Megan Plenge

Hazards Exploration part of Teach the Earth:Teaching Activities
The purpose of this assignment is to allow students to explore how likely natural hazards are in different areas of the United States. It includes a deeper dive into North Carolina hazards, and may be adapted to ...

Investigating flood hazard mitigation via a role-playing case-study in Brays Bayou, TX part of Teach the Earth:Teaching Activities
In this place-based role-playing activity, students evaluate flood hazard, risk, and vulnerability to make community-focused recommendations for flood mitigation in Brays Bayou, Texas. The activity is designed to ...

Investigating flood hazard mitigation via a role-playing case-study in Brays Bayou, Houston, Texas part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2022:Program:Share-a-thon Session
Set in the Brays Bayou watershed in Houston after extreme flooding due to Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, students will roleplay stakeholders in the neighborhood who are evaluating mitigation strategies to prevent ...

Longitudinal impacts of the Traveling Workshops Program and identification of emerging needs part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2026:Program:Poster Session:Tuesday Poster Session
Since 2014, the National Association of Geoscience Teacher's (NAGT) Traveling Workshops Program (TWP) has run workshops for more than 90 departments and programs across 33 U.S. states and one other country. ...

Effects of role playing as an active learning strategy on student sense of classroom community and STEM Identity part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2024:Program:Poster Sessions:Monday Poster Session
Fostering a sense of classroom community in introductory geoscience classes can support students' sense of belonging, help students feel like part of the broader scientific community, and help them build a ...

Making An Impact: Exploring Perceptions of 'Making' within Underrepresented Student Groups in Geoscience part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2024:Program:Oral Sessions:Monday Oral Session A
'Making' in STEM education promotes project-based learning and engineering design, encourages creativity, and, in some cases, can increase the engagement of marginalized students. Our research examines ...

Using 3D Modeling to Promote Design Thinking and Inquiry in an Introductory Geology Lab part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2018:Program:Poster Sessions:Friday
Introductory students rarely get the opportunity to engage in one of the most challenging and fundamental steps in scientific methodology: developing scientific research questions, formulating hypotheses, and ...

Opening Reception part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2023:Program:Sunday Events
× Join us for the opening reception for the 2023 Earth Educators' Rendezvous. Take this opportunity to meet new colleagues, catch up with old ones, and anticipate a great week of Earth education. ...

Active Learning in Large Classes part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2020:Program:Roundtable Discussions
This section will focus on methods for incorporating active learning strategies in large-enrollment courses. Discussion topics will include simple techniques for increasing student involvement in class, formative ...

Building a Portfolio of Teaching and Service part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2019:Program:Afternoon Mini-Workshops
This workshop is designed for faculty members who need to illustrate their teaching and service contributions for hiring, retention, or promotion. Our workshop will provide a template for organizing, expanding, and ...

Beyond the Breaking News: Using land surface hazard data to teach earth systems connections to intro geoscience students part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2026:Program:Morning Workshops:Beyond the Breaking News: Using land surface hazard data to teach earth systems connections to intro geoscience students
Natural hazard case studies engage introductory geoscience students by highlighting the real-world impacts of geoscience knowledge and the societal relevance of developing geoscience skills. Creating introductory ...

Town Hall part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2023:Program:Town Hall
The town hall will allow us to collectively reflect on the lessons we learned as a community at the Rendezvous, and to address any opportunities we see for collective action or impact.

Town Hall part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2022:Program:Town Hall
The town hall will allow us to collectively reflect on the lessons we learned as a community at the Rendezvous, and to address any opportunities we see for collective action or impact.

Adapting Lessons for Your Classroom part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Afternoon Workshops
Many fantastic Earth and Environmental Science lesson plans and course materials are now available from SERC, NASA, IRIS, and a variety of other institutions. This workshop will provide you with suggestions and ...

Adapting Lessons for Your Classroom part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Morning Workshops:Adapting Lessons for Your Classroom
Many fantastic Earth and Environmental Science lesson plans and course materials are now available from SERC, NASA, IRIS, and a variety of other institutions. This workshop will provide you with suggestions and ...