Earth Science
Today
Russ
Colson
Minnesota
State University Moorhead
first
posted Spring 2001
This
series of notes, puzzles, suggested activities, and tests is part of Geology
170 at MSUM. These pages outline the basic elements of earth science
understanding required for an Elementary Education degree at MSUM and
needed for teacher licensure in Minnesota.
The focus of these notes is on conceptual understanding and its application to
comprehending and interpreting the universe around us rather than on factual
knowledge.
The purpose of the class is to achieve earth science literacy through the
actual practice of investigation, interpretation, and application of
understanding.
Part
I: Physical Geology
Part
II: Historical Geology
Part
III: Stars and Planets
Part
IV: Weather and Climate
If you are interested in additional online earth science course materials from Russ Colson, they can be found at Earth Science for Teachers.
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