NMSZ lesson

Is the New Madrid Seismic Zone at risk for a large earthquake? A lesson in EARTH 501, an M.Ed. in Earth Science course by Eliza Richardson What is the structure of this lesson? What are the skill outcomes for students? What are the barriers to adapting this lesson? reading and discussion group/class: three techniques real papers plus their own analysis Me! And 5 reasons why online teaching works well for me problem set: screen shot of ceri page jing of extrapolation screenshot of fm curve screenshot of maps M.Ed. in Earth Sciences at Penn State 30 credits; fully online since 2008 Most students are mid-career science teachers I grit my teeth as I use ANGEL for library e-reserves and a secure gradebook I use a drupal interface for course content, including discussion threads get earthquake catalog data, make frequency-magnitude diagrams, and calculate a recurrence interval YAY: find available data! participate in science! make a second-order plot! BOO: plotting programs aren't the subject I want to teach Group reading and discussion: 1. GPS 2. Paleoseismology 3. Heat flow Scientific papers plus related News & Views / Perspectives / Research Focus articles plus any press releases YAY: teach each other read real papers reconcile different methods bring own analysis into the discussion BOO: keep reading list current must avoid the "science is completely uncertain!" trap steer three discussions simultaneously Map from: Gomberg, J., & Schweig, E. (2002). Earthquake hazard in the heart of the homeland. Fact Sheet - U. S. Geological Survey, 4. Feel free to use this lesson or any part of EARTH 501 Thanks! Please ask questions! Let's discuss!