Conjugate Fractures form in Clay

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Title:

Conjugate Fractures form in Clay

Url:

https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3863.ht...

Creator:

Kelso, Paul

Publisher:

Carleton College (Northfield, Minn.). Science Education Resource Center

Description: Understanding certain aspects of structural geology can be challenging for undergraduates, and the good people at "On the Cutting Edge" have worked to create this useful resource to help students and educators. This particular lesson plan was created by Paul Kelso of Lake Superior State University, and it was designed for students who have a bit of background knowledge of structural geology. The activity will help students learn about the concept of Mohr-Coulomb failure and also afford them a physical understanding of conjugate fracture/fault systems. As with other plans offered in this series, the piece provides information on the necessary materials (such as clay) required for the activity, along with teaching tips, assessment tools, and techniques.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Structural geology -- Faults and folds
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology

Key Concept:

Geology -- Fractures
Geology -- Faults

Date Issued:

2011-02-01

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- DOC
Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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