Date:

DATE TBD

Times:

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT

Objective: Students will investigate and share what they learn about our own communities through the research and graph construction. Students will have an opportunity to share their graphs, and participate in a brief conversation about Earth System Science. FEI will also share the tri-state data and explain data visualizations (including computer modeling).

Pre-Videoconference Preparation:

• Complete data gathering/graphing: Complete Project 1
• Presentations: Make sure students are ready to share one of their graphs and explain what they can conclude from their graph
• Prep Students for Discussion: Students should be ready to share some reflections from their research gathering process

Videoconference Agenda:

• Welcome/Introductions (5 Minutes)
• Student Presentations (15 Minutes)
• Each school will have an opportunity to share their graphs
• Students should explain what information they can discern from their graph and what conclusions they have drawn
• Discussion of Research Process/Scientific Method (10 minutes)
• Overview of Earth System Science (10 minutes)
• Explanation of Data and Data Visualization (10 Minutes)
• Concluding Remarks (5 Minutes)

 Post-Videoconference Activities: Complete Project 2 and Project 3