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
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
+8
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 (No artificial intelligence)
AI-Free Zone poster for classrooms where artificial intelligence and LLMs are not allowed. Printable PDF.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math, Science
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)
Zombie Apocalypse Poster (No Cell Phones allowed)
Printable PDF poster for classrooms where smart phones are not allowed.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math, 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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