The Earth Scientist, Volume XXVI, Issue 3, Fall 2010

• Using the “Is It a Scientific Theory?” Activity to Accompany The Nature of Science Poster, adapted by John W. Christensen, Global Science Curriculum Project
• What Good is a Rock?, by Pat Oso, Mineral Information Institute
• Sometimes Even Better Than It Was: Reclamation of Mined Land, by Andrew A. Sicree, Ph.D., Grace Prep High School
• Teaching about the Importance of Minerals, by John W. Christensen, Global Science Curriculum Project
• The Not-So-Rare Earth Elements, by Andrew A. Sicree, Ph.D., Grace Prep High School
• Exploring Energy - Celebrate Earth Science Week 2010, by Geoff Camphire, American Geological Institute

The hard copy of this issue contains 3 full color posters: one from MII on the nature of science, one from AGI on Earth Science Week 2010, and a third about National Fossils Week from the National Park Service (NPS).