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Teaching History - Alternatives to Traditional Methods
I learned history in a traditional school program We studied California history in the fourth grade and US history in the fifth grade and, in general, history was organized and presented by geography in expanding circles...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks are rocks that have changed form due to heat and pressure Metamorphic comes from the Greek words meta and morph...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Amazonite - Extraordinary Feldspar
Amazonite has a soft green to blue green color, often with thin white streaks interlacing the green It forms blocky prismatic or tabular crystals with angles that are not quite ninety degrees...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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What is a Geode?
The formation of Geodes takes place over millions of years and involves several different geological processes...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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The Triassic Period a Time of Transition
The Triassic Period begins the Mesozoic Era The mass extinction event at the end of the Permian period ended 90% of the species on earth at that time...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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The Mesozoic Era
The Mesozoic Era begins at the end of the Permian Period Mass extinction had eliminated most of the species of life that had existed throughout the Paleozoic Era...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary rocks are classified as clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks
The rocks in each group form by completely different processes...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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The Paleozoic Era
The Paleozoic Era is seen in the fossil record as an explosion of life forms The Cambrian Period marks the beginning of an era with thousands of new life forms in the ancient seas...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Igneous Rocks
Igneous…ignite And that’s just what happens when igneous rocks form...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Properties Of Minerals
Mineral identification is done by checking for certain properties of minerals Because each mineral has its own unique set of physical properties we can test a specimen and find out how it exhibits these properties...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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The Inner Earth
A study of the inner earth helps us understand earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and more The earth’s interior has been sorted by Gravity...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Spinosaurus The Sailback Carnosaur
Jurassic Park 3 made Spinosaurus famous: Spinosaur was the ferocious star of the film But we all know that films take great liberty with the truth, so let’s see what paleontologists can tell us about the real Spinosaur...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Advice
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Fossils – Hot Trends In Home Decor
There is a growing trend in interior decorating Fossils are showing up in homes and offices in the U...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Home Management
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Fossil Arthropods Of Distinction
The prolific trilobite could be called the signpost of the Paleozoic Era This early arthropod, one of earth’s first, shows up in the fossil record in the early Cambrian Period about 450 million years ago...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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The Ammonites-Index Fossils
Ammonites have been known to mankind for thousands of years They are the source of many stories and myths...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Society
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Want To Buy Fossils Wisely?
When looking to buy fossils to create or add to your collection it is advantageous to have some information about the fossils you want and the dealers you are buying from...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Recreation
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Fossil Collecting Disaster In Indiana
When fossil collecting, road cuts can hold many treasures for fossil hunters But fossil hunters BEWARE...
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Finding Fossil Information On The Web
Fossil information sites are abundant on the web But not all sites are created equal...
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Geology Activities-Inspiring Life-Long Learning With Fun
Do you need geology activities For a classroom...
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How Are Fossils Formed?
How are fossils formed For fossil formation to take place a series of fortunate events must occur...
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What Is A Fossil?
What is a fossil While this is a simple question, the answer can be simple or a bit more complicated...
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A Special Education Success Story With ADD And ADHD
The Problem
In our rapidly moving culture, special education students, diagnosed with ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are an ever-increasing challenge for teachers...
Author: Claudia Mann - Category: Education
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Kids' Activities: The Magic Bag Is A Great Way To Introduce Kids To Fossils
My long-time enjoyment of earth science, especially when it included fossil activities, had me doing earth science activities for kids from the time my own children were little ones...
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Fossils: A Teaching Tool That Promotes Enthusiastic Learning
How can you use fossils as a teaching tool In my classrooms over the years, fossils have never failed to spark fun and enthusiasm for learning about earth sciences...
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