Describes activities in the "Earth Science Activities" book (available from the author). Activities range from simple to complex, with detailed instructions/information for the teacher to conduct the activity as is or with modification to meet individual class/student needs. Includes sample activity: "Ashfall in Washington-Courtesy of Mount St.…

Discusses earth science enrollments in grades 9 to 12 during the period 1960 to date. (SL)

Describes a summer program, funded by the National Science Foundation, focusing on environmental problems. (PEB)

Students use aerial photographs in this investigation as they study erosion and deposition along a section of Lake Erie's coast and learn about how groins affect these processes. The teacher's guide presents an overview of the unit, a materials list, suggested instructional approaches, answers to discussion questions, and evaluation items. A…

Describes the purpose and possible uses of the new American Geological Institute/National Science Teachers Association Earth Science Examination. Provides an order blank for obtaining the test. Stresses that the test is specifically designed to test concepts and problem-solving ability. (CW)

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)

Reports that teachers of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) exhibit most of the characteristics typical of earth science teachers. However, their backgrounds in geology are superior to those of most earth science teachers. CEEP students tend to be academically above average. (Author/MA)

Reviews the Crustal Evolution Project (CEEP) for the development and evaluation of geology materials to supplement existing science curricula. (SL)

Reports findings of a national evaluation of the Crustal Evolution Education Project focusing on student/teacher characteristics and student achievement and attitudes. Evaluation objectives, design of evaluation, instruments and methods of data collection are included. Directions developed for center coordinators/test teachers and samples of…

This investigation presents activities related to the geological history of Ohio and Ohio's mineral wealth. Energy is discussed briefly as it relates to high sulfer content Ohio coal. The lessons are presented in the form of a teachers' guide and a students' guide. In the teachers' guide, an overview of the study is followed by the prerequisite…