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New Mexico EarthScope Teacher Workshop
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Explore New Mexico Geology and Geophysics through the EarthScope Program August 5, 2008 New Mexico Museum of Natural History - Albuquerque |
Agenda
Objective(s): Through an exploration of EarthScope learning activities as they relate to New Mexican geology and geophysics, participants will
- be able to describe why EarthScope is investigating the geophysics of New Mexico, how understanding the past can help us understand the present and future, and how present day geologic phenomena can help us understand the past,
- improve their foundation in geophysics, and
- be able to implement selected EarthScope activities in their classrooms.
This is a fun filled, action packed workshop – PLEASE ask questions as you think of them!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |
Welcome |
Jayne Aubele |
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9:00 – 9:20 AM |
Introduction: Sponsors & Instructors, Ice Breaker
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John Taber/ Jayme Margolin |
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9:20 – 10:05 AM |
An Overview of EarthScope / How GPS & Seismic Data Provide Evidence for Plate Tectonics [ppt] [pdf]
Outcome: To increase participantsÕ understanding of EarthScope, the physical processes being investigated and the improvement in our ability to assess hazards and understand our environment. Teachers will be able to describe evidence for and summarize plate tectonics.
Questions & Answers
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John Taber |
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10:05 – 10:50 AM |
Exploring Earthquake, Volcano, and Plate Motion Relationships http://www.unavco.org:8080/cws/modules/regionalplatemotion_voyagerjr
Outcome: Describe how the locations of earthquakes, volcanoes, and GPS velocity vectors provide evidence for plate tectonics
Teaching Tips & Learning Challenges
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Celia Schiffman
Teacher Participants/ John Taber facilitating |
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10:50 – 11:00 AM |
Break
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11:00 – 11:45 AM |
Structure of New Mexico & Why is EarthScope Interested
Outcome: Teachers will be able to describe how EarthScope's investigation in New Mexico will improve our knowledge about the Rio Grande Rift.
Questions & Answers |
John Taber: Introduction
John Geissman |
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11:45 – 12:45 PM
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Lunch
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12:45 – 1:20 PM |
Seismic Waves Basics http://www.unavco.org:8080/cws/learn/earthscopeNebraska/ppts/slinky.pdf
Outcome: To increase participants understanding of Earthquake waves and their propagation across USArray.
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John Taber |
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1:20 – 2:10 PM |
Seismic Eruption – Predicting Future Earthquakes http://www.unavco.org:8080/cws/learn/earthscopeNebraska/ppts/seismiceruption/
Outcome: Teachers will determine the occurrence rates of various magnitude earthquakes within a region of the Earth and then identify the relationship between regional tectonics and the seismic hazard.
Teaching Tips & Learning Challenges
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John Taber
Teacher Participants/ Jayme Margolin facilitating |
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2:10 – 2:20 PM |
Break
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2:20 – 2:40 PM |
Reading GPS Time Series Plots http://www.unavco.org:8080/cws/modules/readingGPStimeseries/
Outcome: Teachers will be able to calculate plate velocity vectors to determine regional plate motion.
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Jayme Margolin
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2:40 – 3:25 AM |
Episodic Tremor and Slip in the Pacific Northwest: When is the Next Big Earthquake? http://www.unavco.org:8080/cws/modules/ETS_pacificnorthwest/
Outcome: Teachers will analyze GPS & seismic data to study plate motion and crustal deformation of the Pacific Northwest.
Demo: Using the Earthquake Machine Teaching Tips and Learning Challenges
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Celia Schiffman
Teacher Participants/ Jayme Margolin facilitating |
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3:25 – 3:45 AM |
Integrating Activities into Your Teaching [doc]
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Jayme Margolin |
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3:45 – 4:00 PM |
Complete Evaluation and Pick Up Give-Aways
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Celia Schiffman |
Contacts:
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Celia Schiffman, UNAVCO
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celias@unavco.org |
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Jayme Margolin, UNAVCO
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margolin@unavco.org |
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Jayne Aubele,
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jayne.aubele@state.nm.us |
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John Geissman, Earth and Planetary Science, UNM
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jgeiss@unm.edu |
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John Taber, IRIS
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taber@iris.edu |
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