INTRODUCTION
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Seismic Sleuths was developed by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1995. In order to reflect advances made in earth science, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the revision of the Seismic Sleuths curriculum in 1999 under the direction of the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC). The revision is currently supervised by Robert de Groot of SCEC with assistance from Kathryn van Roosendaal, a SCEC summer outreach intern. The purpose of the revision is to update the material in terms of the new National Science Education Standards issued in 1995 and to create a curriculum that is easier for teachers to use. The original Seismic Sleuths package is separated into six units which are designed to be used together and in sequence, making it difficult for teachers wanting to use only one or two topics. Also, the sequence of lessons is awkward, forcing most teachers to reorganize on their own. Included in the revision is also an update of the resources sections for each unit. Seismic Sleuths is a powerful tool for today's teachers. When revision is completed, it will allow students to understand the world around them and use that understanding to reduce risk from natural disasters. |
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