GEOLOGY 4110
Advanced Earth Science for Teachers
Spring 2008
2007Advanced Earth Science for Teachers Class
Fun with Playdoh! |
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Index |
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| 2008 Syllabus |
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describes class logistics, grading, exams, homework, field trip and lecture schedule |
| Course Objectives |
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describes philosophical basis for course, subtitled "Creating Storytellers and Stewards" |
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| LEARNING THE LANGUAGE |
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| Lecture 1 (1/25) |
Plate Tectonics (Part 1) |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Plate Boundary Map |
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transparencies for in-class activity |
Earthquake Map |
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11x17" print outs supplied for in-class activity |
Volcano Map |
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11x17" print outs supplied for in-class activity |
Seafloor Age Map |
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11x17" print outs supplied for in-class activity |
Crustal Age Map |
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8.5x11" print outs supplied for in-class activity |
Topography Map |
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11x17" print outs supplied for in-class activity |
Boundary Legend |
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transparencies for in-class activity |
Discovering Plate Boundaries I |
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Part 1 teacher's guide by Dale Sawyer |
Discovering Plate Boundaries II |
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Part 2 teacher's guide by Dale Sawyer |
Webography |
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annotated bibliography of plate tectonic websites |
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| Lecture 2 (2/1) |
Plate Tectonics (Part 2) |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Plate Boundary Map w/ legend |
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paper map for homework exercise |
Plate Legend |
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transparencies for in-class activity |
Earthquake Table |
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table for homework exercise |
Plate Tectonics Lecture |
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Powerpoint presentation summarizing plate tectonic theory |
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| Lecture 3 (2/8) |
Igneous Rocks |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Primer on Igneous Rocks |
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overview of classification, terminology, and processes applied to igneous rocks |
Volcano Table |
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table for homework exercise |
Igneous Rock Lecture |
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Powerpoint presentation on Igneous Rocks |
Rock Cycle Game |
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Adobe Illustrator file on a fun way to learn the Rock Cycle |
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| Lecture 4 (2/15) |
Sedimentary Rocks |
Exercise handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Primer on Sedimentary Rocks |
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overview of classification, terminology, and processes applied to sedimentary rocks |
Sedimentary Rock Lecture |
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Powerpoint presentation on Sedimentary Rocks |
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| Lecture 5 (2/22) |
Metamorphic Rocks |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Primer on Metamorphic Rocks |
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overview of classification, terminology, and processes applied to metamorphic rocks |
Metamorphic Rock Lecture |
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Powerpoint presentation on Metamorphic Rocks |
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| Lecture 6 (2/29) |
Topographic and Geologic Maps |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activity on the Duluth Quad topo map and homework exercise on the Little Marais Quad geologic map |
Little Marais Geologic Map |
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Geologic map of the Little Marais Quadrangle for homework exercise |
Topographic and Geologic Maps Lecture |
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Powerpoint presentation on attributes of topographic and geologic maps |
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| Lecture 7 (3/7) |
Geochronology and More Geologic Maps |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Lecture on Geochronology |
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Powerpoint presentation on relative and absolute age dating |
Virtual Mapping Basemap |
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Basemaps for maps A, B, and C |
Geopuzzle |
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Extra credit exercise |
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| Lecture 8 (3/14) |
Precambrian Geology of Minnesota |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activities and homework exercise |
Lecture on Precambrian of MN |
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Powerpoint presentation on the Precambrian Geology of MN |
MN at a Glance - Precambrian |
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MN Geol Survey publication on the Precambrian Geol of MN |
Rock Story Midterm |
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describes midterm exercise on 5 rock stories (DUE 4/11/08) |
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| Lecture 9 (3/28) |
Phanerozoic Geology of Minnesota |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activity on the "layer cake geology of southern Minnesota |
Lecture on Phanerozoic of MN |
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Powerpoint presentation on the Phanerozoic Geology of MN |
MN at a Glance - Paleozoic |
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MN Geol Survey publication on the Paleozoic Geol of SE MN |
MN at a Glance - Fossils |
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MN Geol Survey publication on Fossil Hunting in the Twin Cities |
Cu-Ni Debate |
Word |
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Handout describing the rules for the April 18 debate on Cu-Ni mining |
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| Lecture 10 (4/4) |
Quaternary Geology of Minnesota |
Exercise Handout |
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describe shomework activity on the glacial geology of Washington County |
| Geologic Maps of Washington County |
Bedrock |
Glacial |
maps for homework exercise |
Lecture on Quaternary of MN |
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Powerpoint presentation on the Quaternary (Glacial) Geology of MN |
MN at a Glance - Glacial |
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MN Geol Survey publication on the Glacial Geol of MN |
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Lecture 12 (4/11) |
Water Resources CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activity of measuing porosity and permeability; water quiz |
Lecture on Water Resources |
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Powerpoint presentations on the water cycle and groundwater |
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| Lecture 13 (4/18) |
Cu-Ni Mining Debate |
Handout |
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describes ground rule for debate |
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| Lecture 14 (4/25) |
Mineral Resources |
Exercise Handout |
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describes homework activity of making a light bulb factory |
Lecture on Earth Resources |
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Powerpoint presentations on earth resources and MN resources |
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| Field Trip (4/27) |
Geology of the Duluth Area |
Field Trip Handout |
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Background and itinerary of field trip (copy of guidebook from 2006 MMEW mtg) |
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| Lecture 15 (5/2) |
Water Resources |
Exercise Handout |
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describes in-class activity of measuing porosity and permeability; water quiz |
Lecture on Water Resources |
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Powerpoint presentations on the water cycle and groundwater |
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| Lesson Plan Final Report |
DUE FRIDAY MAY 16, 2008 |
| Final Lesson Plan Instructions |
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describes elements to be included in final lesson plan; also shows grading rubrik |
| Final Lesson Plan Examples |
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gives examples of some lessson plan elements |
| Final Lesson Grading Rubric |
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indicates how the final lesson plan will be graded |
