How Do Scientists Conduct Research on Ancient Environments?
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Video Guide JR Time Machine
Interpreting Antarctic Sediment Cores
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
This exercise set explores marine sediments using core photos and authentic datasets in an inquiry-based appr
Gallery Walk: An Introductory Activity
Investigating Seafloor Sediments
The “Hole” Story About Ocean Cores
The “Hole” Story About Ocean Cores will introduce your students to core description and curation techniques used by scientists and technicians during Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Expedition 309. Lab groups can work together to examine high resolution photos and data from four cores taken at various depths in this first-of-its-kind complete section of oceanic crust.
Window on Arctic Coring
The question “Why Drill there?” is addressed at multiple levels, so students can experience the scientific rationale behind drilling the sea floor at a particular location. A subset of research results are also investigated and compared with the current scientific paradigm on Cenozoic climate evolution to demonstrate that science is an evolving process.
Why Drill There?
Notes:
This activity was written for School of Rock participants and assumes the learners have access to Leg 198 cores at the Gulf Coast Repository. The activity can, however, be useful in your setting through simple modifications and the use of online resources.
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