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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
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Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides a review of four science software programs. Includes topics such as plate tectonics, laboratory experiment simulations, the human body, and light and temperature. Contains information on ordering and reviewers' comments. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Schwert, Donald Peters; Peck, Wesley David – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Describes the use of analysis of rotational faults in undergraduate structural geology laboratories to provide students with applications of both orthographic and stereographic techniques. A demonstration problem is described, and an orthographic/stereographic solution and a reproducible black model demonstration pattern are provided. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Geology