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- Title
The carousel: a thinking activity for geoscience outreach enthusiasts.
- Authors
JOHNSON, HEATHER
- Abstract
Generating an awareness of the many linkages between geoscience and people's daily lives is an ongoing challenge for the geoscience community. Geologists can find the absence of understanding somewhat frustrating because they are already aware of society's co-dependence on natural resources. They also know how important it is for everyone to better understand the Earth and our interaction with it. Geologists who are active in education outreach are constantly on the hunt for activities that convey the importance of understanding the Earth in ways that are fun and educational. The carousel activity is a great way for students, teachers and or workshop participants to brainstorm about geoscience topics. Educators can use it to introduce geoscience into the classroom or to help focus a class or group before any unit of study. In the first part of the activity, station facilitators help to reveal what the participants know and understand about pre-determined topics. Any preconceived notions and inaccurate information are also revealed. As the activity proceeds, summaries of each station are shared and discussion ensues. The activity leader or station facilitators must be ready to rectify any inaccuracies in geoscience knowledge. At the conclusion, participants acquire a better understanding of geoscience and they begin to appreciate its role in our daily life. A condensed version of the carousel will be organized for the Colloquium session participants. Participation will not be mandatory but it will be encouraged.
- Subjects
ACTIVITY programs in education; MERRY-go-rounds; GEOLOGY education; HUMAN ecology; GEOLOGISTS; BRAINSTORMING
- Publication
Atlantic Geology, 2008, Vol 44, p19
- ISSN
0843-5561
- Publication type
Article