Summer 2010
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1. How has the labs in this module deepened your understanding of the cryosphere and the timescales associated with changes in the cryosphere?
2. The labs that comprise the cryosphere modules are designed to be done in order. Was your understanding of the content influenced by the order in which we did them? Please expand on your answer.
3. Did the structure of the labs in the module (the use of online animations, visualizations, datasets, and videos) deepen your understanding of the cryosphere?
4. Comment on the importance of the cryosphere to society? To Texans?
| 14 | 15 | 11 weeks 5 days ago by borregoh |
1. How does the module align with Texas State Standards (TEKS)?
2. These modules are designed to be done in order. As an instructor, how would you incorporate these modules in order they appear into a classroom setting?
3. Do you anticipate any technology issues with these labs (i.e. access to computers for entire class)? If so, how would you adapt to accommodate any technical issues? Provide specific examples.
4. How incorporate the modules in your classroom setting?
| 15 | 16 | 11 weeks 5 days ago by ebohls |
The project is testing how well teachers who contribute to the development of the labs and implement them in their classrooms are able to train other teachers. Comment on what worked well in the training that you received, what elements could be improved and what didn’t work at all.
| 14 | 16 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by willism |
Have you had much experience with contour mapping previous to this class? Did you find this exercise increased your ability to visualize contour maps in 3-D? Could you use these same activities with your students? How might you adapt the activities in your classroom?
| 16 | 18 | 12 weeks 1 day ago by borregoh |
Using Google Earth as a tool to introduce geomorphology (the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them) is something relatively new to Earth Science education (last five years). What advantages can you see to introducing students to surface geology of the Earth using Google Earth vs. the traditional aerial photographs and maps approach? How might you use Google Earth to introduce your students to the importance of landforms and their origin?
| 15 | 17 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
Was the review of basic physical geology (law of superposition, law of original horizontality, etc.) useful as an introduction to the field program? How?
| 15 | 16 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
After the basic review of rock identification, you were asked to create a geologic story of the history of a particular 'unknown' rock sample. This activity was meant to help you synthesize some of the activities we covered this morning, and let us assess your application of that knowledge. What other activities can you think of that would go along with this 'storytelling' activity to help assess students understanding of the previous material presented on basic geologic principles, landforms and geologic processes?
| 16 | 18 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
Have you ever created a topographic profile before this class? What did you find most challenging about creating a topographic profile today? How could you help your students address this challenge in your classroom? What kinds of activities have you done in class to help students visualize topographic maps, and how might you iintegrate Google Earth technology into those activities?
| 13 | 14 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
Please comment on your comfort level with interpreting geologic maps after this afternoon's activities. How might you translate your new understanding of geologic maps into classroom activities (please refer to the applicable grade level or class you teach)?
| 17 | 17 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
Was the Geology Rock Garden (cross-bedding on building stone and geology bldg specimens) activity helpful to understanding some of the different rocks, processes, structures, etc. that we covered during Day 1? Please elaborate.
| 17 | 17 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |
Please comment on the insights you gained from the Central Texas Field Trip, specifically the longer hike at Enchanted Rock (Pre-Cambrian granite) and the road stop at Backbone Ridge (Cambrian sandstones, stromatolites).
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Please give your feedback on the value of the field trip to Barton Creek Greenbelt. Specifically, let us know which concepts you felt this field trip reinforced for you from the week of in-class activities.
| 11 | 11 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by j.baker |