Resources Workshop Sept. 23, 2000

Trackstar Tool

• Trackstar (Web Tool): http://trackstar.scrtec.org
• Tutorial for Trackstar: http://trackstar.scrtec.org/tut.html
• Sample track (example of how this tool can be used to teach a class) - Track on "Technology Standards for Students" based on the NETS Project materials: http://trackstar.scrtec.org/main/display.php3?trackid=32379

CIESIN

• Track of Sample Questions you can ask using CIESIN website and resources. http://trackstar.scrtec.org/main/display.php3?track_id=33156 
• Word document of the same Application Guide provided by Dr. de Sherbinin
• Internet Resources for Science Teachers using CIESIN website: 
  "CIESIN manages a number of web sites that contain resources for earth and environmental science teachers. This sheet is intended to provide a quick guide to the most useful resources. If a site is for classroom use it is indicated by (CR); if it is a teacher resource, it is indicated by (T)."
  Word version (.doc)
  HTML version (.htm)
• Examples of Questions that may be answered on CIESIN's website, by topic.
  Word version (.doc)
  HTML version (.htm)

IRI

• IRI website: http://iri.ldeo.columbia.edu/
• Home of the Climate Group's Data Library and El Niño forecasts. (Benno Blumenthal): http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/programs/

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