The sport of orienteering is described briefly and ideas are presented that may be useful to the earth science teacher. (SA)

Suggests how modifications on a mini-compressor can result in a low-cost vacuum filtration system for use with suspended sediments in the field or laboratory. Explains and illustrates the changes needed to make the apparatus efficient and servicable for providing data for mass balance, geochemical exploration, and environmental studies. (ML)

Recounts the adventures of a journey taken through France and Italy. Makes an analogy of this trip to that of the one Charles Dickens took in 1844. Describes silicified horizons of the southern Paris Basin, moraines, outcrops, and "Hoodoos." (RT)

A model for a field course in any of the earth sciences for secondary students is presented. Aspects of planning, logistics, curriculum, accreditation, and evaluation are addressed. (MR)

Justification for maintaining field experience in undergraduate geological education is presented. Emphasis is placed on educating the student rather than providing technical training. (SA)

Advocates the use of field trips for improving students' image-interpretation abilities. Presents guidelines for developing a field trip for an aerial-photo interpretation class or a remote-sensing class. Reviews methodology employed, content emphasis, and includes an exercise that was used on a trip. (ML)

Describes a field project and associated activities used by the author with high school students in analyzing the Osage-type underfit stream. (PR)

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.…

Presents a plea for the conservation of fossil sites of value to paleontologists. Suggests proper behavior and procedures for collectors to maintain good relationships with property owners, and solutions for conserving the fossil resources. (JR)

Describes the design and logistics of a one-month, 1600 km bicycle tour field trip in which the travel, not the stops, is the major teaching tool. Provides a map and a summarized itinerary of the geology experience of southern California and Nevada. (RT)

Describes a source of diversity and enrichment for summer field experiences. Presents information on the geographic and geologic setting, glacial history and record, relative dating of deposits, and use for student experience. Tables include a generalized location of the area, summary of moraine morphology, and pictures. (RT)

This is an annotated list of marine field stations suitable for summer study or research in carbonate geology and tropical marine sciences. Thirteen are listed and described in detail. Equipment is discussed and reference is made to research-oriented Caribbean facilities for graduate study or field courses. (Author/SA)

Describes an undergraduate structural geology course that incorporates field lab time and research. Lectures, outside readings, and in-class experimentation are coordinated with the field work to prepare a scientific report. (MA)

Describes an undergraduate field program, developed over a period of five years at Iowa State University, which provides a combination of field experience and an opportunity for the prospective teacher to work with secondary school students in the field for a one-week period. (PR)

The effectiveness of an interactive computer-based instruction program designed to give students experience with exploratory drilling is compared to a previously used field-oriented simulated exploration program. The development, operation, and implementation of the computer program are discussed. (DC)