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Heideman, Edwin Paul – Journal of Geological Education, 1974
Discusses ways in which a taffy candy bar can be used to illustrate, by analogy, deformations of the earth's crust under compressive stress. (MLH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Media, Geology, Geophysics
Bonnet, Robert L.; Keen, G. Daniel – 1990
This book offers a large collection of Earth science projects and project ideas for students, teachers, and parents. The projects described are complete but can also be used as spring boards to create expanded projects. Overviews, organizational direction, suggested hypotheses, materials, procedures, and controls are provided. The projects…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy
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Smith, Eugene; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1980
Described is an inexpensive and safe laboratory experiment that accurately duplicates the shapes and structures of simple impact craters using fireplace ash, finely ground charcoal, and an air gun. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science
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Ryan, John Arthur; Handzus, Thomas Jay, Jr. – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Described is a simple device, that uses a laser beam to simulate P waves. It allows students to follow ray paths, reflections and refractions within the earth. Included is a set of exercises that lead students through the steps by which the presence of the outer and inner cores can be recognized. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics
American Geophysical Union, Washington, DC. – 1995
This teacher package for grades 7-12 takes a broad approach in preparing students for earthquakes. "Hands-on/minds-on", inquiry-driven activities are balanced by library research and visits with disaster planning officials. Emphasis is placed on cooperative learning and the constructivist approach to teaching. Students not only study the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Design Requirements
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Simpson, Carol – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Describes how mylonite samples can be used to determine the sense of shear. Several sample collection techniques are presented. Criteria for shear sense determination are outlined and discussed so that they can be recognized and interpreted by students familiar with the use of a compass and a petrographic microscope. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Force, Geology