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Objectives Know the different types of volcanos, volcanic constructs, and volcanic features on Earth and understand how they form Relate different volcanos and volcanic constructs to tectonic processes Be able to contrast and compare volcanic features on Earth with those found in our solar system 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 Not really … safety FIRST! Eat dessert first, life is uncertain

How to Have an Outstanding Experience All 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

Logistical Drivel Bathrooms Snacks … always B/L/D on Campus – Hamilton Dining Hall 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 Tomorrow: 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

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