2006 Philadelphia Annual Meeting (22–25 October 2006)

Session No. 85
Monday, 23 October 2006: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Geoscience Education (Posters)

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IDENTIFYING STUDENT ATTITUDES AND PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE GEOSCIENCES
MORSE, Mo, MOORE, Juli Ann, PUYEAR, Jessi and TOTTEN, Iris Moreno, Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, mo5quick@ksu.edu, mo5quick@ksu.edu
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A METHOD TO DECREASE STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS IN INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE
KORTZ, Karen, Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 and JAGER, Jessica, Department of Physical Sciences, San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, kkortz@ccri.edu, kkortz@ccri.edu
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INVESTIGATING COLLEGE STUDENTS' CONCEPTIONS OF RIVERS
SEXTON, Julie M., School of Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, pamoika@hotmail.com, pamoika@hotmail.com
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ASSESSING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF PLATE TECTONICS
DEBOER, George, Project 2061- AAAS, 1200 New York Ave., NW, Washington, D. C, 20005 and WILSON, Paula N., Project 2061-AAAS and Dept. of Geosciences, Weber State University, 2507 University Circle, Ogden, UT, 84408, pwilson@weber.edu, pwilson@weber.edu
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ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS' WRITTEN SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTATION
DIEFENDORF, Emily J., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Pennsylvania State University, 156 Chambers Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 and KELLY, Gregory J., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Pennsylvania State University, 148 Chambers Bldg, University Park, PA 16802, ejd168@psu.edu, ejd168@psu.edu
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GEOLOGY ASSESSMENT MODULES – A PRELIMINARY STUDY
ROHS, C. Renee, Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, rrohs@nwmissouri.edu, rrohs@nwmissouri.edu
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RESULTS FROM 10 YEARS OF INTEGRATING RESEARCH INTO A SMALL GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT'S CURRICULUM
REINEN, Linda A., GROSFILS, Eric B., GAINES, Robert R. and HAZLETT, Richard W., Geology Department, Pomona College, 609 N. College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, lreinen@pomona.edu, lreinen@pomona.edu
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EMBEDDING CREATIVE INQUIRY IN THE UNDERGRADUATE GEOLOGY CURRICULUM
WAGNER, John R., Geological Sciences, Clemson University, 340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0919, jrwgnr@clemson.edu, jrwgnr@clemson.edu
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IN SUPPORT OF CREATIVE EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
VIDETICH, Patricia E. and RIEMERSMA, Peter E., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, videticp@gvsu.edu, videticp@gvsu.edu
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A DESIGN GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATE EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE EDUCATION
RUZEK, Martin, USRA, Whitelaw, WI 54247, ARON, Joan, Science Communication Studies, Columbia, MD 21045, BAKER, David, Austin College, Sherman, TX 75090, CHEE-WAH, Brenda, Atlanta, GA 30314, DAVIES, Caroline, Univ of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, GAGE, Stuart, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, PRAKASH, Anupma, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775, REIDER, David, Education Design, Cambridge, MA 02138, THOMPSON, Owen, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 and WAKE, Cameron, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824, prakash@gi.alaska.edu, prakash@gi.alaska.edu
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DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR A PROTOTYPAL ART AND GEOLOGY TEXTBOOK
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, HUDAK, Jane Rhoades, Department of Art, Georgia Southern University, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, P.O. Box 8142, Statesboro, GA 30460-8142 and ZINSKIE, Cordelia D., Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8144, College of Education, Statesboro, GA 30460-8144, denise.battles@unco.edu, denise.battles@unco.edu
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A SIMPLE MODEL FOR TEACHING STABLE OXYGEN ISOTOPE FRACTIONATION
GOLDSMITH, David W., Department of Earth Systems Science, Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, dgoldsmith@westminstercollege.edu, dgoldsmith@westminstercollege.edu
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AN INTRODUCTION TO PALEONTOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR COLLECTING, PREPARING, AND DISPLAYING FOSSILS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
ANNÉ, Jennifer E., Geology, University of Delaware, Penny Hall, Newark, DE 19716, jeanne@udel.edu, jeanne@udel.edu
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A PALEONTOLOGICAL PREPARATION LAB, A MECHANISM FOR GENERATING STUDENT EXCITEMENT IN THE GEOSCIENCES
MYERS, John M.1, TOTTEN, Iris1, TOTTEN Sr, Matthew W.1 and DERSTLER, Kraig2, (1)Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New Orleans, Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148, jmmyers@ksu.edu, jmmyers@ksu.edu
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DEVELOPING NEW EXPLORATION GEOLOGISTS IN SURINAME, SOUTH AMERICA
LAPOINT, Dennis J., Cambior USA, P.O. Box 3810, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, dlapoint@mindspring.com, dlapoint@mindspring.com
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INTERNSHIPS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: EXPERIENCE FOR CAREERS & GRAD SCHOOL
