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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Which they love. Do you see what I’m doing?

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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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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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A key rule of physics is that heat energy moves from high-energy to low-energy areas. Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Paleoclimate Science, Geology. ABOUT GEOLOGY.

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Dual Enrollment for Future STEM Majors

Career in STEM

Some of the STEM courses offered are Biology, Math, Geology, Health, Kinesiology, Physics, and Chemistry. Some courses available are Engineering, Physics, and Statistics. Some of the STEM courses offered are Math, Chemistry, Biology, Health Professions, Geography, Physics and much more!

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons. The results of teacher evaluation have shown that teachers have achieved the goal of the project. She is also a Geology engineer. We were glad to find out the students’ knowledge improved well.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Physics Quantum physics – Associate Professor Jacquiline Romero is investigating quantum entanglement by experimenting with photons. Students are encouraged to research topics that have won the Nobel Prize for Physics. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.