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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. Not all geology trips are this challenging. TALK LIKE A GEOLOGIST. Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation. not in a classroom).

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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Describe research you did to make your Minecraft world more realistic and workable. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. I have online efriends whose students use Minecraft to build molecules for a chemistry class, designs for 3D printing, and bridges for an 8th grade science project.

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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. The team behind the Loop project is made up mainly of researchers and developers. Q&A Meet Laurent What do you find rewarding about research in geoscience? What is Loop?

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Together, Ben and Julia are collaborating to research whether COASST participant place attachment shapes understanding of the local environment and specific critical thinking skills. “In Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. How are Ben and Julia working on this? What do the results show?

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Archaeology. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. ABOUT ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY.

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

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Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. Bess’ specialisations are relevant for many different research applications. “A In Antarctica, Bess’ team’s research on dust sources continues. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers. Students researched, gathered information, created new ideas and wrote them in the forum of their topics. We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons.