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Pía José González-García; Anna Marbà-Tallada; Mariona Espinet – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2023
The introduction of Green Chemistry (GC) into school science curriculum is considered an important step that encourages students to build connections between chemistry, other school subjects, and different aspects of their daily lives. The concepts associated with GC can be applied throughout the various levels of education with different degrees…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Education, Environmental Education, Science Teachers
Khine, Myint Swe, Ed.; Saleh, Issa M., Ed. – IGI Global, 2013
"Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning" examines the challenges involved in the development of modern curriculum models, teaching strategies, and assessments in science education in order to prepare future students in the 21st century economies. This comprehensive collection of research brings together science educators,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Physical Sciences, Learning Theories

Bridger, J. F. D. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
The interdisciplinary curriculum of the Hull College of Higher Education is described. A course entitled "Evolution and Prehistory" combines geology with prehistoric archaeology. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Archaