Robert Filson

Volcanic Histories part of Introductory Courses:Activities
Students collaborate on the history and hazards of two volcanoes based on deposits from the two mountains. Appropriate for introductory students.

Geological Map Problem part of Student Learning: Observing and Assessing:Activities
This is a lab activity that is designed to help introductory, non-science majors integrate their geological knowledge near the end of the course. In this activity, students work in self-selected groups of up to four per group on the history of a sketch geological map.

Field Trip: Describe & Hypothesize part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:First Day of Class:Activities
This pedagogical resource details a field-based introductory activity for physical geology courses where students observe a river terrace and formulate hypotheses about its formation, promoting skill development through inquiry, collaboration, and real-world application during the first lab session of the semester.