Groundwater origami: Folding paper models to visualize groundwater flow
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The training of geological scientists, more so than any other natural science, is dependent on how students learn to visualize and interpret complex three-dimensional problems at scales from micrometers kilometers over time that span seconds centuries. Traditionally, our classrooms are a disadvantage due standard two-dimensional use whiteboards or slide decks. We an even bigger when courses go online education. While computer simulations visualizations used, they can lack the flexibility for perform free-form exploration. novelty this research in paper aquifer models their implementation across seven academic institutions provide physical examples subsurface geologic structure quantify fluid flow through porous media. Students cut, fold, build hydrologic home classroom. Our methodology allows physically rotate cross-sectional areas, layer thicknesses, heterogeneity, confining units. These foldable low barrier entry understand relationships between water levels structure. experience using these both in-person highlights advantages disadvantages models. Results, although mostly anecdotal, suggest improve students’ learning enhance engagement with material. formal evaluations pre- post-model show low-scoring had most significant gains after being introduced At same time, there was no change number highest scoring group. classroom points new opportunities engage remote learners tools supporting flipped activities. vision community additional tool help bridge virtual gap, students, them develop mastery problem-solving.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Environmental Science
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2296-665X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.876853