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- 9th - 10th
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Students undertake a series of experiments and activities related to geology, especially in Connecticut. They evaluate types of rocks, minerals, and crystals, exploring the main concepts of geology. Full Review »
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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students uses either printed copies or online versions of the USGS Tapestry of Time and terrain maps to respond to geological questions. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students, in groups, research geological maps of Indiana. They reflect on how geological factors affect human movements and cultures. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students examine pieces of GeoArt. They discover many geological principles and processes. They watch a demonstration by their teacher as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the geologic time scale. They discuss how scientists utilize the fossil record, and create a timeline of the history of life on Earth. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze geologic cross-sections. Students observe proper use of SMART Board technology. They examine cross-sections and order the geologic events. Students describe the environments in which the cross-section formed. Full Review »
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- 4th - 10th
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Students create a simple tool to visualize geologic time. They create knots to represent the K/T, P/T and Precambrian boundaries in a 4.6 meter string with each millimeter representing one million years. They then refer back to this tool often during a unit on geologic time. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students take this course as an introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters, primary productivity, waves and tides, sea level history, glacial geology of coastal Maine, and an introduction to plate tectonics. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. They examine all the source material and write an essay addressing the important points presented. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore geologic maps. They locate specified mountain ranges and faults on maps. Students compare and contrast the characteristics of mountain ranges and faults. They identify rivers, mountains and locate Z rocks. Full Review »
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