Developing methodology for earth science education by creating database for regional geology

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25870269
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Science education; Education on school subjects and activities
• Research Institution: University of Fukui
• Principal Investigator: Miyoshi Masaya 福井大学, 学術研究院教育・人文社会系部門(教員養成), 准教授 (50557353)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 地学教育 / 地域地質 / 教材開発 / ウェブ教材 / 教育実践 / 福井県

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study created a database for regional geology “Fukui Geo Spots” for promoting the earth science education in elementary and junior high schools by using regional geology materials. This database helps students to learn geology and the geological development around them. In order to enrich the database, this study investigated a number of geological outcrops in the Fukui prefecture, and collected typical rock samples, some of which were analysed for their chemical compositions and radiometric age. Evaluating the educational practices in junior high schools indicates that the database is a helpful Information and Communication Technology tool for advanced field trips.

Free Research Field

火山岩石学，地球化学，地学教育