JR Coloring Sheets
We’ve created two unique coloring sheets for you. Finish them both!
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Science Picture Explorations: A Set of Mini Lessons
These mini-lessons are designed to introduce young children to and encourage exploration of a variety of subjects related to the process and science of scientific ocean drilling. They can be used as a unit in any order; alternatively each lesson can stand alone.
Core Stories: Recognizing Patterns In Earth’s Climate History Lesson Plan
The Glacial Interglacial Core Model contains evidence of a shift from an interglacial to a glacial period approximately 0.9 million years ago. This core can be loaned out for your educational needs.
Tales of the Resolution Reading Activities
Episode 1: Tales of the Resolution! The reader is introduced to the ship and its history of discovery. This graphic novel takes place just before the JR was about to undergo a major re-fitting after two decades of scientific ocean drilling. Authored and designed by Carl Brenner from the Borehole Research Group. More graphic novels can be found at http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/BRG/outreach/media/tales/index.html
Lab Book: Core Description Card
How Do Scientists Conduct Research on Ancient Environments?
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Video Guide JR Time Machine
Interpreting Antarctic Sediment Cores: A Record of Dynamic Neogene Climate- (Chapter 12, St. John et al.)
This set of investigations focuses on the use of sedimentary facies (lithologies interpreted to record particular depositional environments) to interpret paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic changes in Neogene sediment cores from the Antarctic margin. In Part 12.1, you wil
Seafloor Sediments- (Chapter 2, St. John et al.)
This exercise set explores marine sediments using core photos and authentic datasets in an inquiry-based appr