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1. What are the mental impacts of weather and climate disasters? - PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 40

   ... of the earth.  We hear about natural disasters often on the news or weather channels where they try to predict when a storm or something of ... going to really bad. Some natural disasters that made big news include The tsunami in Thailand in 2004 and hurricane Katrina that hit New ...

   Laura Guertin - Aug 6 2017 - 8:42pm - 0 comments

2. Scaling events in geologic time

   ... Standards Addressed 6-8 grade band Earth and Space Science                   3.3.7.A6 - CONSTANCY/CHANGE ... theories that the Earth has evolved over geologic time. Science as Inquiry 3.3.6.A6 – Models/Scales – Describe the scales ...

   Laura Guertin - Sep 12 2016 - 5:34pm - 0 comments

3. An Instructional Unit on the Marcellus Shale for Middle School Students

   ... features and the processes that change it 3.3.10.A8:  Science as inquiry Preparation Time Needed 2-3 hours in total, as there ... spanning five instructional days as part of a cohesive Earth Science curriculum for middle school students in central Pennsylvania. Students ...

   Meredith Bembenic - May 22 2015 - 11:03am - 0 comments

4. Identifying Global Patterns and Connections with the 2007 GLOBE Earth System Maps/Poster

   ... The GLOBE website has supporting videos to compliment ... a system.  Understanding Earth as a system – Earth System Science – requires a qualitative and quantitative exploration of the connections among all parts of the system. Earth system science focuses on the processes taking place in the atmosphere, oceans, fresh ...

   Laura Guertin - Sep 26 2016 - 11:20am - 0 comments

5. Paleontology vs. Archaeology vs. Anthropology

   ... Paleontology is the field of science which uses fossils to study life throughout geologic time. Both animal ... Anthropologists use social, biological, and physical science to get a better grasp on human cultures. Because of this use of many ...

   Laura Guertin - Jan 13 2016 - 1:32pm

6. To contribute an image to our eNewsletter

   ... to our collection of images of Pennsylvania geology, Earth science processes, etc.  Here is how you can add information! Log into ... image ( visit SERC's site for a review of Earth system science): atmosphere (air), biosphere (life), hydrosphere (water), lithosphere ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - Aug 31 2016 - 9:38am

7. PAESTA Election 2014

   ... there is a need in our schools to bring support to our earth science teachers.  In the age of budget cuts, the focus on standardized tests ... continue this mission of promoting and supporting earth science teachers. " Secretary/Treasurer Deanna Fogelman, Davis ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - Jun 27 2014 - 3:33pm

8. Focus Day 6: Geologic Map Day

   ... study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns. Geologic Map ... and Esri in partnership with AGI, the organizer of Earth Science Week. Additional resources for learning about geologic maps can be ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - Aug 17 2015 - 2:24pm

9. June 2013 PAESTAR

   ... Eric joined the staff of Penn State's Earth and Space Science Partnership in 2012 and immediately took on the task of creating a new ... a website with valuable information for Earth and space science teachers; he has also worked tirelessly on developing online ...

   PAESTA - Aug 10 2015 - 8:54am

10. January 2013 PAESTAR

    This month, we recognize Kathy Tait , a science teacher at the Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia.  For the past several years, Kathy has engaged with several Earth Science teacher workshops and has moved into leading workshops and projects for ...

    PAESTA - Jun 10 2013 - 10:44am

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