Teaching Activities

A Term Research Project Focused on Electron Microprobe Studies of Unknowns in a Junior-Level Mineralogy/Petrology Course part of Undergraduate Research:Case Studies
Jeff Ryan, University of South Florida
Jeff Ryan, University of South Florida Summary Two students using the FCAEM Electron microprobe via remote operation in Jeff Ryan's GLY 3311C course. DetailsAs the core activity of petrology portion of a ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Datasets and Tools, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Melding Research on the Navajo Volcanic Field into Undergraduate Curriculum to Promote Scientific Literacy part of Undergraduate Research:Case Studies
David Gonzales, Fort Lewis College
David Gonzales, Fort Lewis College Summary Mafic dike in the Navajo volcanic field exposed near Newcomb, New Mexico. Details This module highlights the curricular design and outcomes of undergraduate research in ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Course Information, Activities:Field Activity, Field Activity:Research experiences for students
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

International Research on a Shoestring: Geological mapping in Halland, Province Southwestern, Sweden part of Undergraduate Research:Case Studies
Edward Hansen, Hope College
By Ed Hansen, Hope College Overview On three separate visits to Sweden between 2008 and 2011, groups of between two and three Hope College students mapped the geology in the area around the Stensjöstrand ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Field Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Semester Lab Research in Marine Geology part of Undergraduate Research:Case Studies
Patricia Manley, Middlebury College Summary Students cooperatively conduct original research in Marine Geology utilizing marine practices on Lake Champlain, NY - Vermont. The lab section of the course is used to ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Course Information, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography, Environmental Science, Geoscience
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Undergraduate research students investigate dune processes and change at a Lake Michigan site (Case study from 2007-2008 field season) part of Undergraduate Research:Case Studies
Deanna van Dijk, Department of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College Overview of the Project Undergraduate research students working with Deanna van Dijk, a physical geographer and faculty ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

James Madison University Ireland Field Course part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Steven J. Whitmeyer and L. Scott Eaton James Madison University, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science Course URL: https://www.jmu.edu/global/abroad/programs/jmu-ireland-geology.shtml Course Type: Field ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Course Information, Activities:Virtual Field Trip, Field Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology

Digital Field Mapping in Western Ireland part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Steven J. Whitmeyer and L. Scott Eaton, James Madison University, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science Intended Audience: Upper-division undergraduate geoscience students Location: Finny, County Mayo, ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Virtual Field Trip, Field Activity:Research experiences for students
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:GIS/Mapping/Field Techniques

GeoJourney part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Dr. Joe Elkins and Nikki Elkins Bowling Green State University Intended Audience: Undergraduate students in any major Itinerary: There is a sample trip itinerary on the program website. Location: Starting and ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Course Information, Activities:Virtual Field Trip, Field Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology, Environmental Science

Glacial Geomorphology of Western Ireland part of NAGT:Our Work:Past Projects:Teaching in the Field:Field Trip Collection
Steven J. Whitmeyer and L. Scott Eaton, James Madison University, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science Intended Audience: Upper-division undergraduate geoscience students Location: County Mayo, Ireland Show ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Virtual Field Trip
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Glacial/Periglacial

Water Quality Acquisition part of Quantitative Skills:Activity Collection
Ming-Kuo Lee
Students practice their field water sample collection and water quality assessment skills and study acid mine drainage.

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Field laboratories
Subject: Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity