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PIECES TO BUILD A PLANET The Origin of the Planet Inside Earth Plate Tectonics Geologic Time Minerals The Rock Cycle |
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INTERNAL PROCESSES Igneous Rocks Volcanoes Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentation Metamorphic Rocks Faults and Folding Earthquakes |
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SURFACE PROCESSES Soil: The Product of Weathering Wind and Water Glaciers Chemical Weathering |
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EARTH AS TREASURE CHEST Energy Resources Mineral Resources Conservation Rockhounding |
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUGGESTIONS, ETC: Tom Dewey, Kurt Enck, Michael Lane, Craig Oppel, John Way |
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| PA geology.info |
| Geology Resources for Pennsylvania Teachers and Students |
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Welcome! The topical curriculum to the left and supplemental information and links below will lead you into the exciting world of geology with a focus on Pennsylvania. Whether you are an educator, student, or hobbyist, I hope you find lots here to enlighten and entertain. If you have any suggestions or corrections, please don't hesitate to contact me. |
| Last Update: 4/20/09 added links to Evolution Resources; 2/11/09 added link to Galapagos Education: NSTA Evolution Resources for Teachers and Parents on Evolution Resources; 2/1/09 added link to Alaska Volcano Observatory on Internal Processes/Volcanoes to aid in following Mt. Redoubt activity; 6/25/08 added Stay Out Stay Alive links on this page and Earth as Treasure Chest/Rockhounding; 5/10/08 added photo album this page |
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| Outstanding Scenic Geological Features of Pennsylvania |
| This is an online version of the out of print Geological Survey publication of the same name. Color photos and GPS coordinates will be added as available to allow you to find these great spots to explore geology in Pennsylvania. |
| Last Update: 1/2/07 - Volume one completed! |
| Evolution Resource Page |
| The teaching and understanding of evolution is integral to good science. There is lots of evidence for this sound theory that extends into many sciences including geology. This page lists good resources available on the web and elsewhere. |
| Last Update: 4/20/09 - Links to free Science, Evolution, and Creationism Book and National Center for Science Education site; 2/11/09 - Link to Galapagos Education; 4/30/08 - Link to Expelled Exposed |
| Randy's Earth Science Books |
| My own selection of the best books available. All titles are hand selected and shipped by me. Old-fashioned personal service with today's speed and convenience of the web. Includes new, used, and remaindered stock. |
| Pennsylvania Topographic and Geologic Survey |
| The best info from the experts. Great maps and downloadable pdf publications. Links also appear from the topical navigation to the left. |
| Teacher Training |
| Information for Out of the Rock and Rock Box Teacher Training Programs. |
| General Geology Links |
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Geology Central - A vast collection of links to many geology sites. geoAhead.com - A really great site for all Earth Science info. Periodic Table of the Elements - Interactive table from Chemical and Engineering News. |
| Stay Out Stay Alive! |
 "Stay Out–Stay Alive" is a national public awareness campaign aimed at warning children and adults about the dangers of exploring and playing on active and abandoned mine sites. Every year, dozens of people are injured or killed in recreational accidents on mine property. Click here to go to the Stay Out Stay Alive web page. Click here to download coloring pages. |
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