Exploring Geochemistry in the Classroom Using MELTS Computational Tools

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Title:

Exploring Geochemistry in the Classroom Using MELTS Computational Tools

Url:

https://serc.carleton.edu/usingdata/datasheets/MELTS_Tool.html

Creator:

Mueller, Aleshia
Rissler, Heather

Publisher:

Science Education Resource Center

Description: This guide instructs teachers in classroom use of the MELTS software package. MELTS is a software package designed to facilitate thermodynamic modeling of phase equilibria in magmatic systems. It is used by scientists to model igneous processes such as the composition of magma melts as pressure and temperature change, or to test scenarios such as how much sulfur a volcano gives off. Teaching topics include: mineralogy and thermodynamics, the mineral composition and properties of igneous rocks, and compositional variations in Earth's mantle and crustal materials. Students will learn to interpret phase diagrams; understand how melting can drive compositional changes in mantle and crustal rocks; use forward modelling to examine crystal fractionation and equilibrium crystallization; and perform experiments on a computer using compositional data from scientific literature. There is a link to the MELTS website with instructions for using the tool, links to scientific and educational resources that use the tool, and instructions for citing its use.

LC Classification:

Education -- Theory and practice of education -- Teaching (Principles and practice) -- Technology. Educational technology
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Geochemistry
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Mathematics -- Instruments and machines -- Calculating machines -- Electronic computers. Computer science -- Other topics, A-Z -- Computational grids

GEM Subject:

Science -- Chemistry
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Educational Technology -- Technology

Date Issued:

2010-06-02

Resource Type:

Tool -- Software
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

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)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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