CUTTING, Robert H. and HALL, Jack Charles, Department of Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5949, cuttingr@uncw.edu, cuttingr@uncw.edu
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INTRODUCTORY ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY COURSE ORGANIZED AROUND THE LOCAL WATERSHED: A CASE STUDY FOR ALUM CREEK, CENTRAL OHIO
LESCINSKY, Halard L., Otterbein College, Dept Life & Earth Science, Westerville, OH 43081, hlescinsky@otterbein.edu, hlescinsky@otterbein.edu
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ITOOL OR ITOY?: THE USE OF IPOD ON A FIELD-BASED INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE
ELKINS, Joe T. and LYLE-ELKINS, Nichole, Geology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, jelkins@bgnet.bgsu.edu, jelkins@bgnet.bgsu.edu
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COMPUTER DRAFTING IN FIELD GEOLOGY
HOZIK, Michael J., Environmental Studies and Geology, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, P. O. Box 195, Jim Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, hozikm@stockton.edu, hozikm@stockton.edu
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THE USE OF A MAPPING ASSESEMENT RUBRIC TO HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE THE CREATION AND COMPREHENSION OF GEOLOGIC MAPS
BRUESEKE, Matthew E., HALEY, J. Christopher and HART, William K., Geology Field Station, Miami University, Timberline Ranch, 4127 Highway 26/287, Dubois, WY 82513, hartwk@muohio.edu, hartwk@muohio.edu
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A STUDY OF MODERN EROSION RATES IN THE COLOMBIAN ANDES, A NECESSARY STRATEGY TO STRENGTHENING THE GEOLOGY CURRICULA AND IMPLEMENTING LONG-TERM GEOMORPHOLOGY RESEARCH IN RURAL SCENARIOS
RESTREPO, Sergio Andres, Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 and RESTREPO, Miguel Angel, Corporacion para la Investigacion y el Ecodesarrollo Regional (CIER-NGO), Calle 48B #79-38, Medellin, Colombia, sergiorm@ufl.edu, sergiorm@ufl.edu
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THE BREVARD COLLEGE FIELD TRIP TO BOLIVIA AND PERU: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY FOCUS ON GEOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
REYNOLDS, J.H., CHAPIN, A.P., BAUSLAUGH, R.A., FUNDERBURK, D.A., KNOWLES, L.P., JACKSON, E.E., COLEMAN, B.S., LYONS, W., HAMMOND, J.D. and BERUBE, K., Div. of Science & Mathematics, Brevard College, 400 N. Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712, reynoljh@brevard.edu, reynoljh@brevard.edu
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TAKING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND INTO JIUZHAIGOU NATIONAL PARK, SICHUAN, CHINA
HENCK, Amanda1, MULLIGAN, Mary Dee2, FRISTER, Stephen3, SCANLON, Andrew4, CHEN, Ru4, HINCKLEY, Tom5 and HARRELL, Stevan6, (1)Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351310, Johnson Hall 070, Seattle, WA 98195, (2)High School Science, Hong Kong International School, 1 Redhill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, (3)1304 Tower Ave, Raymond, WA 98577, (4)Science Office, Jiuzhaigou National Park, Zhangzha Town, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, 623402, China, (5)College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Box 352100, Seattle, WA 98195, (6)Department of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, achenck@u.washington.edu, achenck@u.washington.edu
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CORAL REEF ED-VENTURES: A MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN IN BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA
CURRAN, H. Allen1, ETHEREDGE, Susan2, TYNER, Emily3 and PECKOL, Paulette3, (1)Department of Geology, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Department of Education and Child Study, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (3)Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, acurran@smith.edu, acurran@smith.edu
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ADDRESSING THE “THREE R'S” THROUGH GEOLOGY
REIMER, Tracey L., Geological Sciences, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454, tlr7@geneseo.edu, tlr7@geneseo.edu
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ROCK DETECTIVE'S INTRODUCTION TO WHALE EAR BONE FOSSILS FOR GRADES K-12
WEIDNER, Janet P.1, GASTALDO, Robert A.1 and DEIKE, Ruth2, (1)Department of Geology, Colby College, 5800 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901, (2)Become a Rock Detective, 593 Gardiner Road, Dresden, ME 04342, jweidner@colby.edu, jweidner@colby.edu
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GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ASSISTANCE FOR POST-KATRINA MIDDLE SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION IN MISSISSIPPI – A PROGRESS REPORT
RUSSELL, Gail, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Box 5044, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, Gail.Russell@usm.edu, Gail.Russell@usm.edu
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MAMMOTHS IN A TRUNK: TRAVELING RESOURCES FOR K-12 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM THE MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
THOMPSON, Kris, Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD, PO Box 692, Hot Springs, SD 57747 and MCLAIN, Sharon K., Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, S.D, PO Box 692, Hot Springs, SD 57747, kmt1@mammothsite.com, kmt1@mammothsite.com
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EVALUATING THE OUTREACH SUCCESSES OF A NSF-OEDG PROGRAM FOR INCREASING DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES IN WESTERN NEW YORK
WISCHERATH, Lisa M.1, STOKES, Philip J.1, MALETZ, Jorg1, BRINER, Jason P.2, BAKER, Gregory S.3 and JARZYNIECKI, Nicole A.1, (1)Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, 876 Natural Science Complex, Buffalo, NY 14260, (2)Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, 411 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, (3)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, lmw29@buffalo.edu, lmw29@buffalo.edu