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

Futurum

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. And taking students to unfamiliar outdoor settings is not always a productive way of teaching.

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10 Websites + 4 Apps that Make Geography Fun

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One of the hardest challenges for teachers is how to engage students in core subjects such as geography. If you aren’t a geography buff, you’re probably nodding. But watch how quickly the fourteen resources below morph geography from dusty to dynamic: 2-minute Geology. Geography Games. Scribble Maps.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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 ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY Environmental geographers study the relationships between organisms and the environment. 1322820 and 2031884. .

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Ways of knowing: how can traditional knowledge enrich geoscience education?

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For thousands of years, the Dunne-Za have used stories like this to teach their children. What are the problems with current geoscience teaching and research methods? Judi and Wendy are developing a culturally aligned STEM curriculum, to incorporate traditional knowledge into STEM teaching at all educational levels. “Our

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

Scientix

We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons. This project is a good opportunity to open the classroom to the real world and improve the ability to teach cross-curricular skills. She is also a Geology engineer. All teachers were glad to help students.