Geoscience is an integrated science that brings together mathematics, geography, biology, chemistry, and physics as they apply to the workings of the Earth system. Engaging students in learning about the Earth supports the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills and highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) careers to society.
Supplementing or replacing lectures with in-class exercises allow students to think about lecture information and learn collaboratively. Active engagement of students is important both for learning of content and improving their attitudes toward science. In this module, some tips are proposed on activities that can be complementary to the existing approaches. A few basic topics of geology are also presented, with ideas on how to teach them in an interesting and attractive way.
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Cover photo: © Ahmad Gholami EAGE/EFG 2018, Class in the desert
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