2007 GSA Denver Annual Meeting (28–31 October 2007)

Session No. 206
Wednesday, 31 October 2007: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Geoscience Education (Posters)

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM.

 

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A GIS EXERCISE FOR STUDENTS TO EVALUATE A PROPOSED SOLAR-HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT IN THE QATTARA DEPRESSION, EGYPT
TEWKSBURY, Barbara J., Dept of Geosciences, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323-1218, btewksbu@hamilton.edu, btewksbu@hamilton.edu
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QUESTIONING THE STUDENT PREPARATION, USE OF AND DESIRE FOR GEOSCIENCE PODCASTS
GUERTIN, Laura A., Earth Science, Penn State Delaware County, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA 19063 and BODEK, Matthew, Instructional Design Specialist, Penn State Delaware County, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA 19063, uxg3@psu.edu, uxg3@psu.edu
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EXPANDING YOUR TEACHING STRATEGY: CONSIDERING THE AFFECTIVE DOMAIN IN TEACHING GEOSCIENCES
KIRK, Karin B., Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, MANDUCA, Cathryn A., Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, MOGK, David W., Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 200 Traphagen Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, MCCONNELL, David A., Geology and Environmental Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325 and KOBALLA Jr, Thomas R., Department of Mathematics and Science Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, kkirk@carleton.edu, kkirk@carleton.edu
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ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION IN THE GEOSCIENCES: BRINGING OUR JOY TO OUR STUDENTS
FUHRMAN, Miriam, American Institutes for Research, Carlsbad, CA 92011, HUSMAN, Jenefer, Division of Psychology in Education; Mary Lou Fulton Institute and Graduate School of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-0611, KRAFT, Katrien J., Department of Physical Science, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ 85202, SEMKEN, Steven, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404 and SROGI, LeeAnn, Department of Geology/Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, mfuhrman@att.net, mfuhrman@att.net
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A NEW SURVEY TOOL FOR ASSESSING ATTITUDES ABOUT LEARNING GEOLOGY: THE COLORADO LEARNING ATTITUDES ABOUT SCIENCE SURVEY, GEOLOGY VERSION
STEMPIEN, Jennifer A., BAIR, Andrea R. and BUDD, David, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309, stempien@colorado.edu, stempien@colorado.edu
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THE AFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO PEER-PRODUCED, GEOSCIENCE MOVIES
URBANO, Lensyl, Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, 204 Johnson Hall, Memphis, TN 38152 and BATEMAN, Jeremy, Earth Sciences, Johnson Hall, Memphis, TN 38152, lurbano@memphis.edu, lurbano@memphis.edu
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THE AFFECTIVE DOMAIN AND FRACTAL GENERATORS' IMPORTANCE TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NUHFER, Edward, Director of Faculty Development, California State University Channel Islands, 150 Cathedral Cove #33, Camarillo, CA 93012, ed.nuhfer@csuci.edu, ed.nuhfer@csuci.edu
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GENDER-RELATED CHANGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' INTEREST IN GEOLOGY COURSES
HOULTON, Heather R. and STEMPIEN, Jennifer A., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309, heather.houlton@colorado.edu, heather.houlton@colorado.edu
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GENDER AND RACE IN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY TEXTBOOKS: REINFORCING THE CAUCASIAN MALE STEREOTYPE OF GEOLOGISTS
MATTOX, Stephen R., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State Univ, Allendale, MI 49401-9403, mattoxs@gvsu.edu, mattoxs@gvsu.edu
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PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCE WORKFORCE: AN AMS/NOAA/NSF PARTNERSHIP
BREY, James A.1, GEER, Ira W.2, WEINBECK, Robert S.3 and MORAN, Joseph M.2, (1)Geography and Geology, Univ of Wisconsin Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952-1297, (2)Education Program, American Meteorological Society, 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, (3)Education Program, American Meteorological Society, 1200 New York Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, jbrey@uwc.edu, jbrey@uwc.edu
