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April 7–10, 2008 - Mount Rainier National Park Education Center, Tahoma Woods, Washington PDF Version

Monday, April 7, 2008

Afternoon:

(1:00) - Instructors meet at Mt. Rainier National Park Education Center (MREC) to review workshop goals, agenda, and evaluation plan.
(6:00) - Participants and instructors meet for dinner and orientation. (Personal introductions; workshop overview).

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Morning:

(8:00) - Convene at MREC for coffee, juice, bagels, fruit, muffins, etc.
(8:15) - Welcoming remarks and discussion of workshop goals and agenda. (Anne Doherty, Bob Lillie)
(8:30) - “Overview of EarthScope: USArray and the Plate Boundary Observatory.” (Bob Lillie)
(9:00) - “Scientific Observations of EarthScope bearing on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.” (Tim Melbourne)
(10:00) - Break (10:15) - “USArray and other seismic measurements of earthquakes and volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest.” (Steve Malone)
(11:15) - “Seismic and geodetic monitoring of active volcanoes.” (Seth Moran)
(12:00) - Lunch

Afternoon:

(1:00) - “Understanding the Cascadia Subduction Zone – From scientists, to teachers, to interpreters.” (Bob Butler)
(2:00) - “Presenting EarthScope to the public in parks and museums: Interpretive themes and strategies for the Cascadia Subduction Zone.” (Bob Lillie)
(3:00) - Break
(3:15) - Brainstorming activities: Developing site-specific interpretive themes based on today’s presentations.
- Participants divide into four or five teams.
- Discuss Cascadia-specific topics and EarthScope materials to incorporate into programs and exhibits.
- Each team generates an outline with content, data needs, and a theme statement for their program.
(4:45) - Questions and announcements.
(5:00) - Adjourn.
(6:30) - Dinner.
(7:30) - Groups meet to develop theme and outline for their presentation.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Morning:

(8:00) - Meet at MREC for coffee, juice, bagels, fruit, muffins, etc.
(8:15) - Field excursion. (Bus or vans).
- Observe geological features and visit PBO and USArray instrument sites.
- Discuss landscape features and processes that can be presented to the public.
- Relate each group’s interpretive theme to EarthScope and Cascadia.
(12:00) - Return to MREC. Working lunch with your group to continue developing interpretive programs.

Afternoon:

(1:00) - “Seismographs and other teaching devices in classrooms, museums, and visitor centers.” (John Lahr)
(2:00) - “EarthScope web site and IRIS “Active Earth” kiosk: Accessing and using EarthScope data in interpretive programs and exhibits.” (Charlotte Goddard)
(3:00) - Break
(3:15) - Continue working in groups to design 15-minute interpretive programs based on EarthScope Cascadia themes.
(4:45) - Questions and announcements.
(5:00) - Adjourn.
(6:30) - Dinner.
(7:30) - Groups meet to develop theme and outline for their presentation.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Morning:

(8:00) - Convene at MREC for coffee, juice, bagels, fruit, muffins, etc.
(8:15) - More discussion about initial presentation and presentations in general.
(8:30) - Group presentations and discussions. (Bob Lillie)
(11:45) - Workshop evaluation.
(10:00) - Break
(12:00) - Lunch and adjourn.
- Participants depart after lunch.
- Organizers and instructors meet in the afternoon to discuss workshop and follow-up activities.