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    Learning how to use resistivity soundings for interpretation of subsurface stratigraphy part of Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
    Remke Van Dam, Michigan State University
    This activity uses a combination of field measurements, lab experiments and simple modeling to develop an understanding of electrical resistivity methods as a tool in geology and hydrology. Students work in groups ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Lab Activity, Project
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Geophysics in other disciplines, Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Geoscience:Geology:Sedimentary Geology:Stratigraphy, Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water: Field methods in hydrogeology
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Geophysics in the community part of Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
    Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, Western Washington University
    In this activity students develop independent or small group research projects in collaboration with local community organizations, or with the goal of investigating a topic relevant to the greater community. This ...

    Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Project
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods:Seismic refraction, Seismic reflection, Ground Penetrating Radar, Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Exploration Methods, Geophysics in other disciplines, Seismology, Gravity, Exploration Methods:Electrical Conductivity/Resistivity, Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Magnetism/Paleomag
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Theoretical estimation of cooling times part of Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
    Steve Dickman, SUNY at Binghamton
    Development of equations governing conduction of heat, culminating in a scaling analysis to easily estimate order-of-magnitude time for magma body to cool. Simple ultimate formulas and wide-ranging geoscience ...

    Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Problem Set
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Geophysics in other disciplines, Geodynamics
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Ground-penetrating and Space-born Radar part of Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
    Susan Sakimoto, University of Notre Dame
    This is a introductory lecture on ground-penetrating radar and space-born radar, a classroom data classifying activity, and descriptions of field and extended activities.

    Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Field Activity, Lab Activity
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Geophysics in other disciplines, Exploration Methods:Ground Penetrating Radar

    The Birth of the Earth System and the Convection Paradigm part of Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
    Steve Dickman, SUNY at Binghamton
    Convection is a major process operating throughout the Earth System. This combination lecture sequence / problem set activity sets the stage for the appearance and importance of convection within the Earth System, ...

    Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Problem Set
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Geophysics in other disciplines, Geodynamics