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PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN THE EARTH SCIENCES: WEB-BASED ACADEMIC ROADMAPS
MURRAY, Daniel1, GROSSMAN-GARBER, Deborah2, VEEGER, Anne1, ENGLISH, Cathy3, PETERSSON, Katherine4 and HUSBAND, Tom5, (1)GEOSCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, WOODWARD HALL, Kingston, RI 02881, (2)Office of Student Learning, Outcomes Asssessment, and Accreditation, University of Rhode island, Kingston, RI 02881, (3)Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Rhode island, Kingston, RI 02881, (4)Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Rhode island, Kingston, RI 02881, (5)Natural Resources Sciences, University of Rhode island, kingston, RI 02881, dpmurray@uri.edu, dpmurray@uri.edu
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SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GEOSCIENCES
KING, Helen L., Subject Centre for Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Buckland House, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom, helen@helenkingconsultancy.co.uk, helen@helenkingconsultancy.co.uk
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THE TARGETED GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP: A TOOL FOR RECRUITING NON-MAJORS FROM INTRODUCTORY COURSES
FLOOD, Tim P., Geology, Saint Norbert College, 100 Grant St, De Pere, WI 54115, HAM, Nelson R., Geology, Saint Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, DePere, WI 54115 and GORDON, Elizabeth A., Geology Department, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115-2002, Tim.Flood@snc.edu, Tim.Flood@snc.edu
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SUPPORTING STUDENT LEARNING OF GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS THROUGH NON-TRADITIONAL MEANS: A PROTOTYPAL TEXTBOOK ON ART AND GEOLOGY
BATTLES, Denise A., School of Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics, University of Northern Colorado, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Gunter Hall 1000, Campus Box 134, Greeley, CO 80639 and HUDAK, Jane Rhoades, Department of Art, Georgia Southern University, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, P.O. Box 8142, Statesboro, GA 30460-8142, denise.battles@unco.edu, denise.battles@unco.edu
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR, ATTITUDES, AND LEARNING USING IN-CLASS QUESTIONS WITH “CLICKERS” VS. A SHOW OF HANDS IN A LARGE INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE
BAIR, Andrea R., STEMPIEN, Jennifer A. and BUDD, David A., Geological Sciences, University of Colorado - Boulder, UCB 399, Boulder, CO 80309, bair@colorado.edu, bair@colorado.edu
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ACTIVELY ENGAGING STUDENTS IN CONCEPTUAL LEARNING: IMPLEMENTING “CONCEPT CHALLENGE” HOMEWORK IN LARGE INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSES
MAYHEW, Lisa E. and BAIR, Andrea R., Geological Sciences, University of Colorado - Boulder, UCB 399, Boulder, CO 80309, lisa.mayhew@colorado.edu, lisa.mayhew@colorado.edu
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ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF STUDENT RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY IN AN OCEAN SCIENCE COURSE
BARNEY, Jeffrey A., Mallinson Institute for Science Education and Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and KOMINZ, Michelle, Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, 1133 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, jeffrey.a.barney@wmich.edu, jeffrey.a.barney@wmich.edu
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QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF DFW RATES IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE: ABSENTEEISM IS THE ROOT OF MOST EVIL
KELLEY, Michael S., Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Herty Building, Statesboro, GA 30460, TRUPE, Charles H., Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460 and ASHER, Pranoti M., American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009-1277, mkelley@georgiasouthern.edu, mkelley@georgiasouthern.edu
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CREATING REALISTIC TESTS: GETTING STUDENTS TO THINK LIKE GEOSCIENTISTS
NICHOLLS, James W., REID, Leslie F. and STOUT, Mavis Z., Geoscience, University of Calgary, 844 Campus Place Northwest, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada, jim.nicholls@shaw.ca, jim.nicholls@shaw.ca
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THRESHOLD CONCEPTS – A NEW APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING THE WAY WE THINK AND PRACTICE IN THE GEOSCIENCES?
