SERC

Science Education Resource Center
at Carleton College

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Jigsaws

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This On-Ramp introduces the jigsaw technique as an educational strategy in geology courses, explaining its benefits for collaborative learning, providing examples of implementation, and offering tips for effectively using jigsaws to enhance student engagement and understanding of complex geological concepts.

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• Community Opportunity: Help us update data-rich activities
  

  With the Community Contribution Tool, educators can proactively safeguard and enrich teaching materials, ensuring their longevity and relevance. Take action now to preserve and enhance educational resources for the future.

• Strengthen Quantitative Skills in Your Earth Science Course
  

  Integrate more math and statistics into Earth science courses -- July 14-17, 2025 virtual workshop (1-3pm ET daily). "The Math Your Earth Science Majors Need" modules make learning quantitative skills easier. Participants receive a 400 USD stipend after completing the entire workshop. (40 USD fee)

• SERC acknowledges the effect of LA fires
  Our thoughts are with our collaborators and everyone affected by the devastating fires in and around Los Angeles. Your communities are in our hearts during this difficult time.
• Provide input for the 2027 NSSME+ January 16
  

  Are you a user of the NSSME+ survey data? Please join Executive Director Anne Egger on Thursday, January 16, at 2 pm PT/3 pm MT/4 pm CT/5 pm ET to provide input on the overarching survey research questions. empty

• Stay Connected with SERC!
  

  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and LinkedIn for the latest updates, insights, and event announcements.

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What's New at SERC

Cutting Edge Exemplary Collection

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The Exemplary Collection showcases the best online teaching activities relevant to Earth educators as scored by peer review. The collection continues to grow as new activities are submitted and reviewed so check back regularly!

The Math You Need, When You Need It Math Tutorials for Students Majoring in the Earth Sciences

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Undergraduate majors in the Earth and environmental sciences also often struggle with effectively applying math in Earth science. This project is developing co-curricular modules to support majors-level students on math concepts relevant to their courses.

Compass: Advancing Earth Education Resource Discovery

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The Compass project is an effort at SERC to help our users find the teaching resources they need more efficiently and effectively. Learn how to take advantage of the new features developed through this project.