Agenda NSTA Denver 2007
Explore Plate Tectonics Using GPS Data
NSTA Area Conference: Denver, 1-hour workshop
Friday, November 9, 5:00–6:00 PM
Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 4E
Agenda
All of the links to the presentations and activities for this workshop are available at:
http://www.unavco.org/cws/UsingData/
5:00 – 5:10 |
Overview of GPS and UNAVCO Questions/ Answers |
5:10 – 5:30 |
Activity: Introduction to Reading Time Series Plots Outcome: To be able to interpret GPS Time Series Plots and explain how the data relates to plate motion Teaching Tips/ Sources for error |
5:30 – 5:55 |
Activity: Exploring GPS data through Time Series Plots: Investigating Plate Motion and Deformation in California Outcome: Create plate velocity vectors to illustrate plate motions and describe plate rebound after an earthquake Teaching Tips/ Sources for error |
5:55 – 6:00 |
Wrap-up + Quick exit survey |