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sible this tenth edition of Laboratory Manual in Physical
Outstanding Features Geology. Revisions in this new edition are based on suggestions
from faculty who used the last editon of the manual, feed-
This edition contains the tried-and-tested strengths of nine back from students using the manual, and market research by
past editions of this lab manual published over nearly three Pearson. New activities were field tested in Introductory
decades. The outstanding features listed below remain a Geology laboratories at West Chester University.
core part of this title. Development and production of this highly-revised
10th edition of Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology
Pedagogy for Diverse Styles/Preferences required the expertise, dedication, and cooperation of
of Learning many people. The very talented publishing team at Pearson
Education led the effort. Andy Dunaway’s knowledge
Hands-on multisensory-oriented activities with sam- of market trends, eternal quest to meet the needs of
ples, cardboard models, and GeoTools appeal to concrete faculty and students, and dedication to excellence guided the
/kinesthetic learners . High quality images, maps, charts, dia- vision for this extraordinary 10th edition. Jonathan
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grams, PowerPoints , cardboard models, and visualiza- Cheney’s pre-revision memos and developmental editing
tions appeal to visual/spatial learners . Activity sheets, charts, framed the revision goals for each topic and ensured that
lists, supporting text, and opportunities for discourse appeal all writing was practical and purposeful. Crissy Dudonis set
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to linguistic/verbal/read-write learners . PowerPoints and revision schedules, tracked revision progress, and efficiently
video clips appeal to auditory/aural learners . Numerical coordinated the needs and collaborative efforts of team
data, mathematics, models, graphs, systems, and opportu- members. Sarah Shefveland managed accuracy reviews
nities for discourse appeal to logical/abstract learners. of revision drafts. Connie Long managed the production
process. Her expertise and dedication to excellence enabled
Terminology of the American her to locate, manage, and merge disparate elements of lab
Geosciences Institute (AGI) manual production. Page design and proofing was expertly
managed by Jacki Russell, GEX Publishing Services. The
All terms are consistent with AGI’s latest Glossary of team at GEX Publishing Services, lead by Alison Smith and
Geology, which was developed by the AGI federation of Erin Hernandez, composited pages for publication. This
48 geoscientific and professional associations. The glossary process was especially difficult when it came to the activity
is available in print, online for a 30-day free trial period, worksheets, and we thank Alison and Erin for addressing
or as an app for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad from the App every challenge and achieving our product goals.
Store. See http://www.agiweb.org/pubs/glossary . We thank the following individuals for their construc-
tive criticisms and suggestions that led to improvements for
Materials this edition of the manual:
Laboratories are based on samples and equipment nor- Mark Boryta–Mount San Antonio College
mally housed in existing geoscience teaching laboratories Cinzia Cervato–Iowa State University
(page xiii ). James Constantopoulos–Eastern New Mexico University
Raymond Coveney–University of Missouri–Kansas City
GeoTools, GPS, and UTM John Dassinger–Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Meredith Denton-Hendrick–Austin Community College
There are rulers, protractors, a sediment grain size scale, Kelli Dilliard–Wayne State College
UTM grids, and other laboratory tools to cut from trans- Richard Dunning–Normandale Community College
parent sheets at the back of the manual. No other manual Carol Edson–Las Positas College
provides such abundant supporting tools! Students are Eleanor Gardner–University of Tennessee–Martin
introduced to GPS and UTM and their application in Alessandro Grippo–Santa Monica University
mapping. UTM grids are provided for most scales of U.S. Ruth Hanna–Las Positas College
and Canadian maps.

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