This report presents a description and evaluation of the Nature-Computer Camp (NCC), a science- and technology-oriented program for sixth-grade students from the District of Columbia Public Schools. The NCC experience is designed to offer students opportunities in such environmentally-related areas as woodland ecology, stream ecology, geology, as…

Describes the components and approach used in a computer-assisted map analysis program. Provides a course syllabus, program principles, and a listing of instructional resources. Also identifies and explains program materials for student and instructor use. (ML)

In this guide for teaching science in the Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida, the following items are included for each grade level from one to six: (1) county-adopted resources; (2) supplementary resources; (3) scope and sequence; (4) primary ideas, secondary ideas, and performance objectives; and (5) correlation with…

Describes the environmental studies program of the University of Vermont, which has at its core a rigorous undergraduate environmental studies degree program. Discusses the development of the undergraduate program, as well as the research and service aspects of this fifteen-year-old effort. (TW)

Provides an annotated list of references for educators on using computers in the classroom and for researchers in gathering background materials in preparation of articles, grant proposals, and presentations. Focuses specifically on the topic of computer simulation. (ML)

Described is how the computer was used in an environmental education module to develop students' decision-making skills and the concepts of probability. The computer was also used to analyze the presence of lead in the environment. (KR)

This first supplement to the Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books contains books received for the museum's 13th annual children's science book fair. Children's science books are listed under these headings: animals; astronomy; aviation and space; biography; careers; earth sciences; environment/conservation;…

Children's science books are listed under these headings: animals; astronomy; aviation and space; biography; careers; earth sciences; encyclopedias and reference books; environment and conservation; fiction; general science; life sciences; marine life; mathematics and computer science; medical and health sciences; physics and chemistry; plant…

This report presents a description and evaluation of the Nature-Computer Camp (NCC), an environmental and computer science program designed for sixth grade students in the District of Columbia public schools. Inputs, processes and outcomes based on a Planning, Monitoring and Implementing (PMI) Evaluation Model are reviewed for each of the four…

This report presents a description and evaluation of the Nature-Computer Camp (NCC), an environmental and computer science program designed for sixth grade students in the District of Columbia public schools. Inputs, processes and outcomes based on a Planning, Monitoring and Implementing (PMI) Evaluation Model are reviewed for each of the four…

Presented is the second annual supplement to the Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books 1973-1984. In this supplement, children's science books are listed under the headings of animals, astronomy, aviation and space, biography, earth sciences, encyclopedias and reference books, environment and conservation, fiction,…

This career academy course sequence guide is designed to give teachers a quick overview of the course sequences of well-known career academy and career pathway programs from across the country. The guide presents a variety of sample course sequences for the following academy themes: (1) arts and communication; (2) business and finance; (3)…