The class Earth Science Outside: Tooele County Geology and Heritage is being offered again this year.

Taught by Genevieve Atwood, PhD, former State Geologist, presently with Earth Science Education.

TCSD teachers can earn one re-licensure point per session up to a maximum of four points.

Open to responsible public meaning, at minimum, adults interested in Tooele’s geology; children under 18 only when supervised by an adult other than the teacher-participant. Must sign waiver.

The class Earth Science Outside: Tooele County Geology and Heritage is being offered again this year.

Taught by Genevieve Atwood, PhD, former State Geologist, presently with Earth Science Education.

TCSD teachers can earn one re-licensure point per session up to a maximum of four points.

Open to responsible public meaning, at minimum, adults interested in Tooele’s geology; children under 18 only when supervised by an adult other than the teacher-participant. Must sign waiver.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Gain confidence to go outside and teach what you see. Specifically: • Model the new Utah Science Framework • Recognize Earth science phenomena of Tooele County • Consider the importance of Tooele County’s record of climate change from the Ice Ages to the present. • Appreciate Tooele County’s mining heritage • Learn about Basin and Range tectonics • Practice how to tell older geology from younger geology

See the attached flier for more details. Come with bright eyes and filled with curiosity. Let Dr. Atwood share some of what’s special about places in Tooele County. (genevieveatwood@comcast.net )