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The Algae-in-a-Bottle Experiment: A High-Impact Learning Activity part of Pedagogy in Action:Activities
William Chamberlin, Fullerton College
The Algae-in-a-Bottle Experiment provides an engaging and flexible high-impact teaching tool for helping students to know, understand, and apply a number of concepts related to the biology and ecology of aquatic plants and their environments.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project, Lab Activity
Subject: Biology:Biogeochemistry:Carbon Cycling, Biology:Ecology:Habitats, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Biology:Ecology:Food Webs, Biology:Cell Biology:Cell Processes:Metabolism:Photosynthesis, Biology:Plant Biology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

The Pet Rock Project - Developing Professional Communication in a Petrology Course part of Pedagogy in Action:Library:Professional Communications Projects:Examples
Darrell Henry, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Project
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Geochemistry, Metamorphic Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Hotspot Lesson: Final Project part of ERESE:ERESE Activities
Jamie A. Russell, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Related Links Relative Dating Hotspot Theory and Plate Velocities Mantle Plumes Samoan Hotspot View Lesson Plan at ERESE ...
Students form groups to work on a assigned hotspot chain. Each group gets to study a seamount trail from around the world and needs to present 15 slides that each have 3 main points and one nice graphical illustration or image.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Using a Groundwater Pollution Problem to Develop Professional Communication Skills part of Pedagogy in Action:Library:Professional Communications Projects:Examples
Jeff Nunn, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Project
Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water:Water and society, policy, and management, Water supply/water resource evaluation, Contaminant hydrology, Water quality/chemistry
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review