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Muehlberger, W. R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
A portion of the 2,000 plus photographs taken on Skylab IV to document various features of interest are catalogued according to certain geologic, geographic, and atmospheric condition categories. Information concerning procedures for purchase are included. (CP)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Media, Geology, Instructional Materials
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Marvin, Ursula B. – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Traces the historical events that linked geology with the planetary sciences. Reviews the origins of meteorities as a modern science and highlights the advances made in this area. Discusses lunar related theories and research. (ML)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Lunar Research, Mineralogy
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Casados, Benito – Journal of Geological Education, 1976
Described are the preliminary results of the project Viking mission to Mars. Included are eight Mars surface photos, each of which includes appropriate questions for students. (SL)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Science Education
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Wall, Charles A.; Wall, Janet E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1976
Listed are resources and references for earth science teachers including doctoral research, new textbooks, and professional literature in astronomy, space science, earth science, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. (SL)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bibliographies, Earth Science, Geology
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Christman, Robert; Krockover, Gerald H. – Journal of Geological Education, 1984
Lists and briefly describes 46 college-level films. Films are arranged in the following categories: volcanism and earthquakes; plate tectonics; energy, water, and environmental concerns; petroleum and coal; astronomy; space exploration, space shuttle; paleontology; geomorphology; and mineralogy, petrology, and economic geology. (BC)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Coal, College Science, Earthquakes
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Fisher, John J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1977
Describes util satellite photography, satellite remote sensing, and high altitude aircraft photography for teaching environmental and ecological aspects of earth science at the secondary or college levels. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology
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Stadum, Carol J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1977
Describes recent activities conducted with the Viking Lander programs and mission objectives of the proposed Jupiter Orbiter probe. (SL)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, College Science, Earth Science
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Reiter, Paula J.; Penick, John E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Descriptions of eight exemplary precollege earth science programs are presented. The programs were locally developed, nontext based, and having an extensive laboratory component. The programs emphasize societal issues involving aspects of earth sciences. (CW)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Grade 9, Middle Schools
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Cary, Tina – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Applications of the Landsat Thematic Mapper in the fields of pedology, geology, and geomorphology are described. The history of the Landsat program and Landsat products are discussed. Illustrations of different Landsat views are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology
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Bloom, Arthur L.; Fox, Andrew N. – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Described is the use of Thematic Mapper images in undergraduate geology instruction. The work of the Andes Project at Cornell University is discussed. Digitally enhanced illustrations of landforms in the Andes mountains of South America are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Earth Science, Environmental Education