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- Title
Multimedia Model for the Utilization of Geoscience Educational Resources in Public Parks near Urban Centers, Hudson Highlands, New York.
- Authors
Gates, Alexander E.; Walker, Mercedes; Grant, Erica; Dubrow, Aaron
- Abstract
A model to encourage the utilization of geoscience educational resources within public nature-type parks is being developed in Harriman-Bear Mountain-Sterling Forest State Park, Hudson Highlands, New York using multimedia techniques. The model uses a videotape to pique peoples interest and encourages them to visit a web site which in turn encourages them to see the rocks in the field. The videotape was produced by combining footage shot in the park with footage of prime examples of geologic features and custom animations to create an entertaining yet informative presentation. The fast-paced video is designed to inspire interest and enthusiasm in the geology of the park. Interested people are encouraged to visit an interactive web site. It provides the scientific background to the features in a stepwise manner of increasing complexity from simple pictures to advanced geochemistry, isotope geochemistry and structural geology. This allows visitors to find their level of interest and comfort. There are suggested general and topical field trips and a form to apply for a group permit.
- Subjects
HUDSON Highlands State Park (N.Y.); NEW York (State); UNITED States; MULTIMEDIA systems; RESOURCE programs (Education); EARTH science education; GEOLOGY; PARKS; HUDSON Highlands (N.Y.)
- Publication
Journal of Geoscience Education, 2004, Vol 52, Issue 2, p149
- ISSN
1089-9995
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5408/1089-9995-52.2.149