The benefits attributed to field trips by science educators are: social development; observation and perception skills; giving meaning to learning; providing first-hand experience and stimulating interest and motivation. Arguably, the "real value" of field work is attributed by students. In this study, 100 first-year students took part…

The relationship that exists between students and science and technology (S&T) is a complex and important one. If it is positive, then social, economic and environmental consequences are to be expected. Yet, many problems of interest/motivation/attitude (I/M/A) towards S&T have been recorded. A lot of research has been conducted on this…

Describes approximately 15 hours of activities in the Sellicks Beach Area suitable for high school students interested in studying sedimentary and structural geology, geomorphology, and human land use patterns. (CP)

Describes an itinery for a four day camping trip into the Olary district of South Australia. Provides numerous geologic activities. (CP)

Reports on the geology of a 60 square kilometer area located within the central Mt. Lofty Ranges with special references to teaching activities. (CP)

Provides a description of the geological history of the Naracoorte area of South Australia, and outlines how an excursion to the Naracoorte caves can be used to teach major ideas in biology. Background information including questions and activities are suggested. (JR)

A field camp was arranged to provide positive experiences in learning about the history, geography and ecology of an area. (PS)

Article describes how inservice instruction can make a field trip for primary grades a good learning experience for teachers and students. (BR)

Building stone provides opportunities for geological study of weathering of different rocks in a particular environment and similar rocks in different environment. The principle studied can be applied on a large scale from the observation of small-scale weathering. Examples of weathering are drawn mainly from the Sydney region of Australia. (RE)

Educational software simulations provide a powerful tool for educators, offering an opportunity for learners to experience situations that are otherwise unavailable because they are too dangerous, too expensive, too long in duration, or removed from the learner in time and/or space. In a similar way, the Web offers an even greater audience the…

Describes a high school science activity designed to give students an opportunity to observe scientific work in the community. Students were released from classes to visit laboratories, pharmacies, workshops and industries in the local community, and were later required to report on their findings. (JR)

Advocates the establishment of a field study center in South Australia for the training of primary and secondary school teachers in the methods of conducting field studies. (JR)

The aim of this document is to give teachers in Tasmania an understanding of the importance and usefulness of the environment as a learning resource both as an immediate stimulus for learning and for the long term process of forming sound community values. The document provides schools with a basis for the development of environmental resources…