am

10. Day 1: Introduction to Coal & Identification Activity

    ... about each.   Observe the burning behavior (i.e., flame color, length of burning, speed of ignition) of the four samples. ... Science Education Standards ( https://www.nap.edu/read/4962/chapter/1 ) Science as Inquiry, 5-8 Abilities ...

    PAESTA Webmaster - Jun 14 2017 - 2:28pm

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