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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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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. Geology, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are all sciences that will be leading this research. What is Loop? How does Loop work? Drill holes can extend deep into the rock.

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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Paula continues to study these in detail, with the hope of constraining the properties of the blobs and creating more accurate pictures of the landscapes hidden within the Earth. DR PAULA KOELEMEIJER Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. Geology-Career-Pathways/Careers/Career-Profiles/Seismologist-Profile. •

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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. Ward’s Science is known to its customers and the industry as the complete solution for materials supporting classroom science subjects. What I really like about Ward’s Science.

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Understanding eruptions: how can we determine which volcanoes pose the greatest threat?

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DR MICHAEL EDDY Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, USA. FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Geology, Geochronology. FUNDER: National Science Foundation (NSF). ABOUT GEOLOGY. As it encapsulates such a range of topics, geology is often sectioned into smaller, more specified disciplines.

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What it Means to Be Teaching Out of Field (OOF) and What to Do About It

Mrs. Harris Teaches

Many science teachers with 5 years of experience or less are teaching subjects in which they have not been prepared. In fact, one study found only 36% of high school science teachers – with five years of experience or less – are teaching the subject they’re qualified to instruct. As a science teacher, I can relate.

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How STEM Education Improves Student Learning

STEM Education Guide

I learned about geology by hiking to ancient rock formations and natural history by collecting shark teeth and wandering through the Smithsonian. Numerous groundbreaking schools have begun evaluating students on in-depth projects that take entire semesters and involve systems thinking in place of standardized tests.

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