This site is made up of both a tutorial and and interactive excercise. The tutorial covers the basics of the geological interpretation of gamma-ray, photoelectric index, neutron-density porosity log overlays as a pattern recognition of the common sedimentary lithologies. The tutorial text is associated with the "Oz machine", a Java applet that generates logs for synthetic sedimentary successions and ... Full description.

This is an advanced isotope geochemistry class page from Cornell, with five problem sets and corresponding solutions. The problem sets include exercises in graphing, dating, growth rates, nuclide identification, binding strengths, equilibration, and much more. This resource is part of the Teaching Quantitative Skills in the Geosciences collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/quantskills/ Full description.

This site features a lecture about isotope fractionation from a geochemistry course offered by Dr. Scott Wood at the University of Idaho. Topics include isotopic fractionation and the fundamental reasons for its occurrence, the notation used in measuring and reporting stable isotope fractionation, isotopic variations of meteoric waters with respect to latitude and altitude, the use of oxygen and hydrogen ... Full description.

This website from the "On the Cutting Edge" workshop series is designed for faculty who teach undergraduate geochemistry and for geochemistry students. Here you will find a growing collection of materials for teaching geochemistry, such as classroom activities and a collection of internet resources. A database of geochemical analytical equipment provides information about instruments across the country ... Full description.

This site from the "On the Cutting Edge" workshop series contains a collection of activities that can be used in undergraduate geochemistry courses. The collection includes lab exercises, classroom activities, problem sets and more. Full description.

This EET Chapter will introduce you to visualization capabilities available through NASA's Earth Observatory. You'll build several animations of satellite data that illustrate carbon pathways through the Earth system. For instance, you'll build animations of fire images that indicate carbon is being released into the atmosphere. You'll also make animations of plant productivity images that indicate ... Full description.

This article discusses a professor's modifications to his Geochemistry course, which involved incorporating various methods of cooperative learning, such as group analysis of questions or problems during class time, and long-term collaborative projects. Traditional exams were replaced by frequent assignments, project reports, oral presentations and a reflective course summary. Student feedback, achievement, ... Full description.

This site from SERC's Starting Point features Gallery Walk questions about energy and material cycles. The questions explore physical, chemical and biological processes associated with pelagic ocean, cave, barrier island beach, sand dune, and wetland environments as well as interactions among major Earth system components such as continents, oceans, atmosphere, cryosphere, and life. The questions ... Full description.

This site provides access to a number of visual resources and supporting material illustrating the concept of radioactive decay and its central role in radiometric dating. Visualizations include diagrams, graphs, static illustrations and photos. Resources found on this site are suitable for use in lectures and classes and may also be used as the basis for labs or other activities. Full description.

This clearinghouse consists of crystallography links with an emphasis on education and tutorials. There is also a search feature, which allows the user to explore a large crystallographic database. Additionally, the site is available in French. Full description.