A Geologic Rock Garden as an Artificial Mapping Area for Teaching and Outreach

Dillon, David; Hicock, Stephen R.; Secco, Richard A.; Tsujita, Cameron J.

doi:10.5408/1089-9995-48.1.24

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“…Additionally, building stones reflect the history of the city and its resources with many buildings relying on local stones, which were often more affordable (Peebles and Johnson 1984;Eyles 2002). Examining building stones (Hoskin 2000;Wetzel 2002;Guertin 2005;Perez-Monserrat et al 2013) and rock gardens (Dillon et al 2000;Waldron et al 2016) in urban settings helps students make connections between geology and social drivers, as well as gain confidence and understand geological processes recorded in more rural field areas (e.g. GeoTrails along the Niagara Escarpment).…”

Section: Developing Opportunities For Geoscience Teachingmentioning

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Earth Science Education #7. GeoTrails: Accessible Online Tools for Outreach and Education

Maloney,

Peace,

Hansen

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As geoscientists, we must prioritize improving our ability to communicate science to the public. Effective geoscience communication enables communities to understand how geological processes have shaped our planet and make informed decisions about Earth’s future. However, geoscience research outputs have traditionally been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences. Consequently, essential information about local geology is rarely available in accessible, open access, and engaging formats. Here, we propose virtual field trips, or ‘GeoTrails’, as a possible solution to address the disconnect between geoscience research and public knowledge by improving our communication to the public. This initiative is largely driven by undergraduate students, who identify points of geological interest along selected hiking trails, write concise descriptions derived from scientific sources (e.g. longer peer-reviewed articles and government reports), and collect field data (e.g. 3-D LiDAR models, drone photography) to illustrate the characteristics of these geological features. The goal of the project is to communicate the importance of local geology on our environment and to raise awareness of how changing climates could affect us in the future; this information can empower communities to make better, more informed planning decisions. The creation of GeoTrails along the Niagara Escarpment offers a promising strategy to highlight the role of geoscientists and to engage the public in our ongoing research that aims to showcase Canada’s geoheritage.

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Section: Developing Opportunities For Geoscience Teachingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Earth Science Education #7. GeoTrails: Accessible Online Tools for Outreach and Education

Maloney,

Peace,

Hansen

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The Rock Garden “Geologist Juan Paricio” (Alcorisa, Maestrazgo Geopark, Spain): An Effective Example of Geosciences Popularization

Moliner¹,

Mampel²

2019

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Redes de afloramentos artificiais para o ensino de geociências

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Durante o curso de geologia, ao mesmo tempo em que aprendem sobre o funcionamento do Sistema Terra, os estudantes são demandados a desenvolver um grande conjunto de habilidades práticas, tais como raciocínio espacial e tridimensional, técnicas de desenho e uso de equipamentos específicos. Estas duas dimensões – teoria e prática – se fundem de maneira indissociável na práxis do geólogo e, por isso, sua integração é central também durante formação em geologia. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar a montagem de redes de afloramentos artificiais como estratégia didática para o ensino de geociências, tomando-se como exemplo uma rede piloto montada na Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina-MG. A partir desta experiência, discute-se os métodos para o dimensionamento da rede, construção e instalação dos afloramentos artificiais e as vastas possibilidades pedagógicas associadas.

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A Geologic Rock Garden as an Artificial Mapping Area for Teaching and Outreach

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Earth Science Education #7. GeoTrails: Accessible Online Tools for Outreach and Education

Earth Science Education #7. GeoTrails: Accessible Online Tools for Outreach and Education

The Rock Garden “Geologist Juan Paricio” (Alcorisa, Maestrazgo Geopark, Spain): An Effective Example of Geosciences Popularization

Redes de afloramentos artificiais para o ensino de geociências

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