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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Corpus Christi, TX 78403






Wayne Middle School:



Statue of Liberty (copper with gold on the torch, Geologic Map, Mike Pollok - Geologist in Purcell, Ok and Jenny Gowens - geotech with Mikes company MapExploration

Mike and Jenny are presenting a Maps in Schools Presentation to 7th graders in Wayne, Oklahoma 2/2/09. Mike, through the "Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists" has taken on the "Maps in Schools" project for the Oklahoma City area. Fifty framed maps have been purschased and as of 2/3/09, eight have been placed. The goal is 2 per week and to have all placed with an accompanying lecture and a donation of a calcite specimen for each student.

The format that Mike and Jenny are using is the one developed in Corpus Christi - it is really Geology I. Here is the presentation: 1 - Definition of Geologly 2 - Who eats rocks? discussion of salt and halite 3 - Touch your teeth - what are those rocks sticking out of your face? discussion of calcite 4 - Cooper weathers to green - the statue of Liberty is green - discussion of copper 5 - This piece of copper was found in northern Minnesota - and it is 560 million years old 6 - Fact #1 Light Colors show young rates - discussin of the Geolgoic map 7 - Fact #2 Jurassic is green is dinosaur age - discussion of the Geologic map 8 - Challenge the students to tell another student, parent, teacher or even the principal some of these facts 9 - Present map to the teacher 10 - Take a pictuere of the map and teahers and geologic assistants





 

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