Extra Credit Problem Set part of Structural Geology and Tectonics:Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:Activities
Sarah Brownlee, Wayne State University
This problem set was assigned at the end of the year as a way for the students to get some extra credit and to help them study for the final exam. The problem set has 3 parts: 1) Strain: finding S1 and S3, ...

Density of Rocks - Some Applications part of Quantitative Skills:Activity Collection
Len Vacher, University of South Florida
This module studies some applications of being able to determine the density of rocks.

Using play-doh to understand 3D Flinn Plots part of Structural Geology and Tectonics:Activities
Carol Ormand Ph.D., Carleton College
In this activity, students are introduced to the 3D Flinn Plot. They have previous experience with 1+e2 vs. 1+e1 plots of plane strain, but this is their first exposure to 3D strain. Students deform play-doh, then ...

Testing the Shear Strength of Gummy Bear Mountain part of Early Career:Previous Workshops:Workshop 2011:Teaching Activities
Amanda Keen-Zebert, Murray State University
Students hypothesize about the components of shear strength using different shapes of jelly candy and then test their hypotheses. The exercise uses simple, readily available, and edible materials to exemplify ...

Lake Louise Field Project part of Structural Geology and Tectonics:Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:Activities
Katherine Boggs, Mount Royal University
During a fall field trip in second year, students measure bedding, cleavage, fold axes and bedding-cleavage intersection lineations. These measurements are used throughout the fall term to introduce the stereonet, ...

Lab 2: Attitude Calculations and Play-Dough part of Structural Geology and Tectonics:Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:Activities
Kyle Fredrick, Pennsylvania Western University - California
This is the second assignment of the semester, but sets up the entire focus for the course. There is an introductory problem set from the Marshak and Mitra text, which will help the students develop work habits for ...

Mohr Circles part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Engineering, Sustainability, and the Geosciences:Activities
Dan Morgan, Vanderbilt University
This lab will give students practice plotting Mohr circles, interpreting experimental data for creating new fractures and pre-existing cracks, and how pore-pressure and earthquakes affect materials.