A World of Physics will introduce students to the intersection between physics and earth science. The front depicts Earth’s magnetic field lines emanating out from the magnetic poles, creating an intriguing pattern. Utilizing background information supplied on the poster’s reverse side, students will learn about paleomagnetism and the physics of sound and seismic waves, which are used extensively by ocean drilling scientists. Students can also learn about the JOIDES Resolution’s underway geophysics laboratory, its paleomagnetism laboratory, and the careers of two individuals involved in this work.

Copies of A World of Physics are available free of charge by emailing deepearthacademy@oceanleadership.org.

National Science Education Standards
Suitable for Grades 9-12 and undergraduate
Content Standard B: Physical Science
Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science

Extracting Physics from the Earth and Sea
Students learn about physics studied in ocean drilling projects.
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Career Brief: Operations Superintendent
Students read about Ron Grout’s work as IODP’s operations superintendent and what it means to oversee drilling operations during expeditions.

Career Brief: Naval Architect
Students read about Jeff Jordan’s work as a naval architect, his background and the work he does overseeing the rebuilding of the JOIDES Resolution.

JOIDES Resolution Underway Geophysics Laboratory
Students read about the role of the geophysics lab and examine images of its equipment and the data it collects.
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JOIDES Resolution Paleomagnetism Laboratory
Students read about the uses of paleomagnetism in ocean drilling science and look at images of the data and interpretation that come from this onboard lab.
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Poster Credits:
Writing – Leslie Peart, Matthew Niemitz, Katerina Petronotis, Jessica Sharoff
Design – Matthew Niemitz and Nancy Felix
Special thanks to Dr. Brad Clement and Dr. Will Sager for their scientific guidance.