Janis Treworgy

Drawing Structural and Isopachous Maps part of Sedimentary Geology:Sedimentology, Geomorphology, and Paleontology 2014:Activities
This activity has 3 maps with real stratigraphic data recorded adjacent to drill holes in the Illinois Basin. Students contour the structural data. They may also contour the associated thickness data or they can ...

Woolly Mammoth Excavation and Lab Work part of Geoscience in the Field:Field Experiences:Posters
students participate in authentic research project w/ scientists students learn scientific process through experience students participate in all aspects of the project including problem solving

Sedimentary Geology GEOL 330 part of Sedimentary Geology:Sedimentology, Geomorphology, and Paleontology 2014:Courses
The course covers the many aspects of sedimentary rocks – petrography of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes, depositional environments, facies analysis, and principles of stratigraphy. Practical skills are ...

Resource Consumption part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:First Day of Class:Activities
Janis Treworgy, Principia College Course: Introductory Geology 17 students Connecting course topics to students' lives is a very effective strategy to motivate their learning. The Activity As one means of ...