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Peer reviewedEstee, Charles H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Archaeology, Biology, College Programs, Field Studies
Peer reviewedShort, Nicholas Martin – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Proposed is a three course sequence for all college students designed to raise the level of undergraduate scientific literacy. The rationale, topics to be covered, and an outline of an earth-systems course are presented. Problems in the implementation of such a sequence are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Core Curriculum, Earth Science, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedRomey, William D. – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Discussed are procedures for increasing understanding and appreciation of geology among undergraduates. Included are using student-centered approaches, deemphasizing the use of conventional textbooks, increasing the use of nonspecialized field programs, and increasing the experimental dimensions of geology programs. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education
Download full textRodrigue, Christine M.; Wechsler, Suzanne P.; Whitney, David J.; Ambos, Elizabeth L.; Ramirez-Herrera, Maria Teresa; Behl, Richard; Francis, Robert D.; Larson, Daniel O.; Hazen, Crisanne – 2003
This paper describes an interdisciplinary project at California State University (Long Beach) designed to increase the attractiveness of the geosciences to underrepresented groups. The project is called the Geoscience Diversity Enhancement Project (GDEP). It is a 3-year program which began in the fall of 2001 with funding from the National Science…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Community Colleges, Environmental Education, Geology
Peer reviewedPurdom, William Berlin; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Described is an undergraduate interdisciplinary project encompassing physics, computer science, and geology and involving a number of students from several academic departments. The project used the topic of the occurrence of in-home radon. Student projects, radon sampling, and results are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Earth Science, Geology
Levermann, Thomas W. – Soil Conservation, 1979
Described is the development and current status of the conservation education program of Ohio's Summit Soil and Water Conservation District. Cooperation between the education community and the conservation district has resulted in a wide range of interdisciplinary community education opportunities. (SMB)
Descriptors: Community Education, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBladh, Katherine Laing – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving which may be used in liberal arts colleges is described. Course content, class members, classroom environment, goals, teaching approach, course format, and the results of this approach at one college are discussed. Lists of documents, articles, movies, books, and information resources are provided.…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, College Science, Course Content, Educational Environment
Schott, Willis R. M., Ed. – 1973
Since 1968, Lindbergh School District fifth graders have participated in a five day resident camp program designed to foster an appreciation for nature, to promote self-reliance while developing emotional maturity, and to provide a communal living experience with peers and teachers. The handbook is a composite of teachers', administrators', and…
Descriptors: Activities, Animal Behavior, Art, Camping
