NOAA Research Project

Assignment:
Research any topic relating to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research cruise that Mrs. Richards will be participating in. You can present your research in any format you choose. The lists below may help you generate ideas.

Example Projects: This project was completed by several of Jennifer's students, Paul Kennedy, Gene Alferos (best viewed with Internet Explorer), Justin Steen (best viewed with Internet Explorer), Michael Stephens (best viewed with Internet Explorer), and Tearny Clarke (best viewed with Internet Explorer) at Guajome Park Academy. You will need Flash to see the project.

Time Allowance:
Four days

Grading Criteria:
This project is worth 100 points

Use color, show effort, and be prepared for your presentation to the class

Make sure all sources are cited and that all information is in your own words!

Research Area Ideas:

• Types of ships
• History of ocean exploration
• Types of careers represented on the ship
• Qualifications of personnel
• Layout of the ship
• Recreation opportunities on the ship
• Data collection buoys
• Types of research done by NOAA
• Navigation equipment on the ship
• Laboratory equipment on the ship
• Ship specifications (size, speed, materials used in construction, etc.)
• Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
• Sea life near the Galapagos Islands
• Land animals on the Galapagos Islands
• Vegetation (plants) on the Galapagos Islands
• Geography and topography of the Galapagos Islands
• Desalinization process (converting salt water to fresh water)
• Culture, language and people of the Galapagos Islands
• Darwin's observations of the Galapagos Islands and how they relate to his theory of evolution
• Earth's atmosphere
• Satellite communication
• Information and data about El Niño
• What is Climate and why is it important

Presentation Format Ideas:
PowerPoint
Flash
Video
Poster
Model or diorama
Web page
Song and dance script

Note for educators: Although Jennifer and Jane's reseearch cruise ended, the EPIC research continues. Please use this web site, Jennifer and Jane's lesson plans, daily logs, the videos, and the photos to educate your students about climate, El Niño, and scientific research in general.

Consider this web site, as well as the TAO web site, a resource for teaching your students.

Many organizations and countries are involved in funding the EPIC Experiment. Primary U. S. funding is provided by The National Science Foundation and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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