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Evolution and the Geologic Time Scale

Amy Brown Science

Teaching the geologic time scale has always posed a bit of a problem for me in my Biology classes. One of my most favorite sayings, "Nothing in Biology makes sense except in the light of evolution" ( Theodosius Dobzhansky , American Biology Teacher , 1973.) woven into every single lesson we teach in a Biology class.

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Top 5 Science Kits for Budding Scientists

STEM Education Shopping

This kit includes over 15 experiments, covering topics such as chemistry, biology, and geology. It includes 24 experiments that cover a wide range of scientific concepts, including physics, chemistry, and biology. It’s a great way to introduce children to the world of geology and spark their interest in earth sciences.

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HEALTHY AND CLEAN SEAS WITHOUT PLASTICS

STEM Discovery

– Physics teacher, IB Diploma physics teacher, Alytus Jotvingiai gymnasium, Lithuania PROJECT TEAM: ANTONIETTA AMORE -Mathematics and Physics teacher, Liceo linguistico “Ilaria Alpi”- Cesena, Italy EFTYCHIA KONSTANTINIDOU-Geology, Chemistry, Biology teacher, gymnasium of Anthousa, Greece LINA PETRAŠKIEN?

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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

Futurum

You will need cross-disciplinary knowledge with a background in chemistry, statistics, geology and oceanography, good communication skills, networking abilities and good technical skills to operate lab equipment. • Chemistry, biology, physics, geology and statistics could all prove very useful.

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Hidden Worlds and Studies: Astrobiology

STEMe

In order to understand how extraterrestrial life might survive in climates unfamiliar to humans, researchers consider a variety of other fields such as biology, chemistry, geology, atmospheric science, and many more. From there, future astrobiologists can begin to specialize in the area that interests them the most.

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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Dr Denise Kulhanek , at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel in Germany, Dr Brian Romans , at Virginia Tech in the US, and Dr Molly Patterson , from Binghamton University in the US, are collaborating to make these predictions by delving deep into Antarctica’s geological past.

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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Paleoclimate Science, Geology. ABOUT GEOLOGY. PALAEOCLIMATE – the climate of the Earth or a certain region at a past point in geologic time.

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