STOKES, Alison, Experiential Learning Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), University of Plymouth, 3-15 Endsleigh Place, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom, KING, Helen L., Subject Centre for Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Buckland House, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom and LIBARKIN, Julie C., Department of Geological Sciences and Division of Science and Mathematics Education, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI MI48824, ajstokes@plymouth.ac.uk, ajstokes@plymouth.ac.uk
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UNDERSTANDING ICHNOLOGY: INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING TRACKING AND TRACKWAY ANALYSIS
WEBER, William Spencer, Mathematics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 and BREITHAUPT, Brent H., Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Cheyenne, WY 82003, wsweber@uwyo.edu, wsweber@uwyo.edu
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WIKIGEO101: A WIKI SITE FOR ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE COURSES
AMATO, Jeffrey M., Department of Geological Sciences, New Mexico State University, MSC 3AB, PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003, amato@nmsu.edu, amato@nmsu.edu
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USING A "GLOBAL DESTINATIONS" GROUP PROJECT TO INVOLVE INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY STUDENTS IN ORAL PRESENTATION
RIEMERSMA, Peter1, PETERSON, Virginia L.1 and HESSLER, Angela M.2, (1)Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, (2)Chevron Energy Technology Company, San Ramon, CA 94583, riemersp@gvsu.edu, riemersp@gvsu.edu
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN NEOTECTONICS OF INCIPIENT CONTINENTAL RIFT ZONES FOR US UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE GEOSCIENCES STUDENTS IN BOTSWANA AND ZAMBIA
ATEKWANA, Estella A.1, MOSLEY, Kelsey1, MICKUS, Kevin L.2, MODISI, Motsoptse P.3, SHEMANG, Elisha3, MOLWALEFHE, Loago N.4, MOIDAKI, Moikwathai5 and ATEKWANA, Eliot1, (1)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, (2)Dept. of Geosciences, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897, (3)Geology, University of Botswana, P.Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana, (4)Department of Geology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00704, Gaborone, Botswana, (5)Physics, University of Botswana, Baborone, 000000, Botswana, kelsey.mosley@okstate.edu, kelsey.mosley@okstate.edu
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INTEGRATING AUTHENTIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INTO THE INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE AT CARLETON COLLEGE
DAVIDSON, Cameron, Geology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, cdavidso@carleton.edu, cdavidso@carleton.edu
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VISUALIZING GROUNDWATER FLOW BY MODIFYING A LABORATORY FLUME FOR USE AS A DARCY TUBE
FROST, Shelby J., GORECKI, Kimberly A. and SUMMA, Catherine L., Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987, SJFrost7129@winona.edu, SJFrost7129@winona.edu
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USING ON-CAMPUS MONITORING WELLS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CLASSROOM AND FIELD-SCALE LEARNING IN TWO UNDERGRADUATE HYDROGEOLOGY PROGRAMS IN THE U.S
IQBAL, Mohammad Z., Dept. of Earth Science, Univ of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 and CHOWDHURY, Shafiul H., Dept. of Geological Sciences, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561, M.Iqbal@uni.edu, M.Iqbal@uni.edu
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USING ANALOG MODELING TO MEASURE STUDENT COMPREHENSION
SERPA, Laura F., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University, El Paso, TX 79968, lfserpa@utep.edu, lfserpa@utep.edu
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EVALUATING THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF USING STUDENT-MANIPULATED MODELS IN A LARGE, UNDERGRADUATE, EARTH SCIENCE CLASS
GRAY, Kyle, Curricular and Instructional Studies, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, STEER, David, Department of Geology, Univ of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, MCCONNELL, David, Geology and Environmental Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, OWENS, Katharine, Curricular and Instructional Studies, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325 and KNIGHT, Catharine, Educational Foundations and Leadership, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, krg10@uakron.edu, krg10@uakron.edu
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CRATERS IN THE CLASSROOM: MEASURING LEARNING FROM MAKING CRATERS
