Teachers > Teaching Resources
This section of the SAB website provides access to resources
for teaching. Some of the websites that are linked to are in either
Spanish or English, and some are bilingual. These links are here to provide
a wide ranging overview of topics dealing with Natural History. In particular,
the links provide information on the region of Sonora, Mexico and the Southwest
United States. Certain sites may not be region specific, but provide
Natural History information that is applicable to our region.
Link Categories
Natural History-Earth
Natural History-Mars
Radio Universidad KUAZ
Portals/Digital Library Resources
Natural History-Earth
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Discover
Our Earth
Here you will find a wide range of information related to the Earth sciences,
accompanied by images, graphs, maps, and movies. In addition, you will find two
Java-based, interactive data analysis and mapping tools that allow customized
access to a large variety of Earth science data sets that are used by research
scientists.
GLOBE
GLOBE is an international K-12 environmental education program designed
to engage students in hands-on environmental monitoring, data analysis and
scientific
colloaborations involving the internet. Hands Across the Borders school partners
are encouraged to address questions of common concern and actively share data
between schools.
San Clemente
de Térapa The Opata village of San Clemente de Térapa is
located immediately south of the town of Moctezuma, in northeastern Sonora,
México. Paleontological research is being undertaken at this site
and is being conducted by a crew of paid undergraduate and graduate students
from Northern Arizona University via federal funding. Arturo Baez and Jim
Mead are the field supervisors. The intent is to have this site provide not
only research on the paleontological remains, but also provide experience
to community members
and students in the earth sciences.
Tucson Natural History
Portal for teachers, students and the community. Geos 195D: A Sense of Place
is an introductory course that teaches the natural environment of Tucson
through field trips along the Santa Cruz River, Tucson Mountains, Cañada
Del Oro and Biosphere, and Catalina Mountains with an emphasis on geologic
and
biologic factors which have influenced Tucson's development and interaction
between society and the environment.
Caves
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Caves of Arizona
This is an index to the topographic maps in the collection of the Main Library at the University of Arizona.
People frequently ask for maps of individual caves, maps that show the subsurface configuration of caves. Actually, very few such maps are published as sheet maps and made available to libraries. Most published cave maps are found in caving, scientific and archaeological periodicals. This index lists the Arizona cave maps that are published in titles available in the University Library.
Caving Dictionary
This English Spanish caving dictionary was created by
Peter Smith & Carlos González Luque. First published in 1993. Terms can be found by either the English or Spanish name, and the translation will be provided.
Kartchner Caverns
This Arizona State Park is located Southeast of Tucson, Arizona. This is an active cave that can toured. The website contains information on the discovery of the cave, water's role in the creation of the cave, the bat population of the cave, paleontological evidence that has benn discovered in the cave.
Climate
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Paleo Perspective on Global Warming
The last decade of the 20th Century was the warmest in the entire global instrumental
temperature record, starting in the mid-19th century. All 10 years rank among
the 15 warmest, and include the 6 warmest years on record.This warmth is unusual
for the past century, but what about in the context of past centuries or millennia?
It is only through the reconstruction of past climate that we can truly evaluate
the magnitude of this warming.
Climate
Assessment for the Southwest
You know its hot and dry, but what are the other important climate issues facing
the Southwest? These pages are designed to provide an overview of Southwestern
climate features and introduce other topics of interest.
Global
Warming – U. S. National Academy of Sciences
The warming of the Earth has been the subject of intense debate and concern for
many scientists, policy-makers, and citizens for at least the past decade. This
site has brief overviews addressing the evidence for global warming, uncertainties
in climate prediction, and possible consequences of global warming.
Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by
WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information
relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options
for adaptation and mitigation.
Kyoto
Protocol
These sites present the text of the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty dealing
with global warming.
Ozone Depletion, U.
S. Environmental Protection Agency
Site contains information about the science of ozone depletion, the Montreal
Protocol which deals with regulating the use and production of ozone destroying
compounds, and alternatives to ozone-depleting substances.
The Ozone
Hole Tour, University of Cambridge
Extensive source of information on Ozone and the Ozone Hole.
Sistema de
Información
Meteorológica y Climática
para el Noroeste de México y Suroeste de Estados Unidos
A site providing weather information. It allows the use of both languages (Spanish
and English) in several areas. Also provides some educational materials, e.g.
climatic global change, ENSO, etc.
U. S Global Change Research Program
This site focuses on global change, climate variability, global carbon
cycle, water cycle, land use, and human impacts.
Earthquakes
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Departamento de Sismología
Provides information on earthquake occurrence within México, with associated
parameters. Provides some links in English and French. Probably the most complete
reference for earthquakes in México.
