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Discovering Earth Science Discovering Earth Science Data and Services Using Data and Services Using

NASA’s Global Change NASA’s Global Change Master Directory: The Value Master Directory: The Value

for Earth Science Teachersfor Earth Science Teachers

Tyler StevensNASA’s Global Change Master Directory

ESIP Federation Summer MeetingTeacher Workshop

July 2010

Outline of the Workshop• Overview of the Global Change Master Directory

(GCMD)

• Demo – Search for a Data Set and Data Service

• Demo – Metadata Authoring Tool

• Search for Earth Science Data and Services (On Your Own) Discuss Results

• Write a Description of Your Educational Resource (On Your Own) Discuss Results

• Feedback/Discussion/Conclusion

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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)

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• Enable the scientific community and the public to discover and access Earth science data and services.

• Facilitate the creation of metadata to make scientific information available to the public.

For Teachers

• Find data you can use in the classroomClimate DataLand Cover/Satellite ImageryGeographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Find data services related to educationClassroom ActivitiesLesson PlansStand Alone Educational SoftwareWeb-based Interactive Educational

Programs

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For Teachers – Data/Service Accessibility

• Majority of data and services are freeFree access to information/resources for

teachersRegistration is required for some resources

• Data and services are available online and offlineDirect online downloadDirect online accessOrder CD-ROM/DVD and/or other mediaContact provider to receive resource

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Earth Science Topic Population

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Data Service Topic Population

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Collaborations

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Pathways to Data and Services

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ScienceKeywords

&Map/Spatial

Search

Full-text

Data Service

Keywords

Search Data Services

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Search Refinements – Education/Outreach

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Refine by Keyword Refine by Full Text

Search Results

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Metadata Display – Data Service

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Get Service – Classroom Activity

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Climate Diagnostics – Search Earth Science Visualizations

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Climate Diagnostics – Search Earth Science Visualizations

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Demo - Search for a Data Set and Data Service

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Got Questions? Ask User Supporthttp://gcmd.nasa.gov/MailComments/

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Example of Student Questions

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Question:

I am a student and have to write a cause and effect paper on global warming and the greenhouse effect. I was just wondering if you had any information you could email me about these two things.

Example of Student Questions

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Response:

Hello, the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) offers many Science Briefs related to Climate Change that you may find interesting. Please see: http://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/briefs/ I would also recommend visiting the Global Change Master Directory's Global Warming FAQ.

http://gcmd.nasa.gov/Resources/FAQs/glob_warmfaq.html. NASA's "Eyes on the Earth' web site is another excellent resource. http://climate.jpl.nasa.gov/

Help Center

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Contribute - docBUILDER

The docBUILDER metadata authoring tool allows users to add (or modify) data set and service descriptions.

Contributors are able to preview and validate their document before submission.

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Contribute – Describe Data Sets

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Contribute – Describe Data Services

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Demo - Metadata Authoring Tool

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Search for Earth Science Data and Services (On Your Own)

http://gcmd.nasa.gov

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Write a Description of Your Educational Resource (On Your Own)

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Feedback/Discussion/Conclusion

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Contact Information

Tyler Stevens - Data Services Coordinator

Tyler.B.Stevens@nasa.gov

Lola. M. Olsen - Project Manager

Lola.M.Olsen@nasa.gov

http://gcmd.nasa.gov

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