GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T73. Bringing Outside In: Incorporating Field Experiences and Project-Based Learning into the Geoscience Classroom

Session No. 9
Sunday, 25 September 2016: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4D (Colorado Convention Center)
FIFTEEN WEEKS OF “LAB”: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN A JUNIOR-LEVEL SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY CLASS
Abstract ID#: 279087
BARQUERO-MOLINA, Miriam, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Building, Columbia, MO 65211, barqueromolinam@missouri.edu
FIELD-BASED CLASS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND THE METHODS OF GEOSCIENCE
Abstract ID#: 281894
EBERT, James R., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015, James.Ebert@oneonta.edu
ANALYTICAL GEOCHEMISTRY  – AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSE AHEAD OF ITS TIME?
Abstract ID#: 287778
DONAHOE, Rona J., Department of Geological Science, University of Alabama, 201 7th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0338, rdonahoe@ua.edu
TRANSFORMING A TRADITIONAL GEOMORPHOLOGY COURSE TO AN ACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR UPPER LEVEL GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 287896
SHEPHERD, Stephanie L., Dept. of Geosciences, Auburn University, 210 Petrie, Auburn, AL 36849, stephlshep@gmail.com
STRUCTURED ENCOUNTERS WITH REAL DATA: SNEAKING UP ON DOING SCIENCE
Abstract ID#: 284741
WHISNER, Jennifer K., FRANEK, Benjamin and BEYER, Patricia, Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E. Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, jwhisner@bloomu.edu
GEOPHYSICAL FIELD METHODS: EXPERIENCES FROM AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Abstract ID#: 281278
MILLER, Brian, Geography, Geology and the Environment, Slippery Rock University, 333 Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, brian.miller@sru.edu
THE PLANETARY GEOLOGY EXPLORATION MISSION PROPOSAL PROJECT: UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP FIELD-BASED RESEARCH PROPOSALS
Abstract ID#: 281258
DEANGELIS, Michael T., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204, mtdeangelis@ualr.edu
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288476
IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF A FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY CLASS
Abstract ID#: 281879
RAHL, Jeffrey M., Department of Geology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450, rahlj@wlu.edu
A METHODOLOGY FOR INTEGRATING A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP WITH INTERACTIVE LEARNING INTO A TERTIARY CURRICULUM
Abstract ID#: 284184
REYNA, Nathaly1, KENNEDY, Ben2, HAMPTON, Samuel J.3, WILSON, Thomas4, DAVIES, Tim5, FENTON, Clark5, BROGT, Erik6, PEDLEY, Katherine5, DAVIES, Alistair5, JOLLEY, Alison2, SOMMERVILLE, Pete7, HERSEY, Shelley7 and MATTHEWS, Barrie7, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand; Department of Geosciences, Smith College, 7 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (3)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand; Geological Sciences and Frontiers Abroad, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (4)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (5)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (6)Academic Services Group, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Ilam, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (7)LEARNZ, CORE Education, 144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand, nreyna@smith.edu
USING SCREEN-BASED VIRTUAL REALITY LANDSCAPES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FIELD
Abstract ID#: 280897
HOUGHTON, Jacqueline J.1, ROBINSON, Annabeth2, GORDON, Clare E.1, LLOYD, Geoff E.1 and MORGAN, Daniel J.1, (1)School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom, (2)Leeds College of Art, Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AQ, j.houghton@leeds.ac.uk
THE RAYMOND M. ALF MUSEUM AND THE WEBB SCHOOLS: A UNIQUE, RESEARCH-BASED HIGH SCHOOL GEOSCIENCE PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 287939
SANTOS, Gabriel-Philip, Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, 1175 W Baseline Rd, Claremont, CA 91711; Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, 1175 West Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711-2199 and FARKE, Andrew A., Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, 1175 West Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711-2199, gsantos@webb.org
TEACHING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN A GEOLOGICALLY THEMED LEARNING COMMUNITY
Abstract ID#: 285497
GRUPP, Steven R., Geology Department, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201 and NEWLIN, Gary E., English, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201, sgrupp@everettcc.edu
THE STUDENT COLLEAGUE: EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL INCORPORATION OF FIELD WORK IN UPPER-DIVISION UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES
Abstract ID#: 282432
BRAUE, Ross E., Geology and Environmental Science, Hartwick College, 1 HARTWICK DRIVE, oneonta, NY 13820 and WEREMEICHIK, Jeremy M., Department of Physical and Life Sciences, Chadron State College, Attn: Jeremy M. Weremeichik, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, BraueR@hartwick.edu
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