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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Earth Science1
Geology1
Higher Education1
Science History1
Science Instruction1
Secondary Education1
Teaching Methods1
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Journal of Geoscience…1
Author
Benison, Kathleen Counter1
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Guides - Classroom - Teacher1
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Using Analogous Materials in Large Introductory Geology Classes.
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Benison, Kathleen Counter – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2000
Uses analogies with everyday objects and materials as a teaching method. Explains geologic time using a roll of toilet paper that has been previously marked with Earth's history. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Science History