Myths About Earthquakes part of Activity Ideas
Alison Henning and Bill Dupre Topic: Introduction to earthquakes and early attempts to explain them Course Type:intro Description This is not an activity as an introduction to earthquake science. Goals The goal is ...

What's Cooking in Geology? Food Analogies and Demonstrations to Connect Geology with Everyday Experiences part of Activity Ideas
By Larry Lemke, Annia Fayon, Cristina de Campos, and Rebecca Boger Topic: Numerous Connection Areas: Structural Geology Magma Dynamics Viscosity and Volcanic Eruption Style Oil Spills Glacial Motion Plate ...

Historical Urban Land Use part of Activity Ideas
Bill Montgomery Topic: GIS; Environmental Science Course Type:intro upper level Description A historic land-use map or maps for your urban area (e.g., Jersey City, NJ) will be scanned and rectified to real-world ...

Community Monitoring part of Activity Ideas
Laura Serpa Topic: Urban environmental awareness Course Type:intro upper level Description Introduce students to concepts or hypotheses like the 'urban heat island' (D. Yow, 2007) and other ...

The role of geology in the London cholera outbreak of 1854 part of Activity Ideas
Steven Lev, Towson University Topic: Urban hydrology Contaminant Hydrology Medical Geology Course Type: upper level Description Students will read an discuss the scientific aspects of "The Ghost Map" by ...

Musical World Tour part of Activity Ideas
Don Yow Topic: mapping Course Type:intro Description Students will listen to several music clips with each having one or more place names (try to include various musical styles). Students will write down the place ...

Landslide Hazards part of Activity Ideas
Alison Henning Topic: Landslide hazards in the U.S. Course Type:intro upper level Description The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to various maps related to landslide hazards in the United States, ...

Geologic Materials and Processes and How They Impact Human Health part of Activity Ideas
Syed E. Hasan Topic: Medical Geology; Geology and Health Course Type:intro upper level Description Learn how geologic processes result in incidence of disease and sickness; explore the link between cardiovascular ...

Paper or Plastic? Recognizing Environmental Tradeoffs part of Activity Ideas
Lawrence D. Lemke Wayne State University Topic: Environmental Geology Natural Resources Energy Course Type:intro upper level Description In this activity students explore the tradeoffs inherent in almost every ...

Using travel photos to help introduce ideas and link to cultural stories part of Activity Ideas
Matthew d'Alessio Topic: Varied (Example below is about climate change) Course Type:intro Description This idea note is a reminder to faculty to encourage them to utilize photos and pictures of their own ...