Another resource you might explore is a software package titled "GETIT"

(Geoscience Education Through Interactive Technology).  It is highly

interactive and focused exploring how energy flow (thermodynamics)

drives Earth's systems.  It specifically explores volcanoes,

earthquakes, plate tectonics (internal heat flow), and hurricanes

(surface heat flow).  It is used here in San Antonio by the Northside

school district, the largest in San Antonio. The website is

www.cambriansystems.com/getit.htm.  Also look at the activities list at

http://www.cambriansystems.com/actmtrx.pdf.  I use GETIT here in my

introductory classes to illustrate complex concepts.  Works great.

Stuart

Stuart Birnbaum

Department of Geological Sciences

University of Texas at San Antonio

One UTSA Circle

San Antonio, TX 78249-0663

210-458-5449 (voice)

210-458-4469 (fax)

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From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP

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Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:20 PM

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Subject: Geology text or lab text

Hi there,

I'm going to be teaching a geology class for 9-12 grade girls next year.

Does anyone know of an age-appropriate text I could use? Hands- on,

constructivist approach definitely preferred! (And quick! Texts have to

be chosen by next week!) Thanks Buffy Cushman-Patz La Pietra Hawaii

School for Girls