The Great Ocean Rescue
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Hands-On Geology: K-12 Activities and Resources
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Recommended grade level:
4-8.
In The Great Solar System Rescue, a videodisc-based simulation set in the year 2210, 4 probes are lost in space and the class must rescue them. Students analyze data in order to find the best way of rescuing the probes. They view a videodisc description of the mission, then break into small groups, with each student assuming the role of a specific scientist, such as an astronomer, meteorologist, geologist, or space historian, to analyze the information. Each group reports its recommendations to the class and the class decides where to travel. When the probe is located, the small groups reconvene to develop rescue plans, and the class again decides on the best plan.
The videodiscs include a library of short movies and stills that complement and extend the rescue activity.
Prices:
Videodisc kit, $349.95. Software for Macintosh or Windows (optional), $49.95.
Publisher/supplier:
Tom Snyder Productions.
Materials:
Available in kit.
