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Science means being skeptical

Where the ‘Wood-Wide Web’ Narrative Went Wrong May 25, 2023 by Melanie Jones, Jason Hoeksema, & Justine Karst Over the past few years, a fascinating narrative about forests and fungi has captured the public imagination. It holds that the roots … Continue reading

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What to do with the new AI tools

I follow this writer on Twitter. He has some good examples of using the new AI chatbots. 1. Simplifying complex topics for students: As teachers we all struggle with explaining complex ideas to our students. Ask ChatGPT about the things … Continue reading

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Mont Alto Monuments Map

I will be using this to demonstrate how changes to the map in ArcGIS Online will work in an embedded map. It takes a few minutes for the PEMA imagery to come over.   View larger map

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Color Comparison 2020

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Study Sites for Fall 2020

This year we weren’t able to visit the sites in person. We looked at previous imagery and ground photos and discussed the attributes of each site. We will make maps of the areas in subsequent labs.

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Volcanos, Aerosols, and the Roman Empire

A recent article in Physics Today links the eruption of a volcano on Umnak Island in Alaska to agricultural failure in the Roman Empire and the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44BCE. The millions of tons of aerosols sent into … Continue reading

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Remote Learning

I got this from Twitter.   #RemoteLearning | Scenario 2: @powerpoint recorder + @MicrosoftStream + #MicrosoftForms (@Office365 ) This is a great scenario to record your lessons and check for understanding.#eTwinz #MicrosoftEDU Thread ⬇️(1/5) pic.twitter.com/KdF9eVcIoL — Alberto Herraez, M.Ed (@aalbertoherraez) … Continue reading

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Thorn Craig Bird Sanctuary

This area in Lewiston, Maine is a favorite for hiking and observing nature. It’s near the city, but seems like it is way out in the country.

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Introduction to Remote Sensing Study Sites Fall 2018

We visited the sites on Monday, 8/27. It was a very, very hot and humid day! This year I added Pearl Springs instead of the Ralph Brock seedling orchard and golf course. It’s good to switch from time to time.

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Pennsylvania Forests from the Air

Presentation for the Penn State Mont Alto Offered Student Reception, April 7, 2018 Foresters spend a lot of time in the field studying forest conditions and carrying out management activities from tree planting to timber harvesting. It is also important … Continue reading

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