The document discusses various methods for teaching geology topics, including lectures, group work, demonstrations, and field trips. It provides examples of topics that can be taught through each method, such as using pictures and samples to teach about mineral properties, or motions films and plate tectonic theory. The document emphasizes that teaching methods should engage students and help them understand concepts. Organizing topics, checking for understanding, and making lessons relevant are also discussed as important aspects of teaching geology.

1. Teaching Geology Catherine C. Abon National Institute of Geological Sciences UP-Diliman

3. Organizing a topic Regardless of the method , the topic should be properly organized. http://www.dynamicflight.com/avcfibook/methods/ 1. Introduction

12. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MINERALS

13. Color caused by the absorption, or lack of absorption, of various wavelengths of light malachite fluorite

15. Streak - the color of a mineral in powdered form

16. the shapes and aggregates that a certain mineral is likely to form fibrous acicular platy Crystal Habit

17. the tendency of a mineral to break in particular directions due to zones of weakness in the crystal structure Fractures or irregular breakages occur when bond strengths in a crystal structure is equal in all directions. cleavage in 3 directions conchoidal fracture Cleavage

18. the ability of minerals to reflect light metallic non-metallic glassy earthy Luster

20. PANGAEA Gondwanaland Laurasia See how it works !

21. Evidence for Continental Drift Jigsaw puzzle fit Present-day continents South America Africa

22. Evidence for Continental Drift Fossils Africa

30. Who’s fault is it?

31. Beaching around!

33. Field trip in Taal

34. Fieldtrip in Rizal