No money, planning, or travel required. Enjoy the beauty of one of the world's most beautiful parks from anywhere-- all you need is a computer! Gain some knowledge about the incredible magmatic history, mineralogy, and magmatic features at Yosemite that will impress your friends, family, and even professors. 

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Why a virtual field trip? The world has so many incredible locations that offer us life-changing experiences and knowledge. However, oftentimes it is difficult to travel to those locations due to money, time, or ability. Thankfully, current technology allows us to bring those locations to you! The purpose of this virtual field trip is to offer a free educational experience that is available for everyone.

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What will I learn?

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This virtual field trip will take you through three main sections: Geologic Time/Yosemite's History, Mineralogy, and Magmatic Features (dikes, enclaves, and stoped blocks). Using videos, images, and various interactive features, you will learn about Yosemite's formation through incremental growth, determine the type of rock that Yosemite is known for by studying minerals, and understand how the processes behind magmatic features seen in the park.

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Do I need to have any previous geology knowledge?

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No! This virtual field trip is designed at the level of an introductory geology course for undergraduates. However, anyone is more than welcome to learn and there are no prerequisites!

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What supplies do I need to participate?

 

All you need is a desktop device and WiFi to access and fully interact with this website. Unfortunately, this virtual field trip is not currently suited for mobile use!

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How long will this take me to complete?

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This virtual field trip will take approximately 60 minutes to complete! Unless, of course, you are a speedy learner! 

 

Can I use this field trip in my classroom?

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Yes! This website is a tool for anyone to use including teachers, students, etc. 

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How can I get more information?

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For my information, please refer to the "Tools/Resources" page or contact me, Rebekah King, below. I am happy to answer any questions and would love to hear your feedback! Donations are also greatly appreciated!

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Let's get started!