Critical Thinking in Earth History
Christina Belanger, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
This webpage is an educational essay within a geoscience teaching resource collection that details how the course "Search for Our Past" fosters critical thinking in Earth history through hypothesis testing, analysis of scientific literature, and interdisciplinary connections, preparing geology students for advanced coursework and research. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Introductory Geology at Bergen Community College
Fred Marton, Bergen Community College
This webpage is an educational essay detailing the pedagogical approach to teaching introductory geology at Bergen Community College, emphasizing student-centered learning through in-class group exercises and explore-then-learn activities to enhance scientific understanding among non-STEM majors. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Physical Geology (GEOL 121) at Towson University
Joel Moore, Towson University
Joel Moore, Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, Towson University Towson University is a predominantly undergraduate, public institution with ~18,800 undergraduates (~35% growth from fall 2003 to fall 2013) and ...

GVSU GEO 111 Dynamic Planet Physical Geology
Steve Mattox, Grand Valley State University
This webpage is an essay from the "Teach the Earth" collection discussing the design and goals of GVSU's GEO 111 Dynamic Planet Physical Geology course, focusing on its role in general education, recruitment of geology majors, curriculum content centered on materials, landforms, and plate tectonics, and the need for pedagogical redesign to better serve both non-majors and prospective geoscience students. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

The role of majors and non-majors geology courses at a 2-year college
Deron Carter, Linn-Benton Community College
An essay by Deron Carter discussing the design and educational goals of majors and non-majors geology courses at Linn-Benton Community College, emphasizing inquiry-based learning, skill development, and differing outcomes for transfer STEM students versus general education learners within a two-year college context. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Introductory geology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo: breaking down science barriers for non-majors
Scott Johnston, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Scott Johnston, Physics, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Cal Poly offers two formats of Introductory Geology: GEOL 102 and GEOL 201 designed, respectively, to meet the needs of non-science ...

California Water (GEOL 370)
Jason Gurdak, San Francisco State University
Jason Gurdak, Earth & Climate Sciences (formally Geosciences), San Francisco State University In a 1-3 page essay, discuss how your introductory course(s) serve your students, your department, and your ...

Non-science majors in a disasters course -Baylor University
Sharon Browning, Baylor University
This essay page from SERC's "On the Cutting Edge" collection details a pedagogical approach for teaching non-science majors in an introductory disasters course at Baylor University, emphasizing strategies to improve students' quantitative skills through interactive physical models and online math tutorials via "The Math You Need" program. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Teaching Introductory Geoscience Courses in the 21st Century
Keegan Fengler, Central Washington University
A workshop essay page discussing 21st-century teaching methods in introductory geoscience courses, emphasizing student engagement, real-world connections, and innovative pedagogical strategies to improve science literacy and critical thinking. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Incorporating research into an introductory meteorology course
Elizabeth Malcolm, Virginia Wesleyan College
This essay describes an instructional approach for integrating independent research projects into an introductory meteorology course at a liberal arts college, detailing how students formulate hypotheses, analyze atmospheric data, and conduct scientific investigations tailored to varying skill levels, thereby enhancing engagement and understanding for both majors and non-majors. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Essay on Introductory Courses I Teach
Rachel Teasdale, California State University-Chico
This webpage is an academic essay within a geoscience education collection, in which Rachel Teasdale details her approach to teaching introductory geology at California State University-Chico, emphasizing student engagement, science literacy, relevant case studies, interactive pedagogy, and the course’s role in departmental enrollment and graduate student training. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

My GEOL 103 course applies content to Washington State
Nick Zentner, Central Washington University
This webpage is an essay from the "Teach the Earth" collection describing Nick Zentner's GEOL 103 course at Central Washington University, which teaches introductory geology through the applied lens of Washington State's geology, aiming to engage non-science students, recruit geology majors, serve the local community via open enrollment, and promote independent exploration using classroom videos. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Using Geography to Open Students' Minds
Jill Trepanier, Louisiana State University
An academic essay page presenting a geographer's pedagogical approach to using introductory physical geography courses as a gateway for student engagement and major recruitment, emphasizing active learning strategies and curriculum design within a university general education context. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.