Exploiting Weathering and Erosion for Authentic Argument and Problem-Based Learning Activities part of NAGT:Our Resources:In the Trenches:2017 - Volume 7:In the Trenches - Oct 2017
CHRISTOPHER ROEMMELE (croemmele@wcupa.edu),West Chester University and STEVEN SMITH (mrsmith@purdue.edu), Purdue University The creation of more authentic assessments has the potential to expand and change ...

Geology Map Observations part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
Students construct the Earth's tectonic plates using geologic maps. The jigsaw method of collaborative group work is used. Skills such as careful observation, presentation, and synthesis are used to create a ...

Variable Rivers part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
This activity is designed to be used as an introduction to rivers and river processes. Students will be working in small groups to test an isolated variable in rivers; they will test either the amount of water, ...

Build Your Own Stream Table part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
Students will build a stream table and understand the importance of streams and rivers to the hydrologic cycle. A suite of labs can be done using the stream table, but each can also be a stand-alone exercise.

In the Trenches - October 2017 part of NAGT:Our Resources:In the Trenches:2017 - Volume 7:In the Trenches - Oct 2017
Exploring the Critical Zone, Earth's Outer Skin Volume 7, Number 4 In This Issue Letter from the Guest Editor: Teaching About the Critical Zone - Don Haas, Paleontological Research Institution and Museum of ...

Illinois Caverns Field Trip part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Kathleen Bower, Eastern Illinois University Intended Audience: Middle school through undergraduate students. Location: Waterloo, Illinois Show Daily Itinerary HideMiddle School students tend to finish the caving ...

Modeling Glacier Dynamics with Flubber part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
We created a hands-on activity for middle and high school students that describes glacier mass balance in a changing climate. The students make a glacier using glue, water and detergent ("flubber") and ...

Backyard Field Trips: Bringing Earth Science to Life on Campus part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Mark Francek Department of Geography Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Intended Audience:Undergraduate students in introductory geology classes Location: This field trip takes place on Central ...

Variable Rivers part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
This is a tabletop river activity. Students work in small groups to test an isolated variable; they will test either amount of water, velocity, or steepness of the riverbed to see how it affects a river's ...

2014 Dorothy Stout Winners part of NAGT:Our Resources:Grants and Scholarships:Stout
Dorothy Stout Grant Recipients for 2014 Joel Aquino, West Hall High School, Oakwood, GA The Dorothy Stout Professional Development grant will allow Joel Aquino to attend the 2014 Geological Society of America ...