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Stannard, Kent M. – Science Teacher, 1979
Stereoscopic photo activities for students are described for the purpose of motivating students in earth science. Included also is the necessary equipment for obtaining the three-dimensional effect. (SA)
Descriptors: Depth Perception, Earth Science, Photography, Science Activities
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Boyer, Robert E. – Science Teacher, 1973
Photographs of the earth taken from space are used to illustrate the advantages and application of remote sensing. This technique may be used in such areas as the immediate appraisal of disasters, surveillance of the oceans, monitoring of land, food and water resources, detection of natural resources, and identification of pollution. (JR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Natural Resources
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Russo, Richard – Science Teacher, 1988
Provides background information on the equipment and knowledge necessary to do an astronomy activity on the earth's rotation. Details an activity in which students can measure the rotation of the earth using a camera and the stars. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Photography, Physical Sciences
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Hall, Dorothy K. – Science Teacher, 1986
Discusses the use of remote sensing from satellites to monitor glaciers. Discusses efforts to use remote sensing satellites of the Landsat series for examining the global distribution, mass, balance, movements, and dynamics of the world's glaciers. Includes several Landsat images of various glaciers. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics