Earth Science Case Studies
What is a database?
A database is a collection of information that has been organized so that it can be searched easily and effectively. What is a library database?
A library database contains information from published works, such as magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and other reference books. |
Why use library databases?
Library databases
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Remember: Google searches do NOT return results from any library databases. Learn more about databases vs. the open Web HERE.
DATABASES - Two of your sources must be database articles. The databases linked in green provide the citations you need for your bibliography. You can simply copy them.
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Earth's Surface and History - an excellent reference source. Use the search box embedded below. TIP: If you can't find your individual site, search for more general topics such as hot spots, subduction zone, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, fault, etc. REMOTE PASSWORD = orrjhs
Science in Context - Search the database for reference articles and news stories. TIP: If you can't find your individual site, search for more general topics such as hot spots, subduction zone, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, fault, etc.
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WEBSITES - One of your sources must be a high-quality website. You will have to create the citation for the bibliography yourself using the pink citation form provided by Mrs. Herrmann or by following the examples provided HERE.
General Google Search Tips for Finding High-Quality Sites
After typing in your key words, type:
site:usgs.gov (this will limit your results to USGS websites) OR you can add
site:.edu (this will limit your results to websites affiliated with colleges and universities)
RECOMMENDED SITES
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics - an online edition of the book by W. Jacquelyne Kious and Robert I. Tilling
This Dynamic Earth website - This site provides interactive mapping functions (including zoom) and shows plate boundaries, earthquakes, impact craters, and volcanoes.
Aleutian Islands
Mount Cleveland Volcano - Geology.com
The Aleutian Islands - Earth Observatory
Expedition to the Aleutian Islands: Geoscientists Head to Remote Alaska Volcanoes - National Science Foundation
Andes Mountains
Oceanic/Continental: The Andes - The Geological Society
Andes Mountains Formed by Growth Spurts - University of Rochester
Galapagos
Galapagos Geology - by a Cornell University professor
Plate Tectonics and the Formation of the Galapagos Islands - by a Rochester Institute of Technology professor
Discovering Galapagos - Galapagos Conservation Trust
Mediterranean Sea
Geological History of the Central Mediterranean - Oberlin College
Europe Starting to Dive under Africa? - National Geographic News
Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami? - by a senior lecturer at Coventry University
Japan
Tectonics and Volcanoes of Japan - Oregon State University
What Caused the Eathquake and Tsunami in Japan? Could It Happen Here? - Interview with a University of Illinois professor
Japan's Explosive Geology Explained - Live Science
Red Sea
Scientists: Earthquakes Causing Red Sea to Part - Live Science article on NBC News
Red Sea Region Parting in Massive Split - National Geographic News
Triple Junction: Red Sea/East Africa - The Geological Society
African Rift Valley
Rift Valley - National Geographic
East Africa's Great Rift Valley - Geology.com
Africa Is Splitting in Two - Here Is Why - The Conversation
Mariana Trench
Mariana: The Tectonic Neighborhood - Geospace/AGU Blogosphere
How the Mariana Trench Became Earth's Deepest Point - National Geographic
Basic Geology of the Mariana Islands - Oregon State University
Deepest Part of the Ocean - Geology.com
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Islands - The Geological Society
Plate Tectonics and the Hawaiian Hot Spot - Geology.com
Hot Spot Volcanism (video) - IRIS
San Andreas Fault
San Andreas Fault - The Geological Society
The San Andreas Fault - Geology.com
Himalayan Mountains
Continental/Continental: The Himalayas - The Geological Society
Yellowstone National Park
Geology - National Park Service
Mid-Ocean Ridge
What Is the Mid-Ocean Ridge? - NOAA
RATES OF THE PLATES
Plate Tectonics Movement Video - Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
Ask GeoMan - hosted by Univ. of Oregon
Determining the Rate of Plate Movements - Brooklyn College Geology Dept.
Rate of Plate Motions Video - GeoScience Videos
IMAGES AND IMAGE CITATIONS
Copyright Considerations for Images
Students and teachers can often use copyrighted material under the educational fair use exemption IF the material is only distributed or viewed within a classroom setting. Since your Google sites will only be viewed by people within the oldrochester.org domain, you do not have to worry about copyright restrictions.
Citing Your Online Image
Your simplified citation should include the three sections described below.
Creator's last name, first name. Title (or description if no title is provided). URL of web page where image is found (omit http://).
For example:
Nieland, Jim. Isla Bartolome, Galapagos Islands. yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/3271840/.
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics - an online edition of the book by W. Jacquelyne Kious and Robert I. Tilling
This Dynamic Earth website - This site provides interactive mapping functions (including zoom) and shows plate boundaries, earthquakes, impact craters, and volcanoes.
Aleutian Islands
Mount Cleveland Volcano - Geology.com
The Aleutian Islands - Earth Observatory
Expedition to the Aleutian Islands: Geoscientists Head to Remote Alaska Volcanoes - National Science Foundation
Andes Mountains
Oceanic/Continental: The Andes - The Geological Society
Andes Mountains Formed by Growth Spurts - University of Rochester
Galapagos
Galapagos Geology - by a Cornell University professor
Plate Tectonics and the Formation of the Galapagos Islands - by a Rochester Institute of Technology professor
Discovering Galapagos - Galapagos Conservation Trust
Mediterranean Sea
Geological History of the Central Mediterranean - Oberlin College
Europe Starting to Dive under Africa? - National Geographic News
Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami? - by a senior lecturer at Coventry University
Japan
Tectonics and Volcanoes of Japan - Oregon State University
What Caused the Eathquake and Tsunami in Japan? Could It Happen Here? - Interview with a University of Illinois professor
Japan's Explosive Geology Explained - Live Science
Red Sea
Scientists: Earthquakes Causing Red Sea to Part - Live Science article on NBC News
Red Sea Region Parting in Massive Split - National Geographic News
Triple Junction: Red Sea/East Africa - The Geological Society
African Rift Valley
Rift Valley - National Geographic
East Africa's Great Rift Valley - Geology.com
Africa Is Splitting in Two - Here Is Why - The Conversation
Mariana Trench
Mariana: The Tectonic Neighborhood - Geospace/AGU Blogosphere
How the Mariana Trench Became Earth's Deepest Point - National Geographic
Basic Geology of the Mariana Islands - Oregon State University
Deepest Part of the Ocean - Geology.com
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Islands - The Geological Society
Plate Tectonics and the Hawaiian Hot Spot - Geology.com
Hot Spot Volcanism (video) - IRIS
San Andreas Fault
San Andreas Fault - The Geological Society
The San Andreas Fault - Geology.com
Himalayan Mountains
Continental/Continental: The Himalayas - The Geological Society
Yellowstone National Park
Geology - National Park Service
Mid-Ocean Ridge
What Is the Mid-Ocean Ridge? - NOAA
RATES OF THE PLATES
Plate Tectonics Movement Video - Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
Ask GeoMan - hosted by Univ. of Oregon
Determining the Rate of Plate Movements - Brooklyn College Geology Dept.
Rate of Plate Motions Video - GeoScience Videos
IMAGES AND IMAGE CITATIONS
Copyright Considerations for Images
Students and teachers can often use copyrighted material under the educational fair use exemption IF the material is only distributed or viewed within a classroom setting. Since your Google sites will only be viewed by people within the oldrochester.org domain, you do not have to worry about copyright restrictions.
Citing Your Online Image
Your simplified citation should include the three sections described below.
Creator's last name, first name. Title (or description if no title is provided). URL of web page where image is found (omit http://).
For example:
Nieland, Jim. Isla Bartolome, Galapagos Islands. yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/3271840/.