Keeping Nine Eyes on the Weather

This classroom activity explains how clouds and pollution in the atmosphere are important to climate, and the need to study whether pollution may be changing Earth's climate in undesirable ways. It introduces NASA's Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) mission. The activity includes building a MISR-lite model to demonstrate how looking at the same thing (i.e., Earth's atmosphere) from different angles produces a 3-dimensional effect that gives much more information than just viewing it from one angle and helps scientists establish a baseline of information about current conditions in the atmosphere. The activity was originally published in Technology Teacher, a magazine published by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA). Educational levels: Middle school

Carbon in soils

Carbon is the fourth most common element in the galaxy(by mass) but does not even rank in the twelve most abundant elements on Earth. By far the most abundant source of carbon on Earth is in the crust as inorganic rocks such as calcite and limestone in marine and sedimentary deposits. These rocks have taken many millions of years to form. Other major inorganic sources are in the oceans and atmosphere

Fermi Paper Model (Formerly GLAST Paper Model)

This paper model provides a short description of the scientific instruments on board GLAST as well as links to other resources about the GLAST instruments. There is also a short description of how GLAST detects gamma-rays with the Large Area Telescope as well as the GLAST Burst Monitor detectors. The product includes three pages of parts that can be cut out and easily assembled using common household items. Note: In 2008, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi. Educational levels: Informal education, General public

Lifelong science learning

The author discusses the incorporation of lifelong learning in the study of science in New Zealand. He explains two preliminary thoughts related to the creation of a setting for lifelong learning in the field of science including the sustained enrichment necessary to enhance school science experiences of students. He also explores three major capabilities such as the understanding of the nature of science and engaging in socio-scientific issues that lifelong learning might entail

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2010, Issue 1

Contents of This Issue: Raquel Aldana & Steven W. Bender, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 1. Hazel Weiser, Executive Director’s Colum, at 1. Ngai Pindell, December SALT Teaching Conference Promises Exciting Visions of the Law School of the Future, at 4. Ruben Garcia, New Law Teachers Pipeline Committee Launches with San Francisco Event, at 4. Angela Onwuachi-Willig, The New SALT Blog: SALT Members Speak Out, at 5. Doug Colbert, SALT Forms New Access to Justice Committee, at 6. Karla McKanders, Human Rights Committee Report, at 7. Jackie Gardina, LGBT Committee Report, at 8. Bryan Adamson, Affirmative Action Committee Report, at 9. Robert Dinerstein, Judicial/Governmental Nominations Committee Report, at 9. Andi Curcio, Issues in Legal Education Committee Report, at 10. Deborah Waire Post, Academic Freedom Committee Report: “Qualified Immunity…Is Not a Parachute to be Deployed Only When the Plane Has Run Out of Fuel,” at 11. Imran Siddiqui, 2010 Cover Retreat Inspires, Encourages, at 12. Steven W. Bender, 2010 Trino Grillo Retreat Reminds Participants: “Happiness is Living in Alliance With Your Own Principles,” at 12. Ruben Garcia, Annual Dinner in New Orleans a Rousing Success; On to San Francisco, at 14. Olympia Duhart, Membership Makes It Possible for Us to Meet Our Mission, at 14. Hazel Weiser, “Sowing the Seeds of Justice:” Thanks for a Great Sneak Preview!, at 16. Nancy Cook, SALT Members and Friends Provide a Day of Service in New Orleans, at 18. About SALT, at 19

GLAST Launch Fact Sheet

This four-page color brochure describes the science of NASA’s GLAST mission, as well as providing tables that summarize the instrumental parameters and the mission participants. Note: In 2008, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi. Educational levels: General public

Nitrogen, soils and environment

The article discusses the risk of damaging the environment brought by nitrogen fertilisers which are used for increasing agricultural productivity. The oxidation of ammonium allows for the formation of nitrate. Troposphere ozone and aerosols are produced through the increase of reactive nitrogen in the atmosphere

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2015, Issue 1

Contents of This Issue: Survey Information and Methodology, at 1. 2014-15 SALT Salary Survey, at 1. About SALT and SALT Membership, at 3. Survey Instrument, at 5. SALT Salary Survey 2013-2014, at 5

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2011, Issue 2

Contents of This Issue: Raquel Aldana & Steven W. Bender, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 1. Hazel Weiser, Executive Director’s Column, at 1. Hazel Wesier, SALT Board of Governors Election, at 4. Hazel Weiser, Breaking In: Committed to Diversity in the Legal Academy, at 7. Hope Lewis, SALT and Northeastern Host Well-Received “Breaking Into Law Teaching Program,” at 7. Solangel Maldonado, B.A. to J.D. Pipeline Initiative: November Conference on Diversifying the Legal Profession, at 8. Ruben Garcia, Great Teacher Keith Aoki’s Legacy to be Celebrated at 2012 SALT Dinner, at 9. Doug Colbert & Pamela Bridgewater, Access to Justice Committee: Progress, Projects, and a New Co-Chair, at 10. Jackie Gardina, LGBT Committee: What Does Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Really Mean?, at 11. Andi Curcio & Carol Chomsky, Issues in Legal Education Committee: Continuing Work on Pending ABA Accreditation Standards, at 12. Majorie Cohn, Human Rights Committee: SALT Signs Amicus Brief Against Alabama Racial Profiling Law, at 13. Hazel Weiser, A New School Year Means It’s Time to Renew Your SALT Membership, at 14. Robert Lancaster & Ngai Pindell, SALT Public Interest Retreats: Coming Soon to a Location Near You, at 15. SALT 2011-12 Calendar: Enjoy the Benefits of SALT Membership, at 15

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2015, Issue 2

Contents of This Issue: 2016 SALT Annual Dinner, at 1. 2016 SALT Annual Dinner Sponsors, at 2. Olympia Duhart & Ruben Garcia, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 2. SALT Membership: Reduced Rates, Online Renewal, at 3. SALT Files Amicus Brief Supporting University Diversity Efforts, at 4. B.A. to J.D. Pipeline Event, at 5. Junior Faculty Development Workshop, at 5. Professor Justin Hansford Receives SALT Junior Faculty Award, at 6. SALT Announces Co-Presidents Elect, Incoming Board of Governors, at 6. SALT Comments on Revised Pay As You Earn Regulation, at 6. Upcoming Events, at 7. SALT Mourns the Loss of Former Board Members, at 7. 2015 SALT Highlights, at 8. SALT 2015 Board of Governors, at 9. 2016 SALT Cover Workshop, at 10