Calibrated Peer ReviewTM: Kerguelen Plateau, Southern Indian Ocean - Geologic History of A Large Igneous Province

Elizabeth Heise, Blinn College

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This material was originally created for Starting Point:Introductory Geology
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.

Initial Publication Date: April 5, 2006

Summary

This activity explores the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. After they examine all the source material (links provided in the activity page), the students write an essay addressing the important points of what they learned. The Calibrated Peer Review interface is then used to give feedback on the essays.

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Learning Goals

Students will:

  • Increase their knowledge and understanding of geological processes forming Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs), and document the geologic history of one such region.
  • Write an essay summarizing the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183.

Context for Use

This activity is appropriate for a structural geology or petrology class where students are expected to learn about Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs).

Description and Teaching Materials

Assignment Preview: A full version of the activity can be obtained by faculty after they register on the CPR site (more info) .

Teaching Notes and Tips

Information on Calibrated Peer Review and how to make use of it in your classroom can be found on this Starting Point Page: Calibrated Peer Review


Assessment

The student essays are evaluated using Calibrated Peer Review. Students read and grade a few sample papers, then read and grade some of their peers' papers, and finally re-read and evaluate their own writing.

References and Resources

Background information about the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) (more info)

CPR Text Rating Guidelines ( This site may be offline. ) : This file contains guidelines to help you students CPR essays.