Field saturated hydraulic conductivity part of Teaching Activities
James MacDonald, Florida Gulf Coast University
This is a field-based lab that allows students to measure field saturated hydraulic conductivity of the unsaturated soils. This is done by keeping a constant head in an augured hole and measuring the time required ...

Mapping a Local Dune Field and Estimating Paleowind Speed and Direction part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Donald T. Rodbell, Union College Intended Audience: Undergraduate geomorphology course. Location: Pinebush dune field, eastern New York State (approximately 20 minutes from Union College campus). Summary: We visit ...

Field and Laboratory Project - Volcanology and Petrology of Interbedded Andesitic Lava Flows and Volcaniclastic Rocks from Washburn Volcano, Yellowstone National Park part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Todd Feeley, Montana State University
Todd Feeley, Montana State University Intended Audience: This field trip was part of the 2003 Teaching Petrology in the 21st Century workshop. It is designed for use by undergraduate or graduate courses in ...

Arctic Coastal Oceanography part of Teaching Activities
Maddie Smith, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
This unit combines classroom sessions with an in-person field day to teach fundamentals of Arctic Coastal Oceanography. The approach integrates sensor preparation and deployment with scientific concepts and ...

Geological Mapping Field Trip and Ore Grade Calculation– Pituca Mine, Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador part of Teaching Activities
Hernan Lara, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja
Geological mapping involves the observation, recording, presentation and interpretation of field data, all fundamental skills required by practicing geologists. This geological mapping exercise enables ...

Physico-chemical Oceanographic data analysis part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2023:Activities
Most Israt Jahan Mili, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
This activity is a part of the course that can be used for either physical oceanography (CTD data profiling) or chemical oceanography lab exercise. This is included with the real-time field sampling data that was ...

Roadside and Engineering Geology of Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska : part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Cathy Connor, University of Alaska Southeast Intended Audience: Introductory Physical Geology for majors and non-majors. Location: Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska. Show Daily Itinerary HideThis trip has 6 stops (more ...

Using GIS to estimate the volume of snow and water in a drainage basin part of GIS and Remote Sensing:Activities2
Todd Rayne, Hamilton College
Todd Rayne, Hamilton College Summary This activity uses field measurements and GIS to estimate the volume of water in the form of snow in a field site. Context Type and level of course I use this in a ...

An integrated view of the Glendale Landscape part of Hydrogeology:Hydrogeology, Soils, Geochemistry 2013:Activities
Kaye Savage, Wofford College
Students work in groups to develop posters that communicate their concept of landscape following several field labs (soils, sediment analysis, river discharge, vegetation survey, aquatic life) at one location. They ...

Round Robin Field Methods Protocols for Improved Outcomes part of Hydrogeology:Hydrogeology, Soils, Geochemistry 2013:Activities
Todd Halihan, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
This activity provides an approach to teach field methods that is programmed to avoid common pitfalls in teaching field methods to students. The two common problems that are avoided is familiarity with equipment ...