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Direct linkRebecca Teed; William Hughett; William Romine – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2025
Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of modern Earth science, but many university students have misconceptions about it that introductory geoscience classes often fail to correct. We developed a 5-to-12-hour-long hands-on active-learning curriculum for an introductory geoscience class for education majors. The curriculum includes: (1) A…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Science Instruction, Earth Science, Plate Tectonics
Download full textZahra Sadat Roozafzai; Parisa Zaeri – International Online Journal of Primary Education, 2025
Earth science concepts can be challenging for children to grasp due to their abstract nature. This study explores the potential of 3D computer animation as an engaging and effective medium to communicate various earth science processes to young learners. By creating age-appropriate, scientifically accurate visualizations of geological features and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Scientific Concepts, Comprehension, Animation
