Summary (Summary adapted from the Glacier web site)
The GLACIER Web Site introduces users to the Antarctic and the scientists who are investigating it. Through this site, many concepts of earth science, ecology, and environmental science can be explored and experienced in detail. The GLACIER program has focused on the development of a hands-on, inquiry based, ... thematic curriculum that integrates into the traditional middle school earth, ocean and space science curriculum.
Through GLACIER users can find a variety of Antarctic information including maps, pictures, and links to additional resources. The site is broken into 6 components. There is an Introduction to give a general overview of Antarctica, "Expedition" describes what it is like to live and work in Antarctica as well as practical information like travel arrangements and clothing essentials. The Weather section answers meteorologically based questions and describes the types of tools used to collect weather information in Antarctica. "Oceans" is a section devoted to providing information about which water bodies comprise the Southern Ocean and how these bodies drive circulation around the continent. "Ice" is filled with termonology and definitions related to glaciers and other ice forms.
Service Citation
Originators:
Stephanie Shipp, John Anderson, Besse Dawson, Clarice Yentsch
Title:
Glacier - An Informational Resource Site for Antarctica
Provider:
Rice University
URL:
http://www.glacier.rice.edu
Name:
JOHN
B.
ANDERSON
Phone:
713-348-4884
Fax:
713-348-5214
Email:
johna at rice.edu
Contact Address:
Department of Earth Science, Rice University City:
Houston
Province or State:
TX
Postal Code:
77005
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
electronic
Distribution_Format:
html
Fees:
Free
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
CLARICE
M.
YENTSCH Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
207-633-9600
Fax:
207-633-9641
Contact Address:
180 McKown Point Road
P.O. Box 475, West Boothbay City:
Harbor
Province or State:
ME
Postal Code:
04575
Country:
USA
JOHN
B.
ANDERSON Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
713-348-4884
Fax:
713-348-5214
Email:
johna at rice.edu
Contact Address:
Department of Earth Science, Rice University City:
Houston
Province or State:
TX
Postal Code:
77005
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date:
1999-12-28
SERF Last Revision Date:
2004-06-02
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