Archive: Science Update: The Rocks and Minerals of Climate Change, November 14, 2024

Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our generation, and generations to come.  But what's rock got to do with it?  Learn how simple and familiar rocks and minerals play a critical role in responding to, recording, causing, and even solving climate change on our dynamic planet.  Learn some new and perhaps surprising ways to connect these seemingly disparate parts of the Earth system together (rocks and climate) that will add new definition, motivation, integration, and fascination in your teaching.  Learn yet another way that rocks and minerals play a critical role in the Earth and environmental processes and challenges that face our society today.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "As a middle school earth science teacher I found that he provided great information about climate change and rocks. He provided information to link our lessons on rocks, plate tectonics and weather and climate. I look forward to using the videos from his resources in my class!"
  • "The presenter was highly knowledgeable and responsive to questions, which added to the overall value of the seminar."
  • "The presenter's enthusiasm and passion for geology shows. This is always infectious. I loved the multi-layered flow of how and what granite can be weathered into. The diversity of products is amazing."
  • "You can tell the presenter works with kids on the regular basis. The info is incredibly transferable to us as teachers of children. Amazing!"

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