Enseñanza y divulgación a través del Canal Geología & Historia

Resum

The relationship between Geology and History began at the dawn of Humanity. In spite of this fact, an interdisciplinary approach between Geology and Human Sciences is not included in academic studies. In 2009, a group of professors interes- ted in this topic began to work in successive “Innova-Docencia” projects of the Complutense University of Madrid, carrying out several educational and science communication videos filmed in different parts of the Earth to show the relevant influence of Geology in History. Among other topics, the series shows the use of gold by ancient Andean cultures and turquoise by Sou- thwestern Native Americans, the great presence of copper in the Tartessian culture of the Southwestern Iberian Peninsula, the use of jade by Maori people in New Zealand or the probable influence of Iceland spar in Vikings’ sailing. In the videos, diffe- rent geological processes have also been simulated, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Iceland, volcanism in New Zealand or the Zumaia flysch. In the last one, it also included an experience with deafblind people to promote functional diversity in science. The 17 videos have been gathered in the Geology & History Channel, which currently has 624 subscribers and over 106000 views (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGKijud1L0MeSwuU1-jeBA). A short video that summarizes the most relevant contributions of the Channel will be presented at the meeting.