Earthquakes
In this site a description of ongoing research is provided. It includes a well
developed network for earthquake detection in northwest Mexico;background information
(even for children). Part of the site is translated to English.
Earthquake Hazard Program,
U. S. Geological Survey
National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) provides the location and size
of all destructive earthquakes worldwide. The NEIC compiles and maintains an
extensive, global seismic database on earthquake parameters and their effects
that serves as a solid foundation for basic and applied earth science research.
Easy access to information on the last seven days of earthquake activity worldwide
is available simply by clicking on a global.
Table Top Earthquakes
This website provides information from the USGS on how to create a 'Table Top Earthquake". This is a simulation of an earthquake that can be used to teach students what happens in an earthquake. It includes plans and list of materials, as well as schematics of wht happens during an earthquake.
Forestry
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Cross
Dating Tree Rings
Web presentation on crossdating tree rings by skeleton plotting. This is produced
by the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research at the University of Arizona. Created
by Paul Sheppard.
Laboratory of Tree Ring Research
The primary mission of the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research at the University
of Arizona, is to apply dendrochronology (the study of tree rings) to improve
understanding of natural environmental variability in climatic, hydrologic,
geomorphic, and ecological systems and their interactions with human societies.
Geology
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American Geological Institute
The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 42 geoscientific
and professional associations that represents more than 100,000 geologists,
geophysicists, and other earth scientists. The home page has extensive selection
of links for information on careers in the geosciences, an image bank, earth
data, etc. AGI
publishes GEOTIMES.
Arizona
Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology Resource
This site contains information on fossil sites, geologic formations, and contains
a photographic library of many of Arizona's vast array of marine, terrestrial,
and lacustrine fossil invertebrates and sedimentary structures. From the trilobite
trackways in the Grand Canyon in the north, to the Rudistid molluscs in the deep
south at Pauls Spur - Arizona has a large variety of sedimentary and paleontological
treasures.
Department of Geosciences
at the University of Arizona
The Department of Geosciences focuses on research and education dealing with
the nature, genesis and history of the Earth and its crust, and with the evolution
of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface.
Geologic
History of Arizona
The site provides an overview of the geologic evolution of the state of Arizona.
It is supplemented with photos, graphic reconstructions and text that bring to
life nearly 2.0 billion years of Earth history recorded in the rocks and structures
throughout Arizona. Time links allow one to explore different time intervals
of Arizona history. Each link presents information about Arizona including the
paleogeography of that time interval along with supporting photographs
and illustrations.
Geologic
Time Scale / Time Machine
Provides an excellent overview of Earth history. Click on an interval of time
in the Geologic Time Scale to time travel. Exploring this series of exhibits
will take you on a journey through the history of the Earth, with stops at particular
points in time to examine the fossil record and stratigraphy.
Geology Glossary
This online glossary of geological terms is provided in Spanish and English.
The terms are provided to aide in translation between the two languages. Also
provided is a list of translated abbreviations and a list of non-metric bilingual
weights and measures.
Geotechnical,
Rock and Water Resources Library (GROW)
The GROW collection consists of resources harvested from the web and elsewhere,
and resources developed by GROW team members. The collections developed by GROW
team members are focused on interactive, multimedia, educational resources that
are "story-booked" to emphasize active learning and provide a learning
experience. It consists of a hierarchy of learning objects to meet the needs
of users from K-12 to continuing education for professionals.
GEOTIMES
Archives
An archive of past articles in Geotimes Magazine.
Glossary of Geology
This glossary provides Spanish and English terminology, with brief definitions,
of geological terms.
Grand
Canyon Geology 1
Information on the geology of the Grand Canyon.
Grand
Canyon Geology 2
Information on the geology of the Grand Canyon.
Mineral Museum, University of Arizona
The University of Arizona Mineral Museum is a non-profit organization that is
part of the Department of Geosciences. The museum occupies the lower level
of the Flandrau Science Center, and works closely with their department and
staff. Funding is provided in part by the University of Arizona and the Tucson
Gem and Mineral Society. Additional support comes from the State of Arizona,
local mining companies such as Phelps Dodge, students, and alumni.
National Geologic Map Database
This Web site contains information on activities of the National Geologic
Map Database Project (NGMDB). The NGMDB is a collaborative effort primarily
involving the USGS and the Association of American State Geologists.
This Web site contains informal, generally time-sensitive material intended
for project members, cooperators, and interested parties.
Roger
Weller’s Geology Links
This is a rich web site with an extensive number of links about the geology
of
Arizona, mining, and minerals.
