Julia K Johnson

School of Earth and Space Exploration

Arizona State University

Observe this scene and think about the processes going on and how geology Observe this scene and think about the processes going on and how geology influences the life of the cowsinfluences the life of the cows

01.04.a1

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Teach students about scientific methodsImprove their observation and critical

thinking skillsLearn key geologic concepts and

processesHelp student understand the relevance

of geology to their livesNot hate science more as a result of

taking the class

Less covering of content (more time for activities consistent with goals)

Time for student observations, interpretations, problem solving (critical thinking)

PowerPoint with interactive mediaThink-Pair-Share, small-group

discussions, and whole-class discussionsMeaningful demonstrationsCPS questions, including some from

online quizzes

Caribbean SeaCaribbean Sea

CaracasCaracas

Caracas airportCaracas airport

Landslide Landslide scarsscars

Alluvial fanAlluvial fan

15.00.a

Observe the location of cities Observe the location of cities with respect to mountains and valleyswith respect to mountains and valleys

03.00.a1e

Observe features near JapanObserve features near Japan

Curving Curving ridgesridges

Oceanic Oceanic trenchestrenches

Japan

Japan

03.02.a1

Observe the pattern of earthquakes (yellow dots)Observe the pattern of earthquakes (yellow dots)

Mid-ocean ridgesMid-ocean ridgesEQ in beltsEQ in belts

TrenchesTrenches Sparse in some regionsSparse in some regions

Southern EurasiaSouthern Eurasia

Mountain beltsMountain belts