Interactive Earth
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Port Angeles, Washington, United States
About the store
David Zelenka began developing interactive media in 1993 under the company name Interactive Earth. Since that time he has developed web sites, graphic design, educational materials, and released books that reflect the great creativity evident in both human endeavor and the natural world.
David's skill as a naturalist, artist, educator and designer find their roots in a deep curiosity and love for the natural world. He has worked to promote stewardship of a variety of ecosystems in the United States as a multimedia contractor, seasonal park ranger, wilderness guide, skills center teacher, and curriculum developer. His recent endeavors have been to encourage critical-thinking in education and to foster genuine interactions between students, their communities, and the environment.
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Tectonic Tessellation Playground
In this NGSS-aligned investigation, students will analyze seafloor age data in the classroom, look for patterns and structure in the Earth’s crust, and create a digital model of Pangea or their own reconstruction of a paleo-Earth. They will explore plate tectonics and plate boundaries using Google Earth.
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Awakening Roadmap Bible Study
Using analysis, discussion and critical thinking our students engaged in a variety of key topics: technology, creativity, AI, identity politics, gender issues, resources, money, energy, stewardship, modern governments, globalism, family, individual, community, politicizing of culture, equity, elitism, classism, privilege, emergence of non-state actors, just war doctrine, liberty, censorship, manufactured consensus, privacy, surveillance, health, mental health, technology addiction, mo
6th - 12th
Government, Religion, Social Studies
DiscoMath's 25 Favorite Math Investigations
Our math investigations are designed on the project-based learning model (PBL). PBL is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which students gain knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges. Students team up and learn about applied math topics by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question or set of related problem. The math investigations listed are intended to be student-facing PBL instructional p
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Science
Animal Vision Angles
Learning Target: Student will construct and measure binocular and monocular vision angles for one species of animal, while constructing a model for apparent vision. Materials: protractor, skull printable document (best with actual animal skulls) Species included: wolf, cougar, raccoon, deer, cow, owl, raven
5th - 12th
Biology, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1b
, 8.G.A.5
Earth's Place in the Universe
In this investigation, students will use an online tool to set size, distance, orbital velocity, and tilt angles for the Earth/Moon system. Students will develop different models which accurately describe different features, such as eclipses, of the Sun, Earth, and Moon system.
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
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Lamp of the Body - Bible Study Framework (Daily)
Document includes two school-years of Bible Study concepts provided to 6th through 10th grade students at a Christian school. Class was 30-45 minutes long. Entry taskScripture 1Discussion, project, or videoScripture 2Exit tickets collected via Microsoft formsEnd with student-led prayer.
6th - 12th
Social Studies
Let's Look Inside the Earth - Earthquake Investigation
In this NGSS-aligned investigation students will analyze USGS seismology data in the classroom using spreadsheets and scatter plots to look for patterns and structure in the Earth’s crust. Before analyzing data, students will learn about the methods scientists use to gather seismic data. They will explore plate tectonics, plate boundaries, and volcanoes using Google Earth. The teacher will provide demonstrations on the types of faults and how earthquakes propagate and travel through the earth.
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Don't Jump to Conclusions (CER Framework)
The CER Framework (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) was developed by Katherine McNeill and Joseph Krajcik to help students make sense out of observational evidence when making explanations for questions they ask about the natural world. Use this lesson series to introduce CER to your students. They will make observations of a mystery object, make a claim about it, and write a reasoning statement that makes sense. Aligned to NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.
6th - 8th
General Science
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1b
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Graphic Organizer
This can be used as a preassessment or exit ticket for a beginning science unit. The graphic organizer is based off NGSS Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Framework, NGSS Science Practice 3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, and NGSS Science Practice 7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence.
5th - 8th
Science
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.7.1
, W.8.1
Christian Mathematicians Poster
PDF Download is for you to print, 24" x 36" scalable. Best for high school students. You may order pre-printed posters here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266359414337 "If we submit everything to reason our religion will be left with nothing mysterious or supernatural. If we offend the principles of reason our religion will be absurd and ridiculous...There are two equally dangerous extremes: to exclude reason, to admit nothing but reason." -Blaise Pascal
7th - 12th, Higher Education
AI-Free Zone (11x17)
Poster helps to curb LLM (large language model) artificial intelligence (AI-use) in the classroom.
5th - 12th
Math, Other (ELA)
Zombie Apocalypse - No Cell Phones (11x17)
11x17 Helps to cull cellphone use in the classroom in a fun way.
5th - 12th
Math, Other (ELA)
Analyzing Birth Data
Learning Target: Students will analyze United States birth data and discover social trends. Students will learn how to generate a pivot table in Excel and visualize data in different ways. Activity Instructions
7th - 12th
Math, Statistics
Too Far to Wander
One of the purposes of the book is to foster a true sense of wonder in order that students can become creative, caring adults who are dedicated to environmental and community stewardship. As a former park ranger, teacher and parent, I have taken great effort to make sure that details are accurate while also make it clear that safety and appropriate wilderness protocol are important. Like any fictional account of surviving in the wilderness, the reader will learn from the mistakes of the characte
3rd - 6th
Science
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About the store
Experience
David Zelenka began developing interactive media in 1993 under the company name Interactive Earth. Since that time he has developed web sites, graphic design, educational materials, and released books that reflect the great creativity evident in both human endeavor and the natural world.
David's skill as a naturalist, artist, educator and designer find their roots in a deep curiosity and love for the natural world. He has worked to promote stewardship of a variety of ecosystems in the United States as a multimedia contractor, seasonal park ranger, wilderness guide, skills center teacher, and curriculum developer. His recent endeavors have been to encourage critical-thinking in education and to foster genuine interactions between students, their communities, and the environment.
Teaching style
Preparing students to face the challenges of our world with an upbeat attitude is my purpose as a teacher. In class, students are outfitted with the knowledge, tools, skills, and habits to support ongoing learning and growth of character. I emphasize an engagement focused classroom. The teacher and students alike help each other to foster a keen sense of enthusiasm, creative curiosity, and optimism. They engage together, meeting challenges individually and collectively. Students develop a character platform upon which is built success and happiness that reaches well beyond the classroom. The classroom acts as a well-oiled company of learners trooping through the landscape.
My own education history
University of Florida - BFA in Graphic Design
Seattle Pacific University - Washington Certification
Additional biographical information
See <a href="https://www.interactive-earth.com/">www.interactive-earth.com</a>.
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