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
This incomplete teaching activity idea page demonstrates how educators can use personal travel photos to introduce geoscience concepts, connect with cultural stories, and humanize instructors, with an example linking cherry blossom imagery in Japan to climate change discussions in an introductory course.