| Geology |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Geology--What is Geology? |
Universe/Solar System Formation |
Earth Structure
Plate Tectonics |
Timescale
Relative and Radioactive Dating |
Rock Cycle
Introduction to Minerals |
| Week 2 |
Quiz:
General Geology
Mineral Lab |
Mineral
Lab |
Sedimentary
Rock Introduction |
Sedimentary
Rock Lab |
Sedimentary
Rock Lab |
| Week 3 |
Quiz: Minerals and Sedimentary Rocks
Distance Learning Activity |
Igneous Rock Introduction |
Igneous Rock Lab |
Metamorphic Rock Introduction |
Metamorphic Rock Lab |
| Week 4 |
Quiz:
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Introduction to Maps and Surface Structure Interpretation |
Earth
Map/Mars Map Interpretation Lab |
Earth
Map/Mars Map Interpretation Lab |
Earth
Map/Mars Map Interpretation Lab
|
Pick
Mars landing site and interpret its history
|
| Week 5 |
Quiz: Map Interpretation
Work on final paper and presentation |
Natural Resources |
Geological History of Texas |
Shoal Creek Field Trip
|
Guest lecture from NASA planetary geologist |
