The Johnson GEO CENTRE: Earth’s Geological Showcase

The Johnson GEO CENTRE is a geological museum in St. John’s. It was built by Mr. Paul Johnson, a retired St. John’s businessman and philanthropist, after he became captivated by geology. The uniquely constructed CENTRE has several exhibits that explain the fundamentals of geoscience, demonstrate Ear...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blackwood, R. Frank
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Geological Association of Canada 2009
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Online Access:https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/GC/article/view/12594
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Summary:The Johnson GEO CENTRE is a geological museum in St. John’s. It was built by Mr. Paul Johnson, a retired St. John’s businessman and philanthropist, after he became captivated by geology. The uniquely constructed CENTRE has several exhibits that explain the fundamentals of geoscience, demonstrate Earth history through the geology of Newfoundland and Labrador, show the evolution and world-wide migration of human beings, and emphasize the importance of Earth resources and good stewardship to the future of Earth’s peoples. Students are welcomed by entertaining, curriculum-based, geo-education programs. These and other public-awareness-of-geo-science activities are the main focus for GEO’s dedicated staff and volunteers. SOMMAIRE Le Johnson Geo Centre est un musée géologique situé à St. John’s. Il a été construit par M. Paul Johnson, un homme d’affaire à la retraite et philanthrope, après qu’il se fut passionné pour la géologie. La construction unique du Centre comporte plusieurs expositions qui expliquent les principes de base des géosciences; décrivent l’histoire de la Terre en s’appuyant sur la géologie de Terre-Neuve et Labrador; montrent l’évolution humaine et ses grandes migrations; et soulignent l’importance des ressources terrestres et la nécessité d’une bonne intendance à cet égard, pour l’avenir des peuples de la Terre. Les programmes de géo-éducation du Centre offrent aux étudiants des contenus amusants et adaptés à leur niveau académique. Ces programmes et autres activités de sensibilisation du public aux géosciences constituent le principal centre d’intérêt des employés et bénévoles dévoués du Geo.