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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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Top 5 Science Kits for Budding Scientists

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Science kits are a great way to introduce children to the wonders of science and spark their curiosity. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 science kits for budding scientists, including edible science kits and options for 13 year olds.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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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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The USGS Multimedia Gallery Offers Excellent Public Domain Images and Videos

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Applications for Education If you need images or videos to help you deliver a lesson to your Earth Science students, the USGS Multimedia Gallery should be one of the first places you visit. Likewise students developing multimedia presentations for their Earth Science classes would be well-served to visit the USGS Multimedia Gallery.

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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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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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