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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Published: Fieldwork has long been a mainstay of geology education, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., not in a classroom).

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Classroom resources for the new school year Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? As students and teachers head back to school, why not use our free educational resources in your lessons? Look no further!

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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These data are collected from surveys of the surface geology and drill holes, which allow geologists to build a picture of the subsurface rock. They produce samples that reveal how an orebody is layered (its stratigraphy) and other aspects of its lithology and physical characteristics. What is Loop? How does Loop work?

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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

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As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. For example, a physics engineering challenge like designing a machine or device can help demonstrate the application of physics in engineering.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. I don’t think schools can manage without coding and STEM. They even offer grant services to support school science programs. custom geology services–a collection of minerals and rocks to match educators’ teaching needs.

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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

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The canyons, being more easily accessible than the distant and harsh environments nearer Antarctica, are sourced by waters traversing the critical Southern Ocean zone of high phytoplankton productivity, which now mainly drives high CO2 uptake. Pathway from school to marine geochemistry • Studying STEM subjects at school is important.

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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For instance, I had access to a CT scanner to scan the cores, while Molly’s lab has equipment to study grain size and X-ray diffraction.” A high productivity of phytoplankton in the surface water above a sediment suggests the area was not covered by thick ice, as they need access to sunlight to photosynthesise,” explains Denise. “We

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