Using a forensic - based learning approach to teach geochemistry

Authors

  • Sebastiano Ettore Spoto Consorzio Interuniversitario Scienze Fisiche Applicate (CISFA)
  • Roberta Somma Università degli Studi di Messina
  • Francesco Crea Università di Messina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.99S1A31

Keywords:

fluorine compounds, geochemistry, Forensic - based learning approach

Abstract

Science occupies an important and unique role in the criminal justice system and the geochemistry has an important role in investigating cases attributable to crimes against the environment. In this paper, the authors proposed a forensic-based learning methodology in teaching geochemistry using the fluorine compounds and their chemical, mineralogical and geochemical properties. With the assignment of a hypothetical, although realistically, issue, students will develop communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning skills based on recommended topics. Proposals for assessments and learning objectives are discussed in the present paper.

Author Biographies

  • Sebastiano Ettore Spoto, Consorzio Interuniversitario Scienze Fisiche Applicate (CISFA)

    Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina

  • Roberta Somma, Università degli Studi di Messina

    Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina

  • Francesco Crea, Università di Messina
    Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina

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Published

2021-09-30

Issue

Vol 99, SUPPL NO 1 (2021): New Horizons in Teaching Science 2019

Section

New Horizons in Teaching Science (Conference Proceedings)

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