Using National Parks to Transform Physical Geology into an Inquiry Experience

Autor/in	Newbill, Phyllis Leary
Titel	Using National Parks to Transform Physical Geology into an Inquiry Experience
Quelle	In: Journal of Geoscience Education, 57 (2009) 1, S.41-47 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1089-9995
Schlagwörter	Parks; Geology; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Inquiry; Guides; Plate Tectonics; Water; Earth Science; Educational Technology; Scientific Concepts; Writing (Composition); Writing Processes; Student Attitudes; College Students; Grading + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Freizeitpark; Historische Geologie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Handbuch; Leitfaden; Plattentektonik; Wasser; Earth sciences; Geowissenschaften; Unterrichtsmedien; Schreibübung; Schülerverhalten; Collegestudent; Notengebung; Schulnote
Abstract	For an inquiry-based alternative to lectures and recall tests, I encouraged learners to become "geotourists"; that is, learners researched and developed a geologic guidebook to a United States National Park of their choice. Over the course of a semester, students wrote chapters on plate tectonics, the rock cycle, geologic history, groundwater and hydrology, geomorphology, and topographic maps. By applying the physical geology concepts to a particular location, learners found the material to be relevant and engaging. Keys to success included developing detailed rubrics, reading multiple drafts, and using appropriate instructional technologies. Students who participated in the class reported that the project involved considerable work, but was more interesting and relevant than lecture exams. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Carleton College W-SERC, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Tel: 540-568-6675; Fax: 540-568-8058; e-mail: jge@jmu.edu; Website: http://nagt-jge.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01