How Many Years Does It Take for a Mountain To Wash into the Sea?, An Introductory Geology Exercise.

Robinson, Gene D.

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ERIC Number: EJ627166

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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How Many Years Does It Take for a Mountain To Wash into the Sea?, An Introductory Geology Exercise.

Robinson, Gene D.

Journal of Geoscience Education, v49 n2 p135-39 Mar 2001

Describes an exercise for a lecture class that breaks the monotony of note taking and requires active student thought and participation. Helps students grasp the idea of geologic time as it relates to the erosion of a prominent local landmark, Massanutten Mountain. (Author/SAH)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Geology, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Oceanography, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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