Geological reasoning: Geology as an interpretive and historical science
R. Frodeman 1995 GSA Bulletin v107 no8 p960-968

Geology is not simply a derivative of physics and chemistry. It is an interpretive and historical science. It has its own set of methodologies, such as stratigraphy, which help students develop a problem-solving mindset that will serve them well throughout their lives.


[Related Website]

This resource is referenced here:
Resource Type: Journal Article
Research on Learning: Geoscience Expertise:Drawing Inferences, Geologic Time