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Hayward, O. T.; And Others – 1971
This publication is one of a series of single-topic problem modules designed for use in undergraduate geology and earth science courses. The first section, "Ain't It Flat? A Series of Experiments in Geodesy," presents various experiments for determining the earth's circumference (historically) and describes the use of satellites in determining the…
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Inquiry
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Meyer, Robert E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1974
Discusses two ninth grade ten-week courses which use problem solving as one of the main teaching methods. Anecdotes are used to set up problems to be solved in student investigations. (MLH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Minicourses
Bethlehem Area Schools, PA. – 1968
This curriculum guide, part of a series of science units, stresses concept-learning through the discovery approach and child-centered activities. It is intended that the unit will be studied in depth by grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. Kindergarten pupils will study the unit in less detail. "Our Useful Rocks" is studied in the kindergarten,…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Guides, Discovery Learning, Earth Science
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Akers, Brian N. – Science Activities, 1992
Describes an extended problem-solving activity utilizing drift-bottles that encourages students to deduce probable and great-circle drift-bottle routes, to use logic based on unit calculations, and to estimate the distance traveled and the minimum velocity of these drift-bottles. Includes materials needed, learning objectives, procedures,…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Vacher, Henry Leonard – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
This article presents a vector-analysis approach to the classical three-point problem in hydrogeology. Problem sets involving strike and dip, and ground water flow including computer programs (in BASIC) for their solution are given. (CW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Butzow, Carol M.; Butzow, John W. – Science Activities, 1990
Discussed is a way to develop an integrated unit based on a fictional book. An example for constructing a unit is included as well as activities from units that consider birds, volcanoes, and measurement. Each unit contains a summary, topic areas, content-related words, activities, related books and references. (KR)
Descriptors: Animals, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1988
This is a curriculum guide composed of lessons which can serve as models for the beginning teacher as well as for the teacher who needs activities to broaden the earth science perspective in the classroom. It was designed to supplement the New york State Earth Science Syllabus and encourages students to develop inquiry and problem solving skills.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Guides, Earth Science, Geology
VanCleave, Janice – 1996
Science projects are a great way for students to learn more about science as they search for the answers to specific problems. This book offers guidance and provides ideas for students as they plan experiments, find and record information related to the problem, and organize data to find answers to the problem. The 20 topics in this book suggest…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science