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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Analytical Chemistry. A UNIQUE HISTORY.

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Top tips for engaging your STEM students

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growing plants), chemistry (e.g., Geography students can demonstrate their understanding of contours by constructing a topographic model of a mapped landscape out of modelling clay. Mathematics teachers teach mathematics in classrooms, chemistry teachers teach chemistry in labs, and PE teachers teach sports on the playing field.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I started studying chemistry because it seemed like something I would be able to get a job in.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. Davis has been working with Ashley Benítez Ou, a geography PhD student at the University of Connecticut, and their research has revealed significant differences in access to opportunities between different districts in Cusco.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Equally, human activity impacts the natural world. Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography. Ecology can also benefit from topics in chemistry and, even, physics,” says Sarah. Study an undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, physical geography or biology.

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

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Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation. Geology is not commonly taught as a subject at school, though some geology topics may be covered in geography and science classes. Skills and knowledge from maths, physics, chemistry and computing will be useful when studying geology at university. •

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! Here are five chemistry activities that turn your kitchen into a science lab: Baking Soda Volcano: Create a classic reaction using baking soda and vinegar to simulate a volcanic eruption.

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