Welcome!
Introductions
Speed-Dating Style
 Who
you are
 Where and what you teach
 Why you are here
Why We Think We Are Here
Objectives
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Know the different types of volcanos, volcanic
constructs, and volcanic features on Earth and
understand how they form
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Relate different volcanos and volcanic
constructs to tectonic processes
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Be able to contrast and compare volcanic
features on Earth with those found in our solar
system
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Be able to construct a geologic story based on
interpretations drawn from direct observations
Objectives
 Be
able to bring content and hands-on
inquiry based, standards-aligned activities
into the classrooms in ways that are
appropriate for the grade level being
taught
 Friday
and Saturday … take what we have
done … add what you know …
collaboratively create a sequence for use
in your classroom
How to Have a
Really, Really Good Experience
 Be
flexible
 Play nice
 Stay hydrated
 Safety third
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Not really … safety FIRST!
 Eat dessert first, life is uncertain
How to Have an
Outstanding Experience
that and …
 Ask questions
 Think about how what you are seeing and
learning is different from your prior
construct
 Think about how you will use this
information
 Network … network … network
 All
Logistical Drivel
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Bathrooms
 Snacks … always
 B/L/D on Campus – Hamilton Dining Hall
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7:00-9:30 am
11:00-2:00 pm
5:00-7:30 pm
B/L provided in field; Dinner on your own!
 Parking Passes … strongly recommended …
 University store and post office … researcher
needed
 University of Wyoming Credit … postponed to F
More Logistical Drivel
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Tomorrow:
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8:00-12:45 – in classroom
Lunch
Move luggage to Steph’s or Justin’s room and turn in
keys
Load bus including additional materials (H2O) – at
Henderson Hall (dorm)
Depart at 2:00
Tonight – pack a small bag for the field; board
the bus immediately after Monday lunch
Photos in Flickr
 Upload
images to share with others in
Flickr … free, easy, fast, fun …
http://www.flickr.com/groups/
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 You
will need an account, and you will
need to join our LPI 2009 Field Experience
Group