Describes an instructional format for introductory undergraduate earth science in which students work in small groups on topics of interest in earth science-related fields. (CP)

Reviews a study which sought to assess the influence of field activities, as compared to classroom-contained activities, upon students in an earth science laboratory course. Test results indicated that both groups had identical levels of lower-order learning but the field-oriented group demonstrated higher levels of understanding and application.…

Describes an environmental education course which meets during three long weekends at a setting away from campus during each semester. (SL)

Describes and provides evaluation of a one semester minicourse curriculum for undergraduate earth science instruction. (CP)

Compared attitudes, interests, and values of students in physical geology and environmental earth science courses. Significant differences were not found as indicated by comparisons of precourse/postcourse scores. Interpretation of the results and descriptions of the two courses are provided. (JN)

Discussed are the importance of earth science, how earth science should be taught, and when and to whom earth science should be taught. Topics which should be taught in a modern earth science course are suggested. (CW)

Explains how an environmental education course using a small group format was successfully modified for a large class setting through the use of whole class lectures and small group sessions (N=20-25) led by graduate teaching assistants. Includes course format and evaluation results. (DC)