ISE Exploring Earth Science - Stephen Reynolds

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Auteur(s) : Stephen Reynolds - Julia Johnson

Editeur : Mcgraw-Hill Education

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/03/2018

Nombre de pages : 698

Expédition : 1398

Dimensions : 24.8 x 27.2 x 2.4

ISBN : 9781260092066

Résumé :

Exploring Earth Science by Reynolds/Johnson is an innovative textbook intended for an introductory college geology course, such as Earth Science. This ground-breaking, visually spectacular book was designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think, learn, and study.

Nearly all information in the book is built around 2,600 photographs and stunning illustrations, rather than being in long blocks of text that are not articulated with figures. These annotated illustrations help students visualize geologic processes and concepts, and are suited to the way most instructors already teach. To alleviate cognitive load and help students focus on one important geologic process or concept at a time, the book consists entirely of two-page spreads organized into 20 chapters. Each two-page spread is a self-contained block of information about a specific topic, emphasizing geologic concepts, processes, features, and approaches. These spreads help students learn and organize geologic knowledge in a new and exciting way.

Inquiry is embedded throughout the book, modeling how scientists investigate problems. The title of each two-page spread and topic heading is a question intended to get readers to think about the topic and become interested and motivated to explore the two-page spread for answers. Each chapter is a learning cycle, which begins with a visually engaging two-page spread about a compelling geologic issue. Each chapter ends with an Investigation that challenges students with a problem associated with a virtual place. The world-class media, spectacular presentations, and assessments are all tightly articulated with the textbook. This book is designed to encourage students to observe, interpret, think critically, and engage in authentic inquiry, and is highly acclaimed by reviewers, instructors, and students.

Biographie:
Stephen J. Reynolds received a B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in geosciences from the University of Arizona. Dr. Reynolds is a professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, where he has taught regional geology, earth resources, evolution of landscapes, field studies, and teaching methods. He has directed the geologic framework and mapping program of the Arizona Geological Survey, completing a new Geologic Map of Arizona. As a National Association of Geoscience Teachers distinguished speaker, he has traveled across the country presenting talks and workshops on how to infuse active learning and inquiry into large introductory geology classes. He is a commonly invited speaker to national workshops and symposia on active learning, visualization, and teaching. Dr. Reynolds is the author of the highly successful Exploring Geology.

Sommaire:

Part 1: Earth Materials and Systems

01 The Nature of Earth Science

02 Minerals and Mineral Resources

03 Earth Materials

04 Earth History

Part 2: The Dynamic Earth

05 Plate Tectonics

06 Volcanism and Other Igneous Processes

07 Deformation and Earthquakes

08 Mountains, Basins, and Continental Margins

Part 3: Landscape Processes and Evolution

09 Sculpting Landscapes

10 Soil and Unstable Slopes

11 Glaciers, Shorelines, and Changing Sea Levels

12 Streams, Lakes, and Groundwater

Part 4: Atmosphere and Oceans

13 Energy and Matter in the Atmosphere

14 Atmospheric Motion

15 Atmospheric Moisture

16 Weather and Storms

17 Oceans and their Interactions with Other Earth Systems

18 Climates Around the World

Part 5: Solar System and Universe

19 Our Solar System

20 Our Universe