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Swenson, Sandra Signe – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Professionally developed and freely accessible through the Internet, scientific data maps have great potential for teaching and learning with data in the science classroom. Solving problems or developing ideas while using data maps of Earth phenomena in the science classroom may help students to understand the nature and process of science. Little…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Public Colleges, Maps, Internet
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Gray, Kyle; Steer, David; McConnell, David; Owens, Katharine – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
Despite years of formal education, approximately one-third of all undergraduate students still cannot explain the causes of the seasons. Student manipulation of a handheld model is one approach to teaching this concept; however, the large number of students in many introductory classes can dissuade instructors from utilizing this teaching…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Earth Science, Teaching Methods, Lecture Method
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Cecil, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
Describes a laboratory exercise using relief models, aerial photographs, topographic maps, and cone studies to determine depth and thickness of a concealed mineralized zone. (MA)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Berman, Stephen; Sales, John K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1977
Describes how 30-gram balloons can be used to obtain cloud heights and determine winds aloft. Plans for constructing a workable theodolite inexpensively from common materials are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
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Singh, Raman J.; Bushee, Jonathan – Journal of Geological Education, 1977
Presents a rock cycle diagram suitable for use at the secondary or introductory college levels which separates rocks formed on and below the surface, includes organic materials, and separates products from processes. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Diagrams, Earth Science, Geology
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Shea, James H. – Journal of Geological Education, 1980
Describes a plexiglass and aluminum model of a Wadati zone suitable for classroom exercises and demonstrations in earth science to let students test the hypothesis that earthquake hypocenters near oceanic trenches tend to occur along planes that dip away from the trenches, toward associated island arc or continental mountain chain. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Geology
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Young, Charles T. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2002
Details the use of tabletop models that demonstrate concepts in direct current electrical resistivity, self-potential, and electromagnetic geophysical models. Explains how data profiles of the models are obtained. (DDR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Concept Formation, Earth Science, Geology
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Pinet, Paul Raymond – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
A teaching method in which students develop models of simple systems to learn critical thinking and scientific methodology is presented. Discussed are the stages of the development of a model and the possible outcomes of the use of model development for students. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Critical Thinking, Earth Science, Geology
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Levine, Judah – Physics Teacher, 1982
In addition to oceans, the earth is subjected to tidal stresses and undergoes tidal deformations. Discusses origin of tides, tidal stresses, and methods of determining tidal deformations (including gravity, tilt, and strain meters). (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Gravity (Physics), High Schools
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Kartzmark, Elinor M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Describes construction of two inexpensive three-dimensional models (tetrahedrons) using glass tubing and colored plastic sheeting. Diagrams show how these models are used in explaining how a point is plotted in a four-component system and how the composition of a point is deduced from its position in the model. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Earth Science, Geometric Concepts
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Webb, Elmer James – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Described is a report outline for geologic reports. Essential elements include title; abstract; introduction; stratigraphy; petrography; geochemistry; petrology; geophysics; structural geology; geologic history; modeling; economics; conclusions; and recommendations. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Earth Science, Economics
Ingersoll, Andrew P. – Scientific American, 1983
The composition and dynamics of the earth's atmosphere are discussed, considering the atmosphere's role in distributing the energy of solar radiation received by the earth. Models of this activity which help to explain climates of the past and predict those of the future are also considered. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education
Lowe, N. K., Ed. – 1985
This document provides technical information and simple instructions for constructing 84 different pieces of science equipment. Each entry includes: (1) name of item; (2) purpose of the equipment; (3) person who submitted the information; (4) line drawing of prototype; (5) list of low-cost materials needed; (6) construction procedures; (7)…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Chapman, John J.; Wilcox, John T. – Journal of Geological Education, 1983
Sedimentary patterns and hydraulic effects can be studies in model streams which are not to scale. The "Western River" is such a model which is being used effectively at Western Carolina College. Construction of the model, student exercises, and observations made when using the model are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education
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Holm, Paul Eric – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Describes how interactive programs for scientific modeling may be created by using spreadsheet software such as LOTUS 1-2-3. Lists the advantages of using this method. Discusses fractional distillation, batch partial melting, and combination models as examples. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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