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Peer reviewedGentile, James M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a summer research program that stresses follow-up on activities, and presentation of data at symposia and lectures. Provides information on participants, activities, student evaluations of the experience, and benefits. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedLanza, Janet; Smith, Garon C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Provides information on a program that seeks to increase the nation's supply of engineers and scientists by providing experiences with hands-on research. Describes activities, positive outcomes, and the evaluation of achievements. Concludes that participants and faculty members benefited from the experience. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedWilliams, Theodore R.; Powell, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Explains a summer research program which is a part of a required junior and senior independent study program. Provides information on selection of applicants, activities, outcomes, and a list of names and student projects. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
Phillips, Douglas – 1985
Using the Biomedical Sciences Preparatory Program (BioPrep) for illustration, this paper discusses an approach to educational improvement through the development of curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and the involvement of students in real-life problems. Opening sections describe BioPrep, a program designed to prepare rural high…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Grade 9
Peer reviewedEllis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
ENLIST Micros, a project designed to improve quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching, is described. Rationale and procedures behind its development; description of the pilot test model; results of the initial field test and an implementation study; description of the revised ENLIST Micros curriculum; and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Download full textAmidei, Rosemary – 1989
Since 1968, the California Sea Grant program has operated to produce scientific research oriented to solving problems in marine resource development, management, and conservation. This document decribes the facets of this program, their accomplishments and goals. Discussions include: (1) historical notes; (2) coastal governance; (3) coastal…
Descriptors: Animals, Conservation (Environment), Educational History, Environmental Education
van Trommel, Jacques, Ed. – 1990
Thirty papers from the International Symposium on Fieldwork in the Sciences (ISFIS) are presented. The program was divided into four blocks: (1) trends in fieldwork and curriculum aspects; (2) fieldwork activities, followed by discussion and reflection; (3) implementation and dissemination; and (4) field excursions to typical Dutch landscapes.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
