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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.,

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

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Ways of knowing: how can traditional knowledge enrich geoscience education? Dr Judith (Judi) Brown Clarke and Dr Wendy K’ah Skaahluwaa Todd want traditional knowledge to be used in geoscience education and research. What are the problems with current geoscience teaching and research methods?

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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

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Understanding these changes can help researchers make predictions about how the Southern Ocean will change in the future, and how that might affect other regions. Geochemical proxy data are specific chemical compositions measured from natural physical archives that tell us about the environmental conditions when the organisms grew.

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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In the context of climate change, a lot of research focuses on the Pliocene epoch, from 5 to 2.6 The Antarctic Ice Sheet The research team is looking at the Antarctic Ice Sheet, which, due to its massive size, has a significant influence on the world’s current climate. Photo by William Crawford, IODP JRSO.)

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

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Dr Michael Eddy , a geologist from Purdue University in Indiana, USA, is researching how to make more accurate predictions about where the most violent eruptions are likely to happen. The process by which this separation occurs remains unknown and is the subject of Michael’s research. WHAT HAS MICHAEL’S RESEARCH TAUGHT US?

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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These layers are far too deep for us to physically reach, but techniques in the field of seismology allow scientists to build a picture of what is happening down there. My research focuses on understanding the structures in the mantle,” she says, “which are products of the dynamic processes occurring in the Earth since its formation.”.

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How STEM Education Improves Student Learning

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Regardless of this perception, STEM has benefits that will enrich your child’s education and future. The ‘Science’ realm includes fields such as chemistry, biology, and physics. ‘Engineering’ speaks for itself, and ‘Math’ covers areas such as statistics and theoretical physics. .

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