DataStreme Ocean explores the ocean in the
Earth system with special emphasis on (1) the flow and transformations of water
and energy into and out of the ocean, (2) the internal properties and workings
of the ocean, (3) interactions between the ocean and the other components of
the Earth system (hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere), and (4)
the human/societal impacts on and response to those interactions. This approach
is inquiry-based and consistent in methodology and goals with the National
Science Education Standards.
DataStreme Ocean is pedagogically guided
by a teaching approach (Project-Based Science) that seeks to engage learners in
exploring their world by investigating meaningful questions. DataStreme Ocean
incorporates driving questions, investigations, collaboration, technology, and
artifacts.
DataStreme Ocean is a major initiative of
AMS/NOAA CPESE, a program that is designed to enhance public understanding of
the fluid Earth system emphasizing the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic
sciences and to promote activity that will contribute to greater human resource
diversity in the nation's scientific workforce. Through CPESE, the AMS assists
NOAA in the advancement of its goals directed toward environmental assessment
and prediction, protection of life and property, and the fostering of global
environmental stewardship.
NOAA's success in meeting its mission
objectives is highly dependent upon synergistic relationships between it and
the users of its products and services. CPESE nurtures this synergy through
precollege teacher, introductory undergraduate, and general educational
activity. Fundamental to CPESE are:
- (1) breadth, demonstrating the comprehensive
need for describing and predicting changes in the Earth's environment and
conserving and wisely managing the nation's coastal and marine resources;
- (2) visibility, increasing pubic awareness of
the ways environmental assessment, prediction, and stewardship touch the lives
of all Americans every day; and
- (3) diversity, promoting educational activity
and outreach to attract members of groups underrepresented in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics to study and consider careers in those
fields, including those for which NOAA has employment needs and
opportunities.
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