This study examined the effectiveness of computer-assisted and excursion strategies on secondary school students' achievement in Biology towards sustainable development. The study adopted quazi experimental research design. The population consisted of all the biology students in public senior secondary schools in South West, Nigeria. The sample…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of teacher efficacy, the type of certification route taken by individuals, the number of content hours taken in the sciences, field-based experience and class size on middle school student achievement as measured by the 8th grade STAAR in a region located in South Texas. This data provides…

Our study explores how students apply geoscientific knowledge learned in the classroom to phenomena in a field setting. This was investigated by collecting video data from an ordinary high school context in Norway involving one teacher and a class of 17 high school students. We analyzed how the students learned rock identification and relative…

There is considerable international interest in the value of residential fieldwork for school students. In the UK, pressures on curriculum time, rising costs and heightened concern over students' safety are curtailing residential experiences. Collaboration between several key fieldwork providers across the UK created an extensive programme of…

Studies in field biology should be encouraged and given their right place in curricula. (PS)

Discussed is one teacher's method of teaching students to use various marine and scientific apparati while studying important relationships within the ecosystem. A data retrieval chart is included with questions and problems to ask about the data, along with information on how to interpret the data chart. (MA)

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 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)

Describes field work utilizing common weeds to teach ecological concepts to biology students. (LS)

Describes a class investigation as to why scale insects (Family Coccidae) should attack only one of three liquid amber trees on the school grounds. (JR)

Describes a program in environmental education in which secondary school students and teachers extensively studied the North-eastern region of the United States on a one month camping trip. Details of the budget, suggested personal equipment, and group camping equipment are provided. (JR)

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

Described is a project which measured the parameters of the moon's orbit and the moon's size with various equipment, photographs, and calculations. The goals for this project included: completion within a 6-8 week period, reliance on existing equipment and data obtained, and provision for hands-on experience to advanced high school students.…

Discusses the three phases of a three-day intensive research study field trip: planning and pre-trip training; actual trip; and post-trip report, research and data organization, and final trip evaluation. Included is a sample program of the limnology field trip taken by the Grafton High School, Wisconsin. (CC)

Presented is a classroom activity designed to acquaint students with sampling techniques before going into the field. Using a one-inch quadrat, students sample a printed page and learn to collect and interpret their data. Performance objectives, preassessment, teaching strategies, postassessment, and illustrations are included. (MA)