This Dynamic
Earth – the Story of Plate Tectonics
This U.S. Geological Survey site provides an excellent overview of plate
tectonics
for the general public.
Volcano World
An award winning website with a fantastic library of information on volcanoes
and volcanic processes.
U. S. Geological Survey: Desert Basins of the Southwest
This pdf file provides excellent background information about the geohydrologic
circumstances for ground water resources in southwestern North America with
a focus on implications for the future.
Water
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Water Environment Federation
Provides activities for teachers and water quality professionals. All
activities focus on learning methods about the importance of preserving
and enhancing water resources. Some of the resources are available in
Spanish.
Natural History-Mars
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The 10 Best Mars Images Ever
This page provides basic information about Mars and photos.
Exploring Mars
This is a CNN education page on Exploring Mars. It contains: visuals, interactive games, and information about the exploration of Mars.
Exploring Mars Using Intelligent Robots
This is a detailed description, with photos, of how robots are being designed and used in the exploration of Mars.
The Greening Of Mars
A long time ago, the planet Mars might have been warmer and wet.But today it is a frozen desert. Most scientists agree that no living thing -- not even a microbe -- could stay alive for long on Mars.
Having a Ball on Mars
A beach ball on Mars? See this proposed way of using a "tumbleweed rover" to explore the surface of the planet.
Journey to Mars
Join the twin Mars Exploration Rovers, as they speed toward the red planet.
Life on Mars?
A meteorite from Mars contains crystals that here on earth are formed by bacteria. Are these crystals evidence of life on Mars?
Life on Mars in the Past or Today?
It's been almost five years since a potato-sized rock grabbed the world's headlines. Had a team of NASA scientists found life on Mars?
Mars
Why is Mars often referred to as the Red Planet? What is its surface like? Here you can find information on Mars and discover why many believe that there is life on this planet.
Mar's Exploration Rover Mission
NASA's twin robot geologists, the Mars Exploration Rovers, launched toward Mars on June 10 and July 7, 2003, have landed and are now in search of answers about the history of water on Mars. Discover their findings with daily reports and images.
Mars Global Surveyor
View Martian gullies suggesting the recent presence of flowing water on Mars. This is an opportunity to discuss how spatial variables of aspect, sunlight, and latitude could contribute to the formation of these rare features.
Mars is Melting
MARS IS MELTING: Mars is now so close to Earth that backyard telescopes can easily discern features on the planet's surface. Most eye-catching is the south polar cap where the ice-covered landscape reflects plenty of sunlight. Don't wait too long to look.
Martian Life: The NASA Cover-Up?
Article investigating whether or not the Viking spacecraft discovered evidence of life on Mars in 1976. Discusses the experiments that were done and how current research could influence the findings.
Mars Rendered in 3-D Using Spacecraft Data
This article discusses an artists interpretation of the views of the ground surface of MARS using topographical data from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter.
The Martian Sun-Times
This is the home page for a website on Mars climate & weather as well as Earth's. Includes information on seasons, forecasts, storms, life, and teacher lesson plans.
Once Upon a Water Planet
Today the Red Planet is dry and barren, but what about tomorrow? New data suggest that the long story of water on Mars isn't over yet.
Spotlight: Exploring Mars
This news article is about the technology currently being engineered to study the terrain of Mars surface.
Surviving Life on Mars
See how a species of bacteria is "in training" for possible projects on Mars.
Terraforming Mars
Could artificial greenhouse gases warm Mars up enough to support life? Read this article and find out what scientists think.
Radio Universidad KUAZ
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This Spanish language radio show is broadcast Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm on KUAZ Radio, 89.1FM. The show is hosted by
Dean Joaquin Ruiz, Ph.D. of the College of Sciences at the University of Arizona. Access the sound files of the radio here.
Mars New Discoveries:Water originally broadcast , guest
The Environment in Tucson originally broadcast , guest
La Ciencia y tu Alrededor originally broadcast March 21, 2004, guest
Portals/Digital Library Resources
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DLESE
Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a grassroots community
effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve
the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth
system at all levels. DLESE resources include electronic materials for both
teachers and learners, such as lesson plans, maps, images, data sets, visualizations,
assessment activities, curriculum, online courses, and much more. Sponsored
by the National Science Foundation, DLESE is being designed, built, and governed
by community members from
around the country.
The Gateway to Educational Material (GEM)
The Gateway to Educational Materials is a Consortium effort to provide
educators with quick and easy access to thousands of educational resources
found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial
Internet sites. GEM is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
MERLOT
Digital library of online learning material. This site can be searched by subject
and by the language of the resource. Material is available to be used for free.
The language of the resource can be specified for searching in the advanced
search mode.
