![]() Traditionally, earth science has been considered less important than chemistry, physics and biology, particularly for college-bound students. Earth science is relevant: hurricanes, earthquakes, mineral resources, air pollution, water quality, and global climate change are issues that touch our lives. Earth science provides an outstanding opportunity to integrate geology, meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics in a study of our dynamic planet and its changing life forms. ![]() Kids of all ages are intrigued by dinosaurs, gemstones, tornadoes, and meteors. Earth science is a wonderful tool for attracting more students to science. A non-profit organization supported by the National Science Foundation, San Jose State University, and a consortium of government, corporate, and academic partners, BAESI is built on the following observations: BAESI was founded in 1990 at San Jose University. METZGER INTRODUCTIONTHE ACTIVITIES that follow are from The Best of BAESI, a collection of 19 hand-on lessons modeled by teacher-participants in the Bay Area Earth Science Institute. BUILDING A TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL BUILDING A TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL ELLEN P.
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