Resources

Listed are resources that will help in the progress for work associated with N.E.S.S.I.

N.E.S.S.I. Resources
Borax in Nevada
Edible Earth Science
Faults in Nevada
Nevada Rock Types - Map

 

Activities
Fossil Activity
Geologic Time
Mineral Detectrad
Nevada Krispie
NMA Las Vegas Earth Sciences FT 30 March 2009
Road Adventure - New Empire

 

Activities - pH N.E.S.S.I. 2
OpChem Acid Base pH Definition
OpChem Cabbage Juice Acide Base
OpChem Critical Ele Print 1-3
OpChem Metal for Green Energy with Extended Analysis
OpChem Model of Geothermal Energy
OpChem Periodic Table - Basic
OpChem Phase Changes
OpChem World Map - Countries
OpChem World Map - Borders

 

G.E.O. Bugs - N.E.S.S.I.
Follow the N.E.S.S.I. Travel Bugs

 

G.P.S. Teacher Guides
GPS and Geocaching Lesson Plans - Appendix B
Lesson Plan: EarthCaching the Campus - Appendix D
National and State Standards Mapping - Appendix E
EarthCaching - An Educator's Guide

 

G.P.S. Activities
G.P.S. Jeopardy - Rock Facts
G.P.S. Lesson Plan Book
G.P.S. Loan Contract

 

GPS - NASA
How Does GPS Work Video Launchpad: How GPS Works 3d Explanation of the GPS system

 

GPS - Helpful Sites

GLOBE GPS Investigation chapter:

(44 page chapter on investigations for schools using a GPS)
http://www.globe.gov/tctg/gps_chap.pdf?sectionId=41&lang=EN

 

EarthCaching- An Educator’s Guide

Use this free teachers guide to introduce EarthCaching to your students.  Learn how to create your own EarthCache, direct students to create EarthCaches or use existing EarthCaches in your classroom.  Download the entire document, or by sections at:
http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache/teacherGuide.htm

 

Geocaching:

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. FREE!
http://www.geocaching.com/