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Soundscape Ecology: Rich Contexts for Investigating Conservation Biology & the Effect of Informal Environmental Experiences on Youth's Conceptual Understanding, Interest and Identity Development
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Ghadiri, Maryam Ghadiri – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Recent educational studies have shown increasing lack of interest and participation of youth (ages 10-14 years old) in various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields in the U.S. The decline in the number of youth choosing to study STEM fields in higher education and the resulting lack of STEM professionals in the society…
Descriptors: Ecology, Conservation (Environment), Biology, Environmental Education
Is Your Soil Sick?
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Sterling, Donna R.; Hargrove, Dori L. – Science and Children, 2012
For many children, summertime is free time. For parents, summer often means searching for structured learning opportunities for their children. For teachers, summer can mean heading back to school for professional development. The elementary science institute for teachers that the authors conduct includes a summer science camp for children. Last…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Learning Experience, Elementary School Science
PD Pathways: Attending a Science Institute
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Ashmann, Scott; Marcou, Darcy; Lange, Melissa; Konitzer, Andrea – Science and Children, 2010
For two weeks during Summer 2009, three elementary school teachers--Darcy Marcou, Melissa Lange, and Andrea Konitzer--participated in a science institute directed by Scott Ashmann, a science education professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The purpose of this institute for elementary school teachers was to learn (a) more about Earth…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Institutes (Training Programs), Summer Science Programs, Earth Science
Summer Science Camps.
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Rice, Dale R.; Duckett, Josephine – Science and Children, 1980
Two kinds of summer science camp experiences for elementary children are described. The program is intended to provide elementary teachers and preservice teachers with a chance to practice their science teaching skills. The Day Camp (K-3) emphasizes the senses and the Overnight Camp program (4-6) emphasizes instruction in science. (SA)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education
The Land Is Like a Book.
Andrews, Tom – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2002
A 10-day summer science camp for high school students at an ecological research station in the Canadian tundra combines outdoor education and science education. Experiences with Dene elders led staff to implement their traditional teaching methods using the landscape as teacher. All classes are held outside, and a Dene couple complements the staff…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Canada Natives, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
A Journey of Surprises: Rivers Reveal Their Secrets to Idaho Students Researching Water Quality through Rigorous Scientific Inquiry.
Boss, Suzie – Northwest Education, 2002
Idaho secondary students learn the scientific method through outdoor environmental projects related to water quality monitoring. A program trains teachers to design project-based learning and provides extensive followup support. Five-day summer workshops immerse teachers in the types of projects they will orchestrate with their own students.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education