It's been a while since I last wrote about earth sciences. Here's one blog post to teach your kids about volcanoes. I've chronicled my one week fieldwork around Mayon volcano and the Irosin Caldera. If you haven't heard about Irosin Caldera, then you've probably heard only of Bulusan volcano being an active volcano. However, did… Continue reading Volcanology Fieldwork in Bicol – Revisiting Eruptive Deposits of Mayon, Bulusan, and Irosin Caldera
Category: Geology
Leaving foot prints behind in Antique, Panay Island: textbook sedimentary rock formations, pristine coral reef, and friendly locals
Even to this day, I feel glad to my core that I took Geology as my college course. My work as geologist has allowed me to travel around the country and abroad. I got to set foot on different islands and observe the different types of rocks that my country is made of. I also… Continue reading Leaving foot prints behind in Antique, Panay Island: textbook sedimentary rock formations, pristine coral reef, and friendly locals
I’ve deactivated my Facebook and it’s been absolute bliss
Hey everyone. I hope you are all doing fine. Sorry I had not been active on my blog this month as my schedule has been crazy. I also deactivated my Facebook due to post-election toxicity. I also had to remove "friends" on my friends' list due to political differences which I will not expound on… Continue reading I’ve deactivated my Facebook and it’s been absolute bliss
My Favorite Homeschooling and Virtual Class Tools
I treat homeschooling and virtual class as if I'm about to be deployed on an expedition that requires preparation. One of the ways I do to prep for my class is to arm myself to the teeth with gadgets to help enhance my virtual classroom. I have invested personal resources to upgrade my tools and… Continue reading My Favorite Homeschooling and Virtual Class Tools
I’m teaching mineralogy this semester and it has been awesome so far
Hello, my dear readerships! How's everyone doing? Been so busy a lot with enrollment stuff for my Master's and then, preparation for my class in Mineralogy. But today, I have just paid for my tuition fee and have already oriented my students for the semester so I got a bit of time to unwind and… Continue reading I’m teaching mineralogy this semester and it has been awesome so far
Free Online Resources to Make Your Science Lessons Fun and Engaging
Hey, everyone! How are you doing? I have been exploring ways to teach science for our homeschooling this year and got to visit and explore so many websites. I have listed down below our current favorites. Hope you find the online resources below useful for your homeschooling as well. Study Jams Would you be interested… Continue reading Free Online Resources to Make Your Science Lessons Fun and Engaging
Step Up Your Storytelling and Teaching Activities Through ArcGIS StoryMaps
Some of my readers in the Philippines recently reached out to me via Facebook. They have heard about my Geology Tours from other homeschooling families and asked when I could bring it back even if it's just virtually. It warms my heart to know that families have missed me and the tours I gave before… Continue reading Step Up Your Storytelling and Teaching Activities Through ArcGIS StoryMaps
Virtual Geology Tour Series – Volcanoes
Did you miss my Geology Tours? No worries. Watch these videos of volcanoes with me and learn a few things about volcanoes. Iceland Volcanic Eruption Iceland is a land of ice and fire, due to its location near the Arctic Circle and its position on top of a mid-ocean ridge and a hot spot. It… Continue reading Virtual Geology Tour Series – Volcanoes
Virtual Tours to Visit and Explore as Part of Homeschooling Activities
One of the best things about internet and technology are the development of virtual tours. While virtual tours do not really give the same thrill like the real ones, it's the cheapest way to see the rest of the world. It's also our only option now that we are still in this pandemic. I have… Continue reading Virtual Tours to Visit and Explore as Part of Homeschooling Activities
VOLCANOPH App – Know the Latest Updates About Philippine Active Volcanoes Straight from the Experts
I'm so proud of the scientists and engineers of the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) for launching yet another app to help our countrymen get reliable information and updates about our active volcanoes in the country. The VolcanoPH app which was just launched today basically gives its users the latest bulletin and alerts about our… Continue reading VOLCANOPH App – Know the Latest Updates About Philippine Active Volcanoes Straight from the Experts