Geology Outreach
The Department of Geological Sciences developed a series of online earth science modules for K-12 learning. Our effort is to support teachers, students and their parents by providing earth science resources and hand-on learning activities.
The online modules below are designed according to the Massachusetts Science and Engineering/Technology standards and teach skills identified as essential science and engineering practices.
Modules are presented using Sway, which is best experienced using Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 17 or later, Chrome 23 or later, and Safari 6 or later.
In addition, the department hosts an open-lab night each fall that is available to the public. With the help of our students we demonstrate a variety of geologic processes and materials.
On-line learning modules
Kilauea volcano is located in the state of Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Anatomy of a Volcano: Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano most known for its major eruption on May 18, 1980.
A fossil is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age.
Rock Yoga: Modelling Rock Deformation with Play-doh (Pre-K to Grade 8)
Can rocks do yoga? The answer is sort of! Over very long periods of time rocks can bend, fold, and stretch when they are subjected to different stresses. Play-doh will be used to model the ways rocks can bend and fold. We will explore how we see these folds on Earth’s surface through geologic maps and models. Rocks may not seem like they are soft (pliable) like Play-doh but under the right conditions they are!
The on-line learning modules were designed and completed by Jessica Campbell
For more information feel free to contact Jessica at j2campbell@bridgew.edu
