Lite Geology — Back-issues

Are you looking for geology resources online? If so, we’ve got you covered! This edition of Lite Geology will focus on resources available to anyone who wants to know more about geology. We will review a few of the many resources available on the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) website, including virtual tours of New Mexico parks and monuments, geologic research, maps and student activities. We will discuss Citizen Science through CoCoRaHS and how you can engage your students and yourself in gathering real-world data for scientific research. Jayne Aubele, Geologist, Adult Programs, and geoscience-space science educator from the New Mexico Natural History Museum (NMNHM), will contribute information about the NMMNHS website including virtual field trips, information about paleontological, mineralogical, and biological collections, and resources including coloring pages! Eldorado Community School Teacher Hope Cahill will review the resources available on the Annenberg Learning Site and talk specifically about the Rock Cycle and Dynamic Earth interactives. Johanna Blake from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) will share information about a New Mexico geologic treasure—Snowy River Cave. Siobhan Niklasson, Education Programs Director from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will discuss resources available on the PEEC site, including interactive activities for students and tours of the Valles Caldera in the Jemez Mountains. We’ll wrap up this edition of Lite Geology with McCurdy High School Teacher, Laureen Pepersack who will share insights from her experience attending Rockin’ Around New Mexico and as a Master’s in Science Teaching student at New Mexico Tech.