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

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Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., The physical exercise and numerous distractions commonly cause students to tune out from the lesson. Geology is not commonly taught as a subject at school, though some geology topics may be covered in geography and science classes. not in a classroom).

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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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They produce samples that reveal how an orebody is layered (its stratigraphy) and other aspects of its lithology and physical characteristics. Geology, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are all sciences that will be leading this research. My year 10 geography teacher taught us about plate tectonics, and that was it!

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Farming on permafrost

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Pathway from school to northern high latitude research • Permafrost science is a branch of Earth science that requires knowledge of geology, glaciology, geomorphology and climatology. • If you are interested in geomorphology , consider studying physical geography, geology or Earth science at university.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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CLIMATE MODELS — big computer models that use maths, physics and chemistry to characterise how energy and matter (solid, gas or fluid) flow between the hydrosphere (oceans, ice, rivers and lakes), atmosphere and land. Your pathway will depend on the particular direction you wish to head in, but a solid background in the sciences is important.

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

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Unlike western science, which tends to look at parts of a whole, like cells in an organism or animals in an ecosystem, traditional knowledge explores how all parts interact and impact the whole system. Popular science books can give you an insight into how traditional knowledge informs western science.