TRAUB-METLAY, Suzanne, Fiske Planetarium - Dept. Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 408 UCB - Regent Drive, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0408, SCHWEITZER, Andrea, Education & Public Outreach, Little Thompson Observatory, PO Box 930, Berthoud, CO 80513, LYNDS, Susan, CIRES Education & Outreach Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, 449 UCB - 30th Street, University of Colorado, Boulder, 80309-0449 and LACROSSE, Jeremy, Department of Learning Services, St. Vrain Valley School District, Learning Services Center, 401 South Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO 80501, suzanne.metlay@colorado.edu, suzanne.metlay@colorado.edu
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THE UNITED STATES POLAR ROCK REPOSITORY: A RESOURCE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION
GRUNOW, Anne, Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 and CODISPOTI, Julie E., Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, 108 Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210-1002, codispoti.8@osu.edu, codispoti.8@osu.edu
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INQUIRY-BASED TEACHING OF SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY USING THE “DELTA-BOX”
BARTEK III, Louis Robert, Geological Sciences, Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3315 Mitchell Hall, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3315, bartek@email.unc.edu, bartek@email.unc.edu
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USING UNKNOWN SAND SAMPLES FOR A LARGE-SCALE, SEDIMENTATION-STRATIGRAPHY CLASS PROJECT, AND LINKAGE TO INTRODUCTORY COURSES
VIDETICH, Patricia E. and NEAL, William J., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, videticp@gvsu.edu, videticp@gvsu.edu
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MICROFOSSIL CLASSROOM ACTIVITY TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING AND THE NATURE OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL EARTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
SOWARDS, Susan L., Science Dept, Blennerhassett Jr. High, 444 Jewell Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104, ssowards@access.k12.wv.us, ssowards@access.k12.wv.us
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WHY AREN'T WE DOING THIS? THE VALUE OF CIRCULAR POLARIZATION IN PETROGRAPHY AND PHOTOMICROSCOPY
JORDAN, Brennan T., Department of Earth Science, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 57069, Brennan.Jordan@usd.edu, Brennan.Jordan@usd.edu
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THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATING COOPERATIVE-LEARNING STRATEGIES IN A GRADE 11-12 GEOLOGY COURSE AT A DIVERSE SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL
AWAD, Aida, Science, Maine Township High School East, 2601 Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068, aawad@maine207.org, aawad@maine207.org
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AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RADON PROJECT FOR YOUNG STUDENTS IN A SCHOOL OF THE NORTHEAST OF PORTUGAL
MARQUES, Rosa, GOMES, Celeste and PEREIRA, Alcides, Department of Earth Sciences, Coimbra University, Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, 3000-272, Portugal, romualdo@ci.uc.pt, romualdo@ci.uc.pt
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INTRODUCING CURRENT GEO-SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY: MAP READING, THE COMPASS, GPS AND GIS IN AN 8TH GRADE WORLD GEOGRAPHY CLASSROOM: THE GK-12 PROJECT AND IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY, POCATELLO, IDAHO
MICHALEK, Milana, Department of Geosciences, Idaho State University, 921 South 8th Ave., Stop 8072, Pocatello, ID 83209, michmila@isu.edu, michmila@isu.edu
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ASSESSING GEOSCIENCE CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF IN-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS
BURD, Angee V., Greenville Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, HENRY, Janet M., Northwest High School, Opelousas, LA 70570 and FERRELL, Ray E., Dept of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, E235 Howe-Russell Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, aburd@ebrschools.org, aburd@ebrschools.org
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ENHANCING TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE OF GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS
OWENS, Katharine, Curriculum and Instructional Studies, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4205 and MCCONNELL, David, Department of Geology, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4101, dam6@uakron.edu, dam6@uakron.edu
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TEACHING TEACHERS THROUGH FIELD EXPERIENCES: A STUDY ON THE EARTH-SYSTEM APPROACH FOR EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
HOWLEY, Robyn A.1, JOHNSON, Kimberly A.1 and CAMPBELL, Brett D.2, (1)Department of Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Box 454010, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010, (2)Office of Academic Assessment, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451099, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1099, kimberly.johnson@unlv.edu, kimberly.johnson@unlv.edu
