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Drainage Basins Field Lab part of Geomorphology:Activities
Jeff Marshall, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
This field activity and follow-up assignment explores the geomorphology of drainage basins in an active tectonic setting. It introduces basic concepts of drainage basin structure and landscape analysis using ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Lab Activity, Field Activity, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Fluvial, Hillslopes, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landscape Evolution, Tectonic Geomorphology, GIS/Mapping/Field Techniques, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Paper: "Limitations and Hazards to Home Construction" part of Geomorphology:Activities
Rich Whittecar, Old Dominion University
This is a semester-long writing project that incorporates exercises completed during first two thirds of the term. Students evaluate geomorphic conditions and potential hazards on one of four properties in western ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project, Writing Assignment, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Mass Movement, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes, Weathering/Soils, Landforms/Processes:Hillslopes, Fluvial
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Geomorphology Field Research Project part of Geomorphology:Activities
Jeff Marshall, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
This research project allows students to integrate and apply their geomorphic knowledge in a comprehensive study of a local landscape. Working in teams, they investigate uplifted alluvial deposits along the ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Writing Assignment, Activities, Project
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Weathering/Soils, Landforms/Processes:Mass Movement, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geomorphology:Climate/Paleoclimate, GIS/Mapping/Field Techniques, Dating and Rates, Landforms/Processes:Hillslopes, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landscape Evolution, Landforms/Processes:Fluvial, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Tectonic Geomorphology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Exploring Soil Development & Conservation of Mass part of Geomorphology:Activities
Clifford Riebe, University of Wyoming
This activity aims to develop understanding of soil formation using the principles of conservation of mass. This is best applied to a chronosequence of ≥ 2 soils/deposits, such as a set of terraces or glacial ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Project, Activities, Classroom Activity:Jigsaw, Activities:Field Activity, Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Glacial/Periglacial, Hillslopes, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Weathering/Soils, Dating and Rates, Climate/Paleoclimate
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Using Topographic Maps part of Geomorphology:Activities
Scott Linneman, Western Washington University
Group exercise requires students to use topographic maps to try to answer three local geologic problems involving alluvial fans, alpine glaciers and coastal landscape.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Writing Assignment, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Hillslopes, Glacial/Periglacial
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Diagnosing Landslide Hazard part of Geomorphology:Activities
Les Hasbargen, SUNY College at Oneonta
Students investigate an active complex landslide with the purpose of characterizing the risk to nearby infrastructure. Students gain experience with field observation, mapping, and report writing. In addition, ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Writing Assignment
Subject: Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Mass Wasting, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Hillslopes, Mass Movement, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Weathering/Soils