G-Camp
G- Camp (Geology Camp) for Teachers
G-Camp is a 14-day field excursion for thirty 5th – 12th grade earth science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of geology in the field and makes outdoor learning fun and exciting. G-Camp provides teachers with an introduction to the principles of geology, as well as the opportunity to develop and share curriculum materials to teach the standards required for grades 5th – 12th . This field experience puts the teachers on the outcrop of ancient marine rocks, on the slope of a volcano, on a fault, in a spectacular glacial valley, crossing sand dunes, at the toe of a landslide, in a pristine flowing stream, and in mines and caves – to mention just a few of the experiences of G-Camp. The teachers collect samples during the trip to augment their in-school lessons. Our itinerary takes us through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and back to Texas. We will go from slightly above sea level to elevations higher than 13,000 feet. The views and knowledge will take your breath away! We travel by commercial bus to each field location and stay in motels along the way. Being able to walk several miles a day is a requirement for participation in G-Camp. Over the last 14 years teachers in this program have influenced more than 75,000 5th – 12th grade students. The dates for this year’s camp are Saturday, June 29 to Friday, July 12, 2023.
Contact: Mike Pope, mcpope@tamu.edu
Website: https://geogeo.tamu.edu/academics/camps-outreach/gcamp.html
G-Camp is a 14-day field excursion for 30 5th-12th grade earth science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of geology in the field, helps teachers develop new curriculum and virtual fieldtrips for your classroom and makes outdoor learning fun and exciting. G-Camp will give teachers an introduction to geology principles and the opportunity to develop and share curriculum materials to teach the standards required for 5th-12th grade. This field experience puts the teachers on the outcrop of ancient marine rocks, on the slope of a volcano, on a fault, in a spectacular glacial valley, crossing sand dunes, at the toe of a landslide, in a pristine flowing stream, on landslides and in mines and caves - to mention just a few of the experiences of G-Camp. The teachers collect samples during the trip to augment their lessons.
Contact: Mike Pope, mcpope@tamu.edu
Website: https://geogeo.tamu.edu/academics/camps-outreach/gcamp.html