Resources and Background Information

Background information that goes beyond the scope of the lessons can be found in three places:

Internal Links

Lab on Inspire "Geology" folder

Alternative Conceptions and Student Misunderstandings

Standards set forth by the AAAS Project 2061, FEMA, and Washington State EALRs

External Links

The Learning Web an Educational Resource for Students, Teachers, and Guided Discovery by the USGS

Geologic Glossary sponsored by the National Park Service and the US Geological Survey

Earthquake Glossary for Kids sponsored by the USGS

These pages were created by Matthew John Brewer on March 23, 2004 as part of the Graduate Program at IslandWood and fulfillment of the Independent Study Project.

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