Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
Students use compasses and a map of campus to navigate and find orienteering markers. This lab helps to reinforce map navigation skills. Students enjoyed the activity.

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
Students work with data bases and GIS to develop saturated thickness maps. Each data base consists of observations made by drillers where they have encountered the High Plains aquifer base and the annual ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
Teachers are immersed in an intense, graduate-level study of Minnesota geology using a model of inquiry-based field studies to deepen their understanding of the principles of geoscience and to develop field ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
The introductory level course teaches geology majors basic skills in the context of a field-based problem, the integrating theme for the semester, so that they can more rapidly achieve an advanced skill level in ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
Students are introduced to sedimentary rocks through field observations and measurements of sediments in different environments. This allows them to proceed from processes to products and engages them through field ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
The primary activity described here is measurement of sub-surface water properties in a local pond (e.g., temperature and dissolved oxygen). This activity combines concepts and skills from Geology, Biology and ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters
× Hydrology students are asked to participate in a service-learning project that involves a long-term stream monitoring project. The strengths of this laboratory exercise are that it integrates classroom ...

Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach GeoscienceAn Illustrated Community Discussion part of Posters

Using Data to Teach Earth ProcessesAn Illustrated Community Discussion at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America part of Posters