24 Geoscience Education

Friday, 25 April 2008
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GEOLOGY IN A QUARRY

Paper number: 24-10
Program: THEME SESSIONS
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

Authors

Abstract

Geology in a Quarry: Geology Departments and Earth Science Instructors have a ready made classroom in a Quarry or Sand Pit for teaching Earth Science. Geoscience topics become hands on experiences for students of all ages and the general public in Aggregate Source Operations. Quarry Owners and Aggregate Producer Organizations can be come effective partners in Geoscience Education through planned experiences and defined objectives.