Introduction to the methods of geoscience part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Teaching the Methods of Geoscience:Activities
In this activity, students are introduced to the methods of inquiry in the Earth sciences and how they differ from what is classically taught in school science.

Collaborative Research Project: Geoscience Undergraduate Curricula part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Teaching the Methods of Geoscience:Activities
Collaborative research project in which undergraduate geoscience curricula at Research 1 institutions are compared. This project uses the methods of science to explore a topic that beginning students can understand. This project uses rubrics for self, peer, and instructor assessment.

Guided Discovery Problems part of Teaching Methods:Guided Discovery Problems
Developed by Ann Bykerk-Kauffman . Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, California State University, Chico What are Guided Discovery Problems? Deep down inside, why are you a scientist? I'll ...

Teaching Urban Students part of Teaching Methods:Teaching Urban Students
Developed by Wayne Powell, Department of Geology, Brooklyn College, City University of New York Geoscience faculty who teach in large cities encounter a unique set of challenges and opportunities. According to the ...

Jigsaws part of Teaching Methods:Jigsaws
Developed by Barbara Tewksbury, Hamilton College "When efforts are structured cooperatively, there is considerable evidence that students will exert more effort to achieve - learn more, use higher-level ...

ConcepTests part of Teaching Methods:ConcepTests
ConcepTests are conceptual multiple-choice questions that focus on one key concept of an instructor's learning goals for a lesson. When coupled with student interaction through peer instruction, ConcepTests represent a rapid method of formative assessment of student understanding.

Teaching with Google Earth part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Google Earth
Created by Glenn A. Richard, Mineral Physics Institute, Stony Brook University Updates by Diana Krupnick and Beth Pratt-Sitaula, UNAVCO A Guide to Using Google Earth in the Geoscience Classroom What is Google ...

NSTA Sessions and Activities part of NAGT:Our Work:NAGT at Meetings:NSTA Sessions and Activities
NAGT is pleased to be part of a variety of sessions, workshops, short courses, and meetings at the Spring 2023 NSTA Conference in Atlanta, GA, March 22-26. Please consider attending the following sessions ...

Lecture Tutorials part of Teaching Methods:Lecture Tutorials
Developed by Karen M. Kortz, Community College of Rhode Island and Jessica J. Smay, San Jose City College What Are Lecture Tutorials? Lecture Tutorials are short worksheets that students complete in class to make ...

517C. Student Learning Outcomes and Program Assessment part of NAGT:Our Work:NAGT at Meetings:GSA Activities and Sessions:2014 GSA Activities and Sessions
Registration Details This half-day workshop is part of the GSA Short Course 4-Pack. For , select any two workshops from the four (add 517A or 517B). Early registration ends on September 15. To sign up for a ...