Geology is the science and study of the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth. The field of geology encompasses the study of the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of Earth materials, and the processes by which they are formed, moved, and changed. The field is a major academic discipline, and is also important for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction, knowledge about and mitigation of natural hazards, some engineering fields, and understanding past climates and environments with reference to present-day climate change.

Etymology
The word "geology" was first used by Jean-André Deluc in the year 1778 and introduced as a fixed term by Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the year 1779. The science was not included in Encyclopædia Britannica's third edition completed in 1797, but had a lengthy entry in the fourth edition completed by 1809.[1] An older meaning of the word was first used by Richard de Bury to distinguish between earthly and theological jurisprudence.

-Source: Wikipedia.

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Corpus Christi Geological Society
P.O. Box 1068
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

Coastal Bend Geophysical Society
P.O. Box 2471
Corpus Christi, TX 78403



Donate to our Public Outreach Programs
(Maps, Bones, & Boulders in Schools)

Owen's Vision

Thank you for supporting the Corpus Christi Geological Society's projects to make Owen Hopkins's visions a reality!

Maps in Schools, Bones in Schools, and Boulders in Schools are all projects that plant the seeds of curiosity in the children around the community. With a US Geological Time and Terrain map in their school, these students are taught to think about the past, understand the changes in our world, and ask questions! An authentic bone from over 13,200 years ago gives them a hands on connection to Ice Age mammals. Also included in the Bones project, commissioned by the CCGS and created by Dinah Bowman, is a scientifically accurate, framed Ice Age Mural and a 2 volume activity book set. They depict the Texas ice age coastal habitat and many of the animals and plants that inhabited the area during the last ice age. In the last project, boulders of various rock types are placed around the school grounds to spark the students' interest in geology. With each map, rock, or bone addition, the teaching curricula is given to the teachers to allow them to bring these materials to life. The love of science is passed along!

You can read more about these projects under the "Public Outreach" tab at the top of this site.

If you have time, money, or ideas, we want your energy and support for these great projects. You can also feel free to volunteer to help Owen deliver maps, organize bones, etc. by e-mailing him at owengeologist@gmail.com. We want to make sure these kids keep those wheels turning, keep asking questions, and catch Owen's passion that 'Science is good! Science is fun!'.

Thank you for all of your help!


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To donate via check, click the cooresponding link to download a PDF form. Fill this form out and mail it back to the address listed.

Bones in Schools: PDF Donation Form - Bones
 

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