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ERIC Number: EJ275139
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jan
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The Western River--An Offscale Teaching and Experimental Tool.
Chapman, John J.; Wilcox, John T.
Journal of Geological Education, v31 n1 p31-34 Jan 1983
Sedimentary patterns and hydraulic effects can be studies in model streams which are not to scale. The "Western River" is such a model which is being used effectively at Western Carolina College. Construction of the model, student exercises, and observations made when using the model are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Models, Rivers, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Water Resources
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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