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We are pleased to announce the release of the Almanac of Geoscience Experiments<\/strong>\u00a0in English.<\/p>\n

Geology often remains on the sidelines in school education, despite being key to understanding the world around us. For teachers looking to enrich their lessons in science, social studies, or geography, the\u00a0Almanac of Geoscience Experiments<\/em>\u00a0offers twelve simple activities that open a\u00a0window into the fascinating world of geology.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The experiments demonstrate various geological processes, such as the formation of volcanic calderas, erosion, tectonic plate movement, or the modeling of heat flow from Earth\u2019s\u00a0interior to the surface. Pupils can try folding rock layers, simulate erosion using sand and water, or observe how magma releases gases. Each experiment is designed to be quick and easy to prepare, using readily available materials.<\/p>\n

The almanac provides teachers with a\u00a0practical and inspiring tool to make geology accessible and engaging for students of all ages.<\/p>\n

Almanac was created by\u00a0Petr Bro\u017e<\/a>\u00a0in collaboration with illustrator\u00a0Lucie \u0160kodov\u00e1<\/a>\u00a0(Ajeejee). Text contributions were made by Mat\u011bj Machek, Ond\u0159ej Kr\u00fdza and Lenka \u0160pi\u010d\u00e1kov\u00e1. The work is published under a\u00a0free license and may be freely distributed and used for any purpose, provided the authors are credited (texts: Petr Bro\u017e et al., illustrations: Lucie \u0160kodov\u00e1<\/em>) and the\u00a0CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>\u00a0license is preserved.<\/p>\n

This unique publication brings together a wide range of hands-on experiments and demonstrations. It serves as a practical resource for teachers, students, and science enthusiasts, offering clear instructions, illustrations, and explanations that make geoscientific principles accessible and engaging.<\/p>\n

The English edition opens the door for a broader international audience, supporting interactive science education and inspiring curiosity about the Earth and its processes.<\/p>\n

Files for download:<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.ig.cas.cz\/en\/experiments\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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