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Teaching Tip on 'Geologic Time: the History of Earth'
No full textWhen first starting this resource, it might take a little time to get used to it. After a few pages, it should be fine.
Teaching Tip on 'Precipitation Type Applet'
No full textThe applet is fun and informative, a great thing to offer younger students.
Teaching Tip on 'The Bentley Collection'
No full textBy its own design, this site was not intended to serve as an engaging, interactive resource. It is an online collection of the classic work of Bentley. It was used only for comparison of certainl snowflake shapes by the students.
Teaching Tip on 'Discovering Plate Boundaries'
No full textI have used Discover Plate Tectonics in two different ways: (a) with the student groups looking at the maps as they clustered around a computer screen and (b) with the maps printed in large scale on paper (as recommended by the resource creator). The level of discussion within the student groups seemed noticeably higher with the paper maps than with maps on computer screen, and the connections that the students were making between the different data types seemed more insightful. We had enough computers so that each group could see 2 data types at once, but that's apparently not as good as seeing all 4 data types at once. Also the dynamic of having many fingers pointing out features of interest at one time on one large map seemed to spur discussion. I thought I could skip the logistical burden of dealing with printing out and archiving all those paper maps, but this short cut turned out to be a mistake pedagogically.
Teaching Tip on 'Around the Solar System'
No full textPlay with a partner. It makes learning more enjoyable.
Teaching Tip on 'Just For Kids: Soil Biological Communities'
No full textThe website presents information on soils and what they are made out of. This would be used as an internet research assignment. There are graphics that make research fun for students. There are many different areas to click on to watch the process of soils formation and function. A self assessment is also included.
Teaching Tip on 'Geology Labs On-line: VirtualRiver'
No full textREAD EVERYTHING....because if you dont you will be confused
Teaching Tip on 'Weather Maps'
No full textI would use this resource to meet the eighth grade state standard in which students collect and use data to predict. This lesson is a great way to get started on this topic!