Using Virtual Field Experiences in Earth Science Education

Resources used in this workshop (including several videos) are

available online at:

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-nsta-national-2014-virtual-field-experiences

National Center for Atmospheric Researchin Boulder, Colorado

Workshop Overview

• Virtual Ballooning• HIPPO Field Campaign• Smorgasbord of Virtual Field Experiences

Discovery of Stratosphere

Discovery of Stratosphere

Layers of Atmosphere

Ballooning on Mars

Mars atmosphere

Ballooning on Venus

Ballooning on Venus

Venus atmosphere

Ballooning on Titan

Titan’s Atmosphere

Atmospheres: Venus/Earth/Mars

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