Ropes and their uses for the sailor are the focus of this unit. Students begin the study by taking apart a section of rope and putting it back together, testing strength at various stages. They also practice tying different knots and learn about the uses of ropes in sailing. After investigating the mechanics of a block and tackle, students…

Students investigate several aspects of the War of 1812, especially those which pertain to Lake Erie and Ohio, in this unit. The first activity is a simulation of various battles and maneuvers. In parts B and C, students use information from the simulation and from documents of the era to explain the war's causes and outcomes. A student's guide…

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…

In this secondary school unit, students investigate the health effects and methods for controlling polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The teacher's manual contains a materials list, objectives, teaching strategies, supplementary information on PCBs, and answers to questions included in the accompanying student workbook. Activities presented include…

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…

The three stages of evaluation of the instructional modules of the Crustal Evolution Evaluation Project (CEEP) are described. Self-instructional evaluation procedures were developed and used. These are presently available to science educators through NAGT or the ERIC system. (SA)

This guidebook for teachers is accompanied by a student workbook. The investigations are intended to offer the students an opportunity to learn to use topographic maps and profiles to locate evidence of ancient water levels of Lake Erie and man's use of the beach ridges near the lake. Maps, diagrams, and data tables accompany the written material.…

This guidebook for teachers is accompanied by a student workbook. The investigations are intended to offer students an opportunity to learn about the causes and effects of increases in the level of Lake Erie and the effects of lake level regulation. Illustrations and graphs accompany the written material. (Author/SA)