23rd Annual Consortium Of Geologists

23 rd Annual Consortium of Geologists Welcome attendees

Opening Remarks
Thank you for coming
Purpose of this session
Review recent research data in light of current theories on the formation of Earth’s surface
Determine if a new or revised theory is needed

Current Theory
“Baked Apple” theory
As the Earth cooled it became wrinkled like a baked apple resulting in mountains, oceans and continents forming where they exist today.
Land Bridges
From time to time in the past land bridges would form between continents then disappear.

Procedure
You will be presented with new data (evidence) and given 5-10 minutes to discuss with your breakout group.
Can the evidence be explained by the current theory?
Does it suggest a new theory? Why, why not?
Remember you believe the current theory.

Procedure
Notes should be taken on the data and the discussion in your group.
The session will reconvene and debate additional questions about the data.
Scientists, like most people, are reluctant to change
New theories take a preponderance of data.

Procedure
At the end of the conference you will write a 1 page summary of the evidence provided and the theory your group developed.
Clearly explain how the evidence supports your theory.

New Data Set 1

Questions
What evidence was presented?
Does the current theory explain this evidence?
What could explain this evidence?
Is this sufficient evidence for a new/revised theory?
What questions would still need to be answered?

Data Set 2

Questions
What is the new evidence?
What connections do you see between this evidence and the data given to you earlier?
Does this evidence support a new or revised theory?
What would your new theory be?
Is there any evidence missing in your theory?

New Data 3

Questions
What new evidence was provided?
How does this affect your previous ideas?
What is your theory now?

Wrap-up
The evidence you saw was actually presented over many years, however the process you followed was the same as many geologists around the world followed during the early to mid 1900’s.
Class/homework – complete your 1 page summary.

Wrap-up
Class/homework
On a separate sheet of paper write your 1 page summary of the evidence provided and the theory your group developed.
Clearly explain how the evidence supports your theory.

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