The Active Learning Edition of Geology Today brings a unique hands-on approach to teaching and learning physical geology. Using selected lab exercises from Tom Freeman's Geoscience Laboratory, Third Edition, Geology Today's Active Learning Edition allows instructors to incorporate lab experiences into their course without requiring separate lab time or extensive materials. The lab exercises can be used for in-class exercises or assigned for homework.

The Active Learning Edition also incorporates the complete Geology Today Study Guide into the text, giving students a chance to check their comprehension of key concepts and to reinforce their understanding of the material they are covering. The text is loose-leaf, three-hole punched and ready for a binder, and costs about the same price as a used book.

Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet addresses the topic of physical geology from a "whole earth" perspective to show students how geologic processes are inter-related. The text has been praised for its accessible, engaging writing style and for its stunning art and illustration program.