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.

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Corpus Christi, TX 78403

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P.O. Box 2471
Corpus Christi, TX 78403



Maps in Schools Presentation

Maps in Schools Presentation by Owen Hopkins:

4th and 5th Graders from Tuloso-Midway Intermediate School



To geology map presenters: Here is a suggested speech format to present the Geologic Map to a school:
  1. Definition of Geology
  2. "Put your hand up if you eat rocks" discussion of Halite and Salt
  3. "Touch your teeth" Discussion of Calcite
  4. Discussion of Copper and the statue of liberty
  5. Show where on the map this copper is found - northern Minnesota - "The color here is orange, therefore this sample..."
  6. Discuss Geologic Map - colors represent ages of rocks/sediment on the USA
  7. Fact #1 Light Colors are Young
  8. Fact #2 Jurassic = green = dinosaur bones/footprints/dinosaur age rocks
  9. Ask some quiz questions
  10. Challenge students to tell a fact to another student, teacher, principal
  11. Present the Map to the teacher
  12. Take a picture of the map, teacher and any geology assistants you used in presentation
  13. Request the school mount the map in a permanent, high traffic area of school
  14. Request the school to mail you "What I learned notes" from the students
  15. Reauest the school to email photograph of the map with students, etc in its final place
  16. Give a rolled geologic map and pamphlet, teacher guide to each teacher
  17. Give a mineral specimen to each student
  18. Email the school name, address, teacher, date, presenter name, Society and # of students/grade and picture to OwenH@suemaur.com

 

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