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What Works Clearinghouse, 2020
Large numbers of U.S. students lack proficiency in science, and students from different ethnic and socioeconomic groups show disparities in science achievement. Science knowledge and skills are important for both academic and workplace success, and a variety of interventions have been developed to improve student achievement in science. The…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Science Achievement, Physical Sciences, Earth Science
King, Chris – Primary Science, 2013
Readers of the draft new English primary science curriculum (DfE, 2012) might be concerned to see that there is much more detail on the Earth science content than previously in the United Kingdom. In this article, Chris King, a professor of Earth Science Education at Keele University and Director of the Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU),…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Science Curriculum
Surpless, Benjamin; Bushey, Michelle; Halx, Mark – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2014
Although science educators at all levels have focused on teaching students scientific literacy for nearly five decades, studies indicate that the average student remains far from scientifically literate. To address this issue at the local level, faculty at Trinity University, in San Antonio, Texas, significantly revised the curriculum of an…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Curriculum, Geology, Science Laboratories
Mulvey, Bridget; Bell, Randy – Science Teacher, 2012
Google Earth is an exciting way to engage students in scientific inquiry--the foundation of science education standards and reforms. The National Science Education Standards identify inquiry as an active process that incorporates questioning, gathering and analyzing data, and thinking critically about the interplay of evidence and explanations.…
Descriptors: Science Education, Earth Science, Classrooms, Plate Tectonics
Clark, Lynn; Majumdar, Saswati; Bhattacharjee, Joydeep; Hanks, Anne Case – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2015
This paper is an examination of a teacher professional development program in northeast Louisiana, that provided 30 teachers and their students with the technology, skills, and content knowledge to collect data and explore weather trends. Data were collected from both continuous monitoring weather stations and simple school-based weather stations…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Rural Education, Teacher Education, Professional Development
Hein, Annamae J. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2011
The Plate Tectonics Project is a multiday, inquiry-based unit that facilitates students as self-motivated learners. Reliable Web sites are offered to assist with lessons, and a summative rubric is used to facilitate the holistic nature of the project. After each topic (parts of the Earth, continental drift, etc.) is covered, the students will…
Descriptors: Plate Tectonics, Summative Evaluation, Self Motivation, Literacy
Robertson, William C. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2009
This valuable and entertaining compendium of Bill Robertson's popular "Science 101" columns, from NSTA member journal "Science and Children," proves you don't have to be a science geek to understand basic scientific concepts. The author of the best-selling "Stop Faking It!" series explains everything from quarks to photosynthesis, telescopes to…
Descriptors: Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, Scientific Concepts, Botany

Redman, Christine – Investigating, 2001
Points out the potential of the moon as a rich teaching resource for subject areas like astronomy, physics, and biology. Presents historical, scientific, technological, and interesting facts about the moon. Includes suggestions for maximizing student interest and learning about the moon. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Physics

Pettus, Alvin M. – Science Activities, 1998
Focuses on mapping activities designed to provide simulated experiences that help students understand the techniques used to measure and represent underwater terrain without making direct visual observations. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cartography, Earth Science, Hands on Science, Measurement

Goodell, Philip C. – Journal of Geological Education, 1974
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Romey, Bill – Journal of Geological Education, 1977
Describes an introductory geology seminar conducted almost entirely upon reviewing current newspaper articles relating to earth sciences. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Earth Science, Geology

Burkman, Ernest – Science Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Individualized Instruction
Briggs, Roger P.; Carlisle, Robert J. – 1996
This curriculum guide includes a brief textbook, a hands-on activity guide, and resource listings. The textbook provides background information in solar physics for teachers and contains problems suitable for advanced students at the end of each chapter. Topics covered in the textbook include stellar evolution, the structure of the sun, methods of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Physics
Minneapolis Special School District 1, Minn.
THE TENTH IN A SERIES OF 17 VOLUMES, THIS VOLUME PROVIDES THE SIXTH GRADE TEACHER WITH A GUIDE TO THE REORGANIZED SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MATERIALS ARE INTENDED TO BE AUGMENTED AND REVISED AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS VOLUME, 6B, IS ONE OF THE THREE COMPRISING THE SIXTH GRADE SUPPLEMENT, AND CONTAINS A RESOURCE UNIT…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Earth Science

Armstrong, Ronald E.; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
Presents the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) instructional module on Sea-Floor Spreading and Transform Faults. The module includes activities and materials required, procedures, summary questions, and extension ideas for teaching Sea-Floor Spreading. (SL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Science Activities