The Good Earth: Introduction to Earth Science
The Good Earth: Introduction to Earth Science is the product of a unique collaboration between Earth Science specialists and experts in educational research. Now in its 4th edition, this text is explicitly designed to support active learning and student-centered teaching strategies in the college classroom. The structural elements of the book allow instructors to seamlessly incorporate interactive methods into their courses, fostering an environment that has been proven to improve student learning outcomes, increase daily attendance, and heighten overall enthusiasm for the geosciences.
The authors have centered the narrative on three essential scientific pillars: scientific literacy, the intersection of Earth Science and the human experience, and the science of global change. Rather than treating the scientific method as an isolated concept, the text weaves it throughout the discussion, utilizing real-world examples of human interaction with the planet as entry points for discovery. By focusing on global change as a consistent content theme, the book reflects the most current priorities in Earth Science research and provides students with a relevant, modern understanding of the world around them.
Book Specifications
- Title: The Good Earth: Introduction to Earth Science
- Author: David McConnell
- Edition: 4th Edition
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: January 27, 2017
- ISBN-10: 0078022886
- ISBN-13: 978-0078022883