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Peer reviewedLary, Barbara E.; Krockover, Gerald H. – Science Teacher, 1987
Describes a laboratory activity on plate tectonics which focuses on the connection between plate tectonics and the different types of volcanoes. Provides questions for discussion and includes suggestions for extending the activity. (ML)
Descriptors: Geology, Mineralogy, Plate Tectonics, Science Activities
Peer reviewedCaballero, Julio Faustino; Harris, Delphia F. – Science Teacher, 1996
Presents an activity that uses the study of earthquakes to provide a rich educational experience to reinforce and expand students' knowledge of the structure of the Earth, provide an application of physics concepts such as force and energy, and present these topics integrated with a unit on mathematics. (JRH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Energy, Force
Peer reviewedBorrello, Murray C. – Science Teacher, 1994
Provides easy to teach and understand laboratory exercises for three fundamental concepts (plate movement, rock mechanics, and geologic time) that are often left out of the geology and Earth science curriculum. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, High Schools, Learning Activities
