Earth & Space Science 2009-2010This year is off to a terrific start! Participants this year will study geology, meteorology and astromony. The second NNSP Summer Institute took place from August 3rd through August 7th. Participants were involved in the investigation of earth and space sciences involving 5 full days of field experience in the Elko area. Sites included Lamoille Canyon, Humboldt River and local mines.
Rachel Dolbier, Director of the Keck Museum at the Mackey School of Mines was a Summer Institute instructor and will also lead the three geology sessions for the year. John Cannon, UNR from UNR's Department of Curriculum, Learning, and Teaching will conduct sessions on meteorology and astronomy.
Below are the presentations that were given at the Summer Institute:
Introduction to the Rock Cycle
Session #2 Rocks and Minerals:
Session #3 Forces within the Earth
Sand Thoughts - suggestions, model plans for sandbox activity
Session #4 Historical Geology
Session #5 The Solar System
Our Solar System - A History of Human Discovery
2009-2010 Follow-Up Sessions in Earth and Space Science
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Dates |
Topic |
| September 15-16, 2009 | Meteorology |
| October 13-14, 2009 | Rocks and Minerals |
| November 17-18, 2009 | Forces within the Earth |
| February 2-3, 2009 | Historical Geology |
| March 30-31, 2010 | Solar System |
| May 4-5, 2010 | Our Sun and Other Stars |
