The “Hole” Story about Ocean Cores
Lab groups can work together to examine high resolution photos and data from four cores taken at various depths in…
A Site Survey Expedition to the Indian Ocean Poster
The Sea90E poster – written for middle and high school students – introduces what a site survey cruise is, what…
Tahitian Sea Level Change Core (IODP 310)
The two 30cm replicas of 310-20A-22R-2 display coral sandstone and massive coral (Porites) in growth position with interbedded microbiolites (organosedimentary…
Saanich Inlet Core Model (ODP 178)
The sediment cored at Saanich Inlet off Vancouver Island, British Columbia contains evidence of catastrophic flooding events – called Jokulhlaups…
Palmer Deep Core Model (ODP 178)
This model shows seasonal layers (laminae) composed of different diatoms species that were deposited during the late Holocene and provides…
Glacial / Interglacial Core Model (IODP 303)
Expedition 303 drilled cores from the North Atlantic that helped build a timeline of climate change over the last several…
Cretaceous Impact Kit (ODP 171B)
General Introduction Cretaceous Impact Kit: Introduce the JOIDES Resolution research vessel and scientific ocean drilling Demonstrate how cores and sediment…
Introduction to the JR powerpoint
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
These educational activities are designed to support mastery of the College and Career Readiness anchor standards identified in the Common Core State Standards…