We are currently dealing with changes in the way we communicate with each and our students due to the COVID-19 crisis. And I hate the idea that anyone feels isolated. So let’s just grab a coffee and meet up
Earth Science over a Virtual Coffee
Columnar jointing
One of the most dramatic geological features found around our planet is columnar jointing formed from the cooling of molten rock. Many national parks and monuments as well as countless waterfalls and even one or two sal-called “alien landing sites”
What is the Lithosphere?
Traditionally, when we talk about the layers of our planet we talk about the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. But when we talk about Plate Tectonics we have to deal with another concept – that is the lithosphere.
Mineral Identification – a guide.
When you just start off exploring the wonders of minerals, working out mineral identification can seem a daunting task. It becomes a skill that you build over time – and mostly from experience of seeing lots and lots of minerals,
Gifts for Geologists & Rockhounds
So you need to buy a for the geologist in your life? Are you struggling to find something that will be ideal for their impeccable taste in all things Earth-related? I know how hard it can be to find that
So you want to run a field trip? 20 tips and tricks!
So you want to run a field trip? I have been leading field trips for over 30 years, and have had to deal with many situations that have required me to learn new ways of making sure people are comfortable
Iceland 2019 Photos
Just some of the photos from our 2019 Iceland trips.
Climate change and understanding science
I have spent a lot of time measuring the weathering rates of marble gravestones. During my studies, I have discovered a trend that says that the rate changes over time. But that is not what this is about. It is
Why I don’t start Earth science by teaching rock and mineral identification
For many educators who are not Earth science trained, and many who are, they flounder when trying to work out the best way to introduce the subject to their students. The first thing they do is reach for the textbooks
Understanding Polar Reversals
Understanding polar reversals helps us to understand an important piece of evidence for Plate Tectonics. When molten rock cools, some of the minerals that form contain enough iron to be magnetic such as magnetite and hematite. This means that once