JASON XIV: From Shore to Sea
The JASON Project’s interdisciplinary, multimedia curricular
approach enables inquiry-based learning in a real time environment.
The 2002-03 Program is geared to students in grades 4-9 and their teachers.
Incorporating Other Disciplines
into the JASON XIV Theme
JASON XIV Themes
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History of maritime culture in California’s Channel Island region
Culture of Native Chumash
Marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Channel Islands
Tools and methods of scientific research
Geology and geologic history
Watershed studies
Inter-relationships of ecosystems
Management and monitoring of natural resources
English Language Arts: Reading comprehension Journaling
Storytelling Use of technological and informational resources
Communications skills Discussion Prompts
Mathematics: Numbers and operation Algebra
Geometry Measurement
Data analysis
Problem solving Reasoning and proof
Communication Connections
Representation
The Fine Arts: Cultural art forms
Visual and performing arts
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Life Science: Marine Mammals Kelp Forests Marine, Terrestrial,
Coastal, and Island Ecosystems Local Aquatic Field Study
Endemic and Exotic Species Biodiversity Ecology
Earth and Space Sciences: Geology Plate Tectonics Geologic
History Satellite Remote Sensing Climatology
Physical Science: Visible Light Light Absorption and Transmission Chlorophyll Fluorescence Buoyancy Movement and
Aerodynamic Design Convection Cycles Heat Transfer
Oceanography: Waves and Currents Ocean Color Upwelling
El Niño
Geography: Mapping GPS GIS
Social Studies: Migration Colonization Adaptation and
Survival Native Chumash Culture History and Language Art
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Discipline Topics
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Assessment Tools
Focus Questions Journal Questions
Fact or Fallacy Questions Performance indicators (rubric) Exercise
Conclusion Questions Student selfassessments Online multiple choice
assessment tool Poster session Portfolios
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Standards Alignment
State Alignments: Science, Mathematics, English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Technology
National Model Standards: Science, Mathematics, Geography, English Language Arts
Suggested Literature Selections
Multimedia & Curricular Components:
The Case of the Missing Cutthroats by Jean Craighead George
The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Zia by Scott O'Dell
The Voyage of the Frog by Gary Paulsen
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
JASON Project curriculum Team teaching tools Team JASON
Online (gated web community) Video Supplements LIVE
Broadcasts
JASON XIV Research Affiliations
NASA NOAA ONR National Marine
Sanctuaries United States Department of Education Channel
Islands National Marine
Sanctuary Channel Islands
National Park Santa
Barbara Maritime Museum
University of California at
Santa Barbara Santa
Barbara Museum of
Natural History
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Live Broadcasts: on KLCS-TV
January 27-31, February 3-7, 2003 at 10AM
Want more information
on participating?
www.jasonproject.org/CA2002
[email protected] (888) 527-6600
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For further information:
LAUSD teachers - contact Don Kawano at (213) 241 6420 or
email < [email protected] >.
All other school districts, - call (888) 527-6600 or
email < [email protected] >.
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