Matthew d'Alessio

GeoSleuth Murder Mystery part of Urban Geology:Activities
A simple way to introduce both the principles of geology and the nature of scientific inquiry in a classroom murder mystery.

Statewide Efforts Elevate the Status of Earth Science in California K-12 Schools part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Poster Sessions:Friday:Poster Session I
For decades, California has relegated Earth science to a second-tier status. The rollout of the Next Generation Science Standards led to a shift where Earth science now takes a much more central role. After ...

Using travel photos to help introduce ideas and link to cultural stories part of Urban Geology:Activity Ideas
Matthew d'Alessio Topic: Varied (Example below is about climate change) Course Type:intro Description This idea note is a reminder to faculty to encourage them to utilize photos and pictures of their own ...