DAY/DATE/TIME

DAY/DATE/TIME	ACTIVITY
Jan. 29 1999 Day 1	Registration, Harshbarger 203
8am, 2 hrs	Introduction and Overview û Lecture: Workshop objectives and expected outcomes, Earth Systems overview, Participant paired introductions, Data quality and protocols.
30 min	Temperature Activity û Field: groups compare observations and discuss need for protocols
30 min	TeacherÆs Guide Introduction û Lecture: overview of contents and use of the Guide.
1 hrs	Atmosphere Learning Activities û Lab: review site selection and timing: GMT and solar noon; practice observing cloud cover and analyze variations in temperature around an instrument shelter.
1 hr	Lunch
2 hrs	Atmosphere Protocols û Field: Calibrate equipment; Learn about pH; Practice air temp., precipitation and pH observations.
2 hrs	GLOBE Internet Introduction û Computer Lab: Self-assessment; Internet review; GLOBE web space and data entry.
30 min	Land Cover Make and Take û Lecture: Individuals make densiometer and clinometer.
30 min, 6 pm	Implementation/Questions û Lecture/Discussions:
Jan. 30 1999 û Day 2
8am, 2 hrs	Biometry Protocols û Field: Review site selection; Groups practice species ID, tree height and diameter; Discuss unique characteristics of rangeland ground covers; Practice grass obs.
30 min	Biometry Activities û Lab: Groups develop and defend leaf classification schemes; Discuss role and limitations of natural classification.
1 hrs	Introduction to Remote Sensing and Land Cover û Video: Remote Sensing and GPS
1 hr	Lunch
1 hrs	Landcover Activities û Lab: Introduction and practice Field Classification (MUC) and manual image classification; Mapping basics
1.5 hrs	GPS / Pixel Layout û Field: Groups practice field techniques and use GPS to find Lat/Lon
1.5 hrs	Multispec Introduction û Computer Lab: individuals use computer to analyze satellite image centered on their own school.
30 min, 6 pm	Implementation/Questions û Lecture/Discussion:
Feb. 5 û Day 3
8am, 2 hrs	Soil Sites and Learning Activities û Lab: Practice student activities dealing with motivation and collection of samples around their homes; Demonstrate inquiry activity called "Just Passing Through" and develop concepts of soil and hydraulic properties.
2 hrs	Soil Characterization û Field: Groups sample pits and auger cores; Identify soil color, structure and consistence; start pH and NPK analysis
1 hr	Lunch
2 hrs	Soil Characterization û Lab: groups investigate soil bulk density and texture and complete activity to understand particle size distribution.
1.5 hrs	Soil Moisture and temperature û Field: Review and practice sampling protocols for soil moisture and temperature; measure Infiltration.
1.5 hrs, 6 pm	Computer Visualization and Analysis û Computer Lab: Practice extracting data from the archive, graphing, cross-plots and comparing point or map data.
Feb. 6 û Day 4
8am, 1.5 hrs	Implementation issues û Lecture/Discussion: Examples and activities to get started; Seasons and other integrative activities.
2.5 hrs	Hydrology Activities and Calibration û Lab: Introduce watershed concepts and practice sample calibrations. Discuss data quality and interpretation of physical processes. Do simple tests such as Temp. pH, Conductivity.
1 hr	Lunch
2.5 hrs	Hydrology Protocols û Field: Groups rotate through Dissolved Oxygen, Tubidity, Nitrate measurement stations; work together on Macroinvertebrate diversity index.
1.5 hrs, 5:30 pm	Wrap-up and Assessment