Old Sticks in the Mud: Hazards of Lahars from Mount Rainier Volcano
Patrick Pringle, Centralia College
Volcanic debris flows (lahars) flow long distances, bury and aggrade river valleys, and cause long-term stream disturbances and dramatic landscape changes. Students will evaluate the nature, scale, and history of ...

Radiocarbon dating project
Mark Schmitz, Boise State University
This is an example of an activity used in a Quaternary Geochronology course, in which a small group of students (3-4) is tasked with transforming a set of activity measurements into radiocarbon ages and calibrated ...

Geochemical debates
Nancy Hinman, The University of Montana-Missoula
Students are given the task of defending or refuting a statement about global warming. Students are expected to work in groups to develop the strongest argument in their favor, but must also address issues raised ...

K-12 Teacher Lab and Field Externships, Hosted by University Researchers
Katharine Huntington, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
University researchers host K-12 teachers for field and/or lab "Externships" during the summer. Teachers earn continuing education clock hours and learn about research methods and findings through ...