Internet-Based Real Time Data

• Activity 1: Real Time Data on the Internet
  • Introduction to Internet-Based Real Time Data (Middle School)
  • Introduction to Internet-Based Real Time Data (Elementary)
     
• Handout #1: Reading the Time/Date Stamp
  • Check your answers below

Implementing Real Time Data Projects in the Classroom

• Activity 2: Musical Plates: A Study of Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics
  • Musical Plates
     
• Activity 3: Explore Real Time Data Projects
  • CIESE Real Time Data Projects: Real Time data projects run by CIESE
  • Real Time Data Projects: A listing of many different Real Time data projects recommended by CIESE
  • "Raw" Real Time Data Web Sites: A listing of hundreds of "raw" Real Time data web sites

Workshop Evaluation

• Evaluation Form

Week Four Reinforcement Activity

• CIESE Real Time Data Projects: Real Time data projects run by CIESE
• Real Time Data Projects: A listing of many different Real Time data projects recommended by CIESE

Internet-Based Real Time Data

• Handout #1: Reading the Time/Date Stamp with Answers (.pdf)
  • NOTE:  .pdf document, Adobe Acrobat Reader required
     
• Time/Date Resources (useful for completing the exercises):
  • US Time Zone Map
  • World Map with illustrated Time Zone divisions
  • Many maps with illustrated Time Zones divisions
  • WorldTimeServer.com: Find the time anywhere in the world
  • Time Zone Converter: Just enter your time and select the time zone you want.
  • "How Time Works": An article by How Stuff Works.com

Implementing Real Time Data Projects in the Classroom

• How Far is It? Enter place name in "From" section. Will give latitude and longitude for most world wide locations; elevation mostly for U.S. cities.
• U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer  Gives latitude and longitude of U.S. cities in decimal format
• Latitude and Longitude Conversion Information  Shows how to convert from degrees:minutes:seconds to decimals.
• World map showing major lines of latitude and longitude

Supplementary Articles/Reading

•  Universal Access to Science Study via Internet -  T.H.E. Journal, June 1996

Internet Safety Information

• Parent's Guide to the Internet: Hosted by the US Department of Education
• www.getnetwise.org: Tools for families offering ideas for Internet filters, setting time limits for students, etc.
• Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids: Hosted by the American Library Association (ALA)
• Safe Kids Home Page: "Tips, advice and suggestions to make your family's online experience fun and productive."

Internet Dictionaries

• PC Webopedia home page
• What is.com: Exhaustive list of technology-related topics
  • Internet Technology Terms
  • Internet Acronyms and Lingo

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