| I would like to come into the classroom and present the following concept/activity: |
I'm an oceanographic engineer and oceanographer. I design and make instruments and robots for ocean research. I would be happy to come in and discuss any portion of my work and research (how do waves relate to mud relate to global warning?) or oceanographic and related topics in general.
I am also an amateur astronomer and would be happy to come in and talk about that - have telescope, will travel - or would consider some sort of viewing session (small groups). I have on several occasions "built" scale models of the solar system or the Earth/Moon/Sun system with classes to get an idea of the actual scales, how seasons work, why the stars change with the seasons, moon phases, etc. |
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| I can present this at a level appropriate for (choose one or more): |
Grades K-2 (ages 5-8)
Grades 3-5 (ages 8-11)
Grades 6-8 (ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (ages 13-18) |
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| I would categorize this science as (choose one or more): |
Earth and Space Science
Chemistry or Physics
Technology and Engineering |
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| relevant "learning standards" or "broad concepts": |
| Different aspects of the ideas discussed above seem to fit the standards/concepts of several of the grade groups. Oceanography and astronomy in general seem to be good fits. The mud story is a study in the inter-relatedness of a number of physical processes operating on different time and length scales and also connects to current events and public policy issues. This is perhaps suited to older students. The solar system activities seem to fit better with younger students and make for a pretty good group exercise. |
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| How much classroom time will your presentation/activity require?: |
| 15 - 60 minutes and beyond, your choice, I'm flexible |
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| Contact: |
| Archie Todd Morrison III |
| atmorrison@ieee.org |
