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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Published: Fieldwork has long been a mainstay of geology education, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., not in a classroom).

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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Paula continues to study these in detail, with the hope of constraining the properties of the blobs and creating more accurate pictures of the landscapes hidden within the Earth. DR PAULA KOELEMEIJER Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. Geology-Career-Pathways/Careers/Career-Profiles/Seismologist-Profile. •

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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

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The canyons, being more easily accessible than the distant and harsh environments nearer Antarctica, are sourced by waters traversing the critical Southern Ocean zone of high phytoplankton productivity, which now mainly drives high CO2 uptake. Chemistry, biology, physics, geology and statistics could all prove very useful.

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Understanding eruptions: how can we determine which volcanoes pose the greatest threat?

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DR MICHAEL EDDY Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, USA. FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Geology, Geochronology. FUNDER: National Science Foundation (NSF). ABOUT GEOLOGY. As it encapsulates such a range of topics, geology is often sectioned into smaller, more specified disciplines.

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20 STEM Projects That Are Great for Middle School

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Trail Planning Using Topographic Quadrangle Maps This earth science activity first calls for familiarity with US Geological Survey quadrangle maps. Cleaning the Great Lakes What better way to understand environmental science than by having students use limited materials to discover how to filter pollutants from dirty water?

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The Mineral That Shaped Human History

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