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Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
GEOSC 10 Geology of the National Parks
with
Dr. Richard Alley
Dept. of Geosciences
College of Earth & Mineral Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
GEOSC 10 Geology of the National Parks
with
Dr. Richard Alley
Dept. of Geosciences
College of Earth & Mineral Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
• Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here? • Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here?
WELCOME! WELCOME!
• About me and the GEOSC 10 team• About me and the GEOSC 10 team
• About the Course.• About the Course.
• Comments, Questions.• Comments, Questions.
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
Science literacy: “a threshold level of knowledge of
basic principles of sciences” (Public Understanding of
Science Working Group; cited in Falk 2001, p. 9)
Public understanding of science: “empowers people of
all ages to enhance the quality of life for themselves,
their families and society through science” (Public
Understanding of Science Working Group 1993, p. 1)
Science literacy: “a threshold level of knowledge of
basic principles of sciences” (Public Understanding of
Science Working Group; cited in Falk 2001, p. 9)
Public understanding of science: “empowers people of
all ages to enhance the quality of life for themselves,
their families and society through science” (Public
Understanding of Science Working Group 1993, p. 1)
ABOUT GEOSC 10: Underlying PhilosophyABOUT GEOSC 10: Underlying Philosophy
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
Dr. Alley & His TeamDr. Alley & His Team
• Lead Faculty
• Dr. Richard Alley
• Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty
• Dr. Sridhar Anandakrishnan (“Dr. A”)
• Geosc 10 TA / Grad Students
• There are four TA’s for this course
• Instructional Support
• Cindy Alley ( Resource Development & Editing )
• Jennifer Babb, e-Education Institute ( Course Mgmt. )
• Lead Faculty
• Dr. Richard Alley
• Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty
• Dr. Sridhar Anandakrishnan (“Dr. A”)
• Geosc 10 TA / Grad Students
• There are four TA’s for this course
• Instructional Support
• Cindy Alley ( Resource Development & Editing )
• Jennifer Babb, e-Education Institute ( Course Mgmt. )
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model
In-Class In-Class Online (ANGEL) Online (ANGEL)& &
http://cms.psu.edu http://cms.psu.edu
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model
• 1 Lecture / Week
• Every Tuesday
• Critical Concepts, Hot
Topics, Survey Results
• 1 Lecture / Week
• Every Tuesday
• Critical Concepts, Hot
Topics, Survey Results
In-Class In-Class
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model
• 12 Units + Orientation
• EACH Unit / Week:
•Text Chapters / Readings
•Survey (“StudentsSpeak”)
•Unit Quiz (“Rock-Ons”)
•Multimedia Content ( “Vtrips”,
“Geo-Mations”, “Geo-Media” )
•Exercises ( see calendar )
• Communications & Help
•ANGEL Email, Help Ctrs, FAQ’s
• 12 Units + Orientation
• EACH Unit / Week:
•Text Chapters / Readings
•Survey (“StudentsSpeak”)
•Unit Quiz (“Rock-Ons”)
•Multimedia Content ( “Vtrips”,
“Geo-Mations”, “Geo-Media” )
•Exercises ( see calendar )
• Communications & Help
•ANGEL Email, Help Ctrs, FAQ’s
Online (ANGEL) Online (ANGEL)
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG IdeasABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas
1. SCIENCE ! 1. SCIENCE ! 2. Mountain-Making 2. Mountain-Making
3. Mountain-Breaking 3. Mountain-Breaking 4. Living on Earth 4. Living on Earth
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG IdeasABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas
1. SCIENCE !
• Why We Do It
• It Works, Really
• Science & Truth
1. SCIENCE !
• Why We Do It
• It Works, Really
• Science & Truth
2. Mountain-Making
• Plate Tectonics• Vulcanism (Volcanoes),
Earthquakes, & Landslides
2. Mountain-Making
• Plate Tectonics• Vulcanism (Volcanoes),
Earthquakes, & Landslides
3. Mountain-Breaking
• Weather & Climate
• Weathering & Erosion
• River Systems & Dam Effects
• Glaciers & Ice Ages
• Sediments & Sedimentary
Rocks
3. Mountain-Breaking
• Weather & Climate
• Weathering & Erosion
• River Systems & Dam Effects
• Glaciers & Ice Ages
• Sediments & Sedimentary
Rocks
4. Living on Earth
• Age of Earth
• Evolution & Biodiversity
• Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse
Gases
• Coastal Processes & Sea Level
Change
4. Living on Earth
• Age of Earth
• Evolution & Biodiversity
• Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse
Gases
• Coastal Processes & Sea Level
Change
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: The Geosc. 10 Workweek ABOUT GEOSC 10: The Geosc. 10 Workweek
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Class Weekly Unit Quiz Due (Noon)
Survey Due(Noon)
Survey Opens(6 pm) Weekly Unit Quiz Opens (6 pm)
Exercises Due(6 pm)
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
ABOUT GEOSC 10: and finally, Grades ABOUT GEOSC 10: and finally, Grades
# Assessment Item
% Each % of Total Grade
10 Quizzes (of 12) 4.5%
ea. 45 %
5 Exercises (of 6) 5% ea. 25 %
10 Class Participation Surveys (of 12)
1.0% 10 %
1 Final Exam 20 % 20 %
** Extra Credit 1-5% + 1-5 %
Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10
Comments, Complaints, Questions, …and GO!Comments, Complaints, Questions, …and GO!
Questions ? ? ?
Questions ? ? ?
Complete This Week:Complete This Week:
START Folder – Unit 0 START Folder – Unit 0
Now, Onward…
Now, Onward…
( In ANGEL - cms.psu.edu )( In ANGEL - cms.psu.edu )