Describes and provides evaluation of a one semester minicourse curriculum for undergraduate earth science instruction. (CP)

The quantity of available knowledge has expanded such that the teaching of processes is as important in geology education as the teaching of facts. Field trips must be modified also to conform to this shift in focus. A sample teaching unit at an outcrop illustrates the technique. (RE)

This course introduces graduate students and advanced undergraduates to coal science and technology. Topics include: (1) the nature and occurrence of coal, (2) its chemical and physical characteristics, (3) methods of cleaning and preparing coal, and (4) processes for converting coal into clean solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, as well as coke.…

Describes activities for earth science students from grades 7 and 8. Game questions, rules, and game boards are included for two folder funs. (MA)

Presents two experiments concerned with mapping skills. Directions are given for calculating the circumference of the earth and for developing a model of the solar system using familiar territory as a frame of reference. (MA)

Students often have difficulty relating contour lines to the shape of a landform. This article describes the construction of a simple landform model designed to help students better understand contour lines. (MA)

Reviews recent developments in clastic sedimentology, including reports of meetings and symposia. Identifies a resurgence of interest in the diagenesis of terrigenous sediments. (MA)

Discusses geoscience education with respect to the following highlights: college, pre-college, and careers. Future trends in these areas are included also. (MA)

Presents a preliminary position paper for future submission to the American Geological Institute (AGI). Addresses the problems of educating the decision-makers and lay public, improving earth science education in secondary schools, educating professional geoscientists, and continuing education and retraining of professional geologists. (MA)

This computer simulation is designed to put students into a realistic decision making situation in mineral exploration. This program can be used with different exploration situations such as ore deposits, petroleum, ground water, etc. (MR)

Describes a final year undergraduate course in which students use X-ray diffraction to identify clay minerals. (SL)

Describes the construction of an inexpensive apparatus which utilizes the oscillatory motion of 60 cycle AC current in conjunction with an electromagnetic to illustrate various principles and processes in geology. (SL)

Describes recent activities conducted with the Viking Lander programs and mission objectives of the proposed Jupiter Orbiter probe. (SL)

Describes a simple hands-on model of water-rock interaction that can be constructed in the classroom using styrofoam bowls and foil-wrapped candies. This interactive simulation allows students to vary the factors which control water-rock interaction and to obtain immediate results. (Author/CW)

Discusses some of the ways that rocks can be used to enhance children's creativity and their interest in science. Suggests the creation of a dramatic production involving rocks. Includes basic information on sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. (TW)