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Singletary, Ted; Miller, Rickie – Science Teacher, 2009
An instructional unit incorporating some of the Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) hydrology protocols provides an excellent way to connect academic learning, scientific inquiry, multiple subjects, and the values required for concerned citizenship in a democracy. This article describes the GLOBE hydrology protocols…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Democracy, Earth Science, Water
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Mayer, Victor J. – Science Teacher, 1991
Presented are the reasons why the earth sciences must play a major role in curriculum renovation. Philosophical, methodological, and conceptual contributions to K-12 curriculum content are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Geology
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Rosenthal, Dorothy B. – Science Teacher, 1990
Developed is an interdisciplinary unit that deals with global warming and the greenhouse effect. Included are 10 lessons that can be used to supplement existing plans or used as a basis for developing a new unit. Included are modeling, laboratory, graphing, role-playing, and discussion activities. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Global Approach, Graphs
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Alexander, Richard; Robertson, Bill – Science Teacher, 1997
Describes the Critical Issues Forum, a multidisciplinary program designed to encompass computer technology, current global issues, and effective teaching and learning practices. Features open-ended, collaborative activities that deal with current, real-world issues. Discusses analysis of the issues and integrating technology. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology