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Braus, Judy, Ed. – NatureScope, 1987
Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. The topic of this issue is "Geology: The Active Earth." Contents are organized into the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Education, Environment

Schwert, Donald Peters; Peck, Wesley David – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Describes the use of analysis of rotational faults in undergraduate structural geology laboratories to provide students with applications of both orthographic and stereographic techniques. A demonstration problem is described, and an orthographic/stereographic solution and a reproducible black model demonstration pattern are provided. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Geology
Anchorage School District, AK. – 1986
This resource book introduces sixth-grade children to the environment by studying rocks and other geological features. Nine lessons are provided on a variety of topics including: (1) geologic processes; (2) mountain building; (3) weathering; (4) geologic history and time; (5) plate tectonics; (6) rocks and minerals; (7) mineral properties; (8)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Environment
Telese, James A.; Jordan, Kathy – 1993
The Ocean Drilling Project brings together scientists and governments from 20 countries to explore the earth's structure and history as it is revealed beneath the oceans' basins. Scientific expeditions examine rock and sediment cores obtained from the ocean floor to learn about the earth's basic processes. The series of activities in this…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education, Geology
Brown, Jordan – 1998
This curriculum guide was developed for use with public television's Nature series. The materials in the guide are designed to help students actively participate in the study and experience of nature. Students are encouraged to view the programs as a scientist would, observing natural phenomena and drawing conclusions. Each lesson in the Teacher's…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education

Rubin, Penni; Robbins, Eleanora I. – 1992
This profusely illustrated activity book helps students understand systems and cycles, how years change the look of the Earth, and how students can protect resources. The sections (and activities) in this book are: (1) The Earth (Introduction--View, Soil & Dirt); (2) Forces (Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Mountain Building, Erosion, Volcanoes,…
Descriptors: Cartography, Conservation (Environment), Dinosaurs, Earth Science