Course: School demonstration Experiments in Geology

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Course title School demonstration Experiments in Geology
Course code KGE/SPG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lehotský Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Mineralogy. Crystals and their properties, physical properties of minerals, chemical properties of minerals. Determination of minerals. Demonstration and individual experiments from mineralogy (crystal growth, production of axial crosses of crystal systems, models of crystals, practical determination of mineral properties, practical determination of minerals). 2. Petrology. Mineral composition of rocks. Determination of rocks. Optical microscopy of rocks. Demonstration and individual experiments from petrology (determination of rock properties, determination of rocks). 3. General geology. Structure of the Earth, shapes of the Earth's surface, continuous and discontinuous structures. Pedology. Demonstration and individual experiments in general geology (erosion, sedimentation, grading, tectonic models, pedological probes). 4. Paleontology. An overview of the evolution of life on Earth. Determination of fossils. Demonstration and individual experiments in paleontology (fossil casting, basic environmental reconstruction, fossil determination). 5. Technical means used in geology teaching. 6. Problems of school experiments in geology. 7. Utilization of models in practical geology education. 8. Possibilities of practical training outside of school. 9. School excursion from geology and its preparation. 10. Reflection of geological experiments.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 15 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is intended for students of geology and environmental teaching. Individual practical experiments usable in school practice are discussed in the course.
Students will acquire laboratory and technical skills, ability to prepare, perform and interpret demonstration experiment, ability to interpret fundamental experiments on mineralogy, petrology, general geology, paleontology. The student should be able to explain the function principle of technical devices used in geological practice.
Prerequisites
Passing KGE / DIGL didactics geology
KGE/DIGEL

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Recommended literature
  • Balada J. a kol. (2007). Rámcový vzdělávací program pro gymnázia se sportovní přípravou. Praha.
  • Balada J. a kol. (2007). Rámcový vzdělávací program pro gymnázia. Praha.
  • Bouška V. et al. (1984). Geologie pro gymnázia. SPN Praha.
  • Kočárek E., Pavlíček V. (1990). Úvod do všeobecné didaktiky geologie. České Budějovice.
  • Pauk F. (1979). Didaktika geologických věd. SPN, Praha.
  • Zapletal J., Janoška M., Bičíková L., Tomančáková M. (2000). Přírodopis 9. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Geology and Environmental Protection for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer