Activities

These teaching activities have been submitted by faculty members at two-year colleges across the country. If you would like to add an activity to the collection, check out the Activity Submission Form. To see a larger collection of geoscience activities from all types of institutions, check out the Teach the Earth Activity Collection.

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Wind River Eco-Challenge: A Virtual Excursion Exercise for Introducing Topographic Maps part of Introductory Courses:Activities
Suki Smaglik, Laramie County Community College
This classroom activity simulates an eco-challenge course in the Wind River Mountains, which are close to our campus. Our goal is that students approach their recreational adventures more prepared than they would ...

Hurricane Katrina Flooding Activity part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Teaching about Risk and Resilience:Activities
Marianne Caldwell, Hillsborough Community College
Students will use links from the NOAA and NASA website to learn about the meteorological characteristics and history of Hurricane Katrina and visualize the effects of the flooding by the hurricane on New Orleans.

Navigation Unit part of Introductory Courses:Activities
Suki Smaglik, Laramie County Community College
This is a hands-on activity designed to teach basic land navigation skills using compass, GPS units and topographic maps. This unit relies heavily on math skills.