Mystery Detectives

Classroom Activity Modules - For students


In each module, students:
  • Think like detectives to solve a real Earth Science Mystery
  • Learn in a project-based situation
  • Work both independently and in small groups
  • Are supported by online activities that provide individualized feedback
  • Analyze data collected by themselves and others
  • Share their findings with the class
  • Analyze data
  • Rank knowledge
  • Evaluate errors
  • Judge the validity of ...
  • Distinguish and rely on data ...
  • Share their findings with the class



Middle School

Topography
Be like a bat and use sonar to discover the topography of the mystery location - the Grand Canyon
Bathymetry
Be like a dolphin and use sonar to discover the topography of the mytery location - the East Pacific Rise
Earthquake
Analyze S and P wave arrival times to locate mystery earthquake epicenters and image the Earth's hidden molten core
Mystery epicenter Analyze seismograms to locate mystery earthquake epicenters and discover major active faults in southern California
Marine debris
Analyze marine debris to prevent plastic from killing Laysan albatross chicks on Midway Island in the northern Hawaiian islands.


High School or College sciences for non-majors

Mystery topography
Echolocation - Bats
Mystery bathymetry
Echolocation - Dolphins
Mystery earthquake
TBA
Rock
 
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