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Geologic Explorations allows you to explore a variety of unique geological formations using Quicktime Virtual Reality (QTVR) panoramas and digital still imagery. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students identify the layers of the Earth. They list the types of sciences that are employed to study the Earth's layers. They identify the composition of each layer and make a model of the inner Earth from construction paper. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore environmental and geological conditions on other planets in our solar system, comparing their findings to information about Earth. They propose technologies that might assist in supporting human life on those planets. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study the geology of the Wasatch Mountains and use their research to write a paper. They also construct a model of the Wasatch Mountains and label the geographical features. Full Review »
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- 10th - Higher Ed
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Students gain a better understanding of how scientists can use foraminifera to interpret past environments. Specifically, students have the opportunity to explain one of the basic tenets of geology - the present is the key to the past. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the wonderful world of geology by a series of investigations of the Earth's structure, the rock cycle, and the ongoing process of geological change. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students listen to an explanation of the science of the mining industry and create a geological map of Africa. They discuss the uses of minerals and resources and research a natural mineral resource in their part of the world. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students develop a sense of geologic ("deep") time and the ways in which Earth scientists construct the geologic time scale. They study he major events that shaped Earth, including the origin and evolution of its lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore what they know about Monterey Bay in the special topics course and share their information with K-12 grade children at local schools by participating in the Virtual Canyon Project. Students in this service learning class team up with students in another service learning class ("Tech Tutors") and work with children to create a fun and informative web-pages that become part of the Virtual Canyon web site. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use a digital atlas, geologic maps, and topography maps to explore geologic regions of Yellow Stone National Park. They locate evidence that support the theory of hot spots. Students research and explore the movements of Hot Spots. Full Review »
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