Teaching With Models
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
What is a model?
Model Types: Conceptual, physical demonstrations, mathematical and statistical, and visualization.
This page briefly describes different kinds of models and provides links to more specific information about each of them. learn more here
Why are models useful and important in Geoscience education?
Fundamental to science, great for interactive student-centered environment, ideal for a systems approach (e.g. Earth System Science). learn more here
How to use models effectively in a classroom
Pedagogical and technical considerations. learn more here
