Teaching Earth Science With High-Resolution Topography
This workshop builds upon the 2008 SDSC TeacherTech workshop.
Instructors: Chris Crosby (SDSC), Ken Rafanan (SRI), Sarah Robinson (ASU), Nancy Wilkins-Diehr (SDSC).
Sponsor: Teragrid Science Gateways
Presentations:
- Introduction to LiDAR Topography (.pptx)
- Slides for a discussion of using LiDAR topography in the classroom (.pptx)
- Wallace Creek Virtual Field Trip Powerpoint (.pptx) - also includes links to helpful Google Earth and Earth science teaching resources.
Handouts & Exercises:
- Wallace Creek Field Trip Student Guide (PDF) (.doc) - Includes Google Earth lidar component (uses data KMZs below) and complimentary GPS exercise.
Data:
Hillshaded 1/2 meter digital elevation models in Google Earth (kmz) format for the Wallace Creek area of the Central San Andreas fault. Area is split into four pieces to maintain small file sizes.