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PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: FOUR YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE FOR K-9 TEACHERS
OUGHTON, John, Earth Science Division, Science Department, Century College, 3300 Century Ave. North, Room 3070 W, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, NAM, Younkyeong, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, 320 Vocational & Technical Education Bldg, 1954 Burford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 and FINLEY, Fred, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, 370 Peik Hall, 157 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, ought001@umn.edu, ought001@umn.edu
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GEOSCIENCES INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
MURRAY, Kent S., Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128, kmurray@umich.edu, kmurray@umich.edu
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DESIGNING AND CREATING EARTH SCIENCE LESSONS WITH GOOGLE EARTH - A TEACHERS MANUAL
KLUGE, Steve, Resources for GeoScience Education, 63 Lake Drive, New Milford, CT 06776 and PATRICK, Drew, Science Department, Fox Lane High School, Route 172, Bedford, NY 10506, steve.kluge@gmail.com, steve.kluge@gmail.com
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INCORPORATING GIS INTO A TRADITIONAL GEOSCIENCES CURRICULUM
TEWKSBURY, David A., Department of Geology, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323-1218, dtewksbu@hamilton.edu, dtewksbu@hamilton.edu
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GEOLOGIC MAPPING STRATEGIES OF NOVICES AND EXPERTS AS EVIDENCED THROUGH GPS TRACK AND MAP ANALYSIS
BAKER, Kathleen M., Department of Geography, Western Michigan University, 3219 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, LIBARKIN, Julie C., Department of Geological Sciences and Division of Science and Mathematics Education, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 and PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, libarkin@msu.edu, libarkin@msu.edu
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DIRECT AND PHOTOGRAMMETRIC REPLICATION OF LATEX-MOLDED TRACKWAYS FROM TOADSTOOL GEOLOGIC PARK, NORTHWESTERN NEBRASKA, U.S.A
LEITE, Michael B., Physical and Life Sciences, Chadron State College, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, LAGARRY, Hannan E., Department of Math, Science, & Technology, Oglala Lakota College, 490 Three Mile Creek Road, Kyle, SD 57752, BREITHAUPT, Brent H., Geological Museum, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 and MATTHEWS, Neffra A., National Operations Center, USDOI-Bureau of Land Managment, Denver, CO 80225, mleite@csc.edu, mleite@csc.edu
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WEB RESOURCES FOR TEACHING GEOCHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS
MOGK, David1, CLARK, Christine E.2, DUTROW, Barbara L.3, GOODGE, John4, HENRY, Darrell3, KETCHAM, Richard5, MUELLER, Paul A.6, SWAPP, Susan7, VERVOORT, Jeff8 and WIRTH, Karl9, (1)Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 200 Traphagen Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, (2)Dept. of Geography and Geology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (3)Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, (4)Department of Geological Sciences, Univ of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812, (5)Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, C-1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, (6)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall, Gainesville, FL 32601, (7)Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071-3006, (8)School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Washington State University, P.O. Box 642812, Pullman, WA 99164, (9)Geology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, mogk@montana.edu, mogk@montana.edu
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INTEGRATING BLOGS, PODCASTS, AND WIKIS INTO GEOLOGY CLASSES: TAKING THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
SCHOTT, Ronald C., Department of Geosciences, Fort Hays State University, FHSU Geosciences, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601, rschott@fhsu.edu, rschott@fhsu.edu
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND REMEDIATION OF THE FORMER MANUFACTURED GAS PLANT IN ONEONTA, NY: A GROUP WEB PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY CLASS
VISLOVA, Tatiana, Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta, 885 Westview Drive, Shoreview, MN 55126, vislovt@gmail.com, vislovt@gmail.com
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USING STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS ON GEOLOGICAL FIELD TRIPS AS A BEHAVIORAL PROXY FOR NOVELTY SPACE
GARNER, Kelsey and ELKINS, Joe, Bowling Green, OH 43402, kelso983@yahoo.com, kelso983@yahoo.com
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A HYBRID APPROACH TO GEOLOGY ON THE WEB
ALDEN, Andrew, About.com, Oakland, CA 94611, alden@andrew-alden.com, alden@andrew-alden.com
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REVISITING "A CIVIL ACTION" A DECADE LATER-A NEW TOOL FOR INTEGRATIVE STUDIES
SVITANA, Kevin, Department of Life and Earth Science, Otterbein College, One Otterbein College, Westerville, OH 43081 and BAIR, E. Scott, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 125 South Oval Mall, Mendenhall Laboratory, Columbus, OH 43210, ksvitana@otterbein.edu, ksvitana@otterbein.edu
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TEACHING AN ONLINE OCEANOGRAPHY LABORATORY COURSE USING THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY ONLINE OCEAN STUDIES CURRICULUM
HAMS, Jacquelyn E., Earth Science and Anthropology, Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401, hamsje@lavc.edu, hamsje@lavc.edu
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WEB-BASED RESOURCES FOR TEACHING SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
KIRK, Karin B., Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, MACDONALD, Heather, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, BENISON, Kathleen, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Central Michigan University, 314 Brooks Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, CHAN, Marjorie, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Univ. of Utah, 135 S. 1460 E. Rm 719, Salt LakeCity, UT 84112, HICKSON, Thomas, Geology, Univ of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105 and PAOLA, Christopher, Univ Minnesota - Twin Cities, 310 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0219, kkirk@carleton.edu, kkirk@carleton.edu
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WEB-BASED RESOURCES FOR TEACHING PHASE EQUILIBRIA
PERKINS, Dexter, Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell Street Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358, MOGK, David, Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 200 Traphagen Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, BALDWIN, Julia, Dept. of Geosciences, University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr #1296, Missoula, MT 59812-1296, BRADY, John, Dept Geology, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, DAVIDSON, Cameron, Geology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, HIRSCH, David, Dept. of Geology, Western Washington University, 516 High St., MS9080, Bellingham, WA 98225, KOZIOL, Andrea M., Dept. of Geology, Univ. of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-2364, TEASDALE, Rachel, Geological and Environmental Sciences, California State University-Chico, 400 W. 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929-0205, WIRTH, Karl, Geology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 and WHITNEY, Donna, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Univ of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, dexter_perkins@und.edu, dexter_perkins@und.edu
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THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF GEOSCIENCE CAREERS AND EDUCATION: NEW ONLINE RESOURCES FROM BUILDING STRONG GEOSCIENCE DEPARTMENTS
ORMAND, Carol J., Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, MANDUCA, Cathryn, Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, MACDONALD, R. Heather, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, FEISS, P. Geoffrey, Office of the Provost, College of William and Mary, The Brafferton, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23185-8795 and BRALOWER, Timothy, Dept. of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State Univ, State College, PA 16802, cormand@geology.wisc.edu, cormand@geology.wisc.edu
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A GEOSCIENCE COLLABORATION AMONG MINORITY INSTITUTIONS
MORRIS, Penny1, AUSTIN, Shermane2, JOHNSON, Leon2, SALGADO, Carlos3 and WALTER, Donald4, (1)Geology Department, Univ of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX 77002, (2)Department of Physical, Environmental and Computer Sciences, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY 11225, (3)Department of Physics, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA 23504, (4)Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC 29115, penny.morris-smith-1@nasa.gov, penny.morris-smith-1@nasa.gov
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CONTRIBUTION OF SPREADSHEETS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM MODULES TO UNDERGRADUATE GEOLOGY COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – HISTORY AND NEW DIRECTIONS
MCGEE, Dorien Kymberly1, STRINGER, Christina E.1, FURMALL, Ali2, HARDEN, Judy1, CONNOR, Charles1 and VACHER, H.L.1, (1)Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Oregon, 1272 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, dmcgee@cas.usf.edu, dmcgee@cas.usf.edu
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PLANET EARTH, AN OWNERS MANUAL: SCIENTIFIC LITERACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE FOR NON-SCIENCE STUDENTS
BENNINGTON, J. Bret, Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability, 114 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140 and KOCH, Janice, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549, geojbb@hofstra.edu, geojbb@hofstra.edu
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GEOSCIENCE COURSES IN KEENE STATE COLLEGE'S NEW INTEGRATIVE STUDIES CURRICULUM
NIELSEN, Peter A., Department of Geology, Keene State College MS 2001, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-2001, pnielsen@keene.edu, pnielsen@keene.edu
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URBAN ISSUES INTEGRATED INTO HYDROGEOLOGY COURSES: THE CAMPUS WELLS PROGRAM
RIVERS COLE, Jennifer S., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, 14 Holmes Hall, Boston, MA 02129 and ROSEN, Peter S., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, j.cole@neu.edu, j.cole@neu.edu
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THE BLACK HILLS NATURAL SCIENCES FIELD STATION (SDSMT): FIELD GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM IN THE 21ST CENTURY
UZUNLAR, Nuri, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Dept. of Geol/ GeolE, SDSM&T, Rapid City, SD 57701, LISENBEE, Alvis L., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School Mines & Technology, 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995 and PATERSON, Colin J., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines &Technology, 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995, nuri.uzunlar@sdsmt.edu, nuri.uzunlar@sdsmt.edu
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GLOBAL NUCLEAR LEARNING NETWORK
GOODELL, Philip C., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968 and HOWARI, Fares M., Geological Science Department, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 4901 East University, Odessa, Texas, TX 79762, goodell@utep.edu, goodell@utep.edu
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GEOSCIENCES CERTIFIED FIELD TRAINING COURSE PEMEX-UANL/FCT: A SUCCESSFUL CASE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
DE LEON GOMEZ, Hector1, RAMIREZ FERNANDEZ, Juan Alonso1, POLA SIMUTA, Cosme1, CHAPA GUERRERO, Jose Rosbel1, TREVIÑO CAZARES, Adalberto1, OCEGUERA SERRANO, Bertha Patricia2, GARCIA MAR, Andres2 and LIMON GONZALEZ, Mario2, (1)Facultad de Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, AP 104, Linares, 67700, Mexico, (2)Pemex Exploracion y Produccion, Boulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 1202, Fraccionamiento Oropeza, Villahermosa, 86030, Mexico, hdeleon@mail.uanl.mx, hdeleon@mail.uanl.mx
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EDUCATING CITIZENS ABOUT EARTH RESOURCE ISSUES: THE NEED FOR AN INTERDISCIPLINARY , GLOBAL APPROACH
MYERS, James D., Geology & Geophysics, Univeristy of Wyoming, Department 3006, 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071 and MASSEY, Garth, International Studies Program, University of Wyoming, Department 3293, 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82701, magma@uwyo.edu, magma@uwyo.edu
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ENHANCING INQUIRY-BASED EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE EDUCATION AT MULTIPLE LEVELS: IMPLEMENTING GLOBE HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
DODGE, Rebecca L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, rdodge@westga.edu, rdodge@westga.edu
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A COLLABORATIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION: CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION FROM THE 2006-07 E-MRGE GK-12 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, BELEN, NEW MEXICO
SALEM, Anthony C., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1116, SNIDER, Jessica R., Biology, University of New Mexico, 167 Castetter Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131 and ORPHAL, Kim, Belen Middle School, 314 S 4th St, Belen, NM 87002, acsalem@unm.edu, acsalem@unm.edu
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ENGAGING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN SCIENTIFIC THINKING USING A LABORATORY FLUME TO CREATE ANALOG MODELS OF GEOLOGIC PHENOMENA
SUMMA, Catherine L., WENDT, Ashly L., LIONE-SEATON, Barrett B., LENTZ, Brian C., GORECKI, Kimberly A., FROST, Shelby J. and ELLIOTT, Kellie S., Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987, csumma@winona.edu, csumma@winona.edu
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THE JANE COLLABORATIVE: SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE
CARLSON, Elizabeth C. Belin, Education, Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61193, Betsy.carlson@burpee.org, Betsy.carlson@burpee.org