JASON Learning Links
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Jason and the Argonauts Myth
This Greek myth is a great metaphor about exploration. But, there are many versions; some are "G-rated" and some are not. This is a simple version that you may choose to use. -
Surging Seas
Click on a state (New York included!) to see our risk factor for sea level rise and its impact to local communities. -
Expedition 1: Physical Features of the Ocean
Looking at the Sea - Physical Features of the Ocean
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Expedition 1: Jellyfish Help to Mix the Ocean!
Also listen to this podcast form the Boston Museum of Science: http://www.mos.org/node/99694 -
Expedition 1: Oceans of the World
A new perspective on the World's Ocean from National Geographic -
Expedition 1: Ocean Floor features
This is an interactive game. A student worksheet compliments the game and can be found here: http://mjksciteachingideas.com/pdf/OceanFloorWS.pdf -
Expedition 2: Field Assignment
Ocean Motion: Global Surface Currents Map from NASA – line drawing easy to read
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Expedition 3 - Carbon monitoring
NASA is about to launch a satellite dedicated to the study of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO-2) will map global CO2sources and sinks, and help researchers predict the future of climate change.
http://youtu.be/BZtXdBBzJyA -
Expedition 3: Ice Cores
The website explains how ice cores are used to tell about past climates -
Expedition 3: Aliens of the Deep - Search for the Giant Squid
This TED Talk discusses the new technologies and approaches that allowed scientists to discover the elusive giant squid.