South-Central Section - 42nd Annual Meeting (30 March - 1 April, 2008)
Paper No. 8-8
Presentation Time: 4:20 PM-4:50 PM

GEOBLOX IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSROOM

WATTS, Karron S., Math & Science Institute, Arkansas Tech University, Tomlinson Building Room 113-C, 1507 North Boulder Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, kwatts@atu.edu and HARRIS, Keith R., Department of Teacher Ed, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204

Participants will learn how to get the most out of their Geoblox models for use in the science classroom. Too often crucial topics are ignored because teachers are unsure how to present them. Geoblox models provide an excellent hands-on, student-centered method of teaching these topics. Focus will be on inquiry-based plate tectonics and topography studies. Attendees will be actively engaged and inspired. Too often these crucial topics are ignored because teachers are unsure how to present them. Handouts will be provided.

South-Central Section - 42nd Annual Meeting (30 March - 1 April, 2008)
Session No. 8
Technology in Teaching Earth Science K–20
Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 204
1:00 PM-5:20 PM, Monday, 31 March 2008

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 40, No. 3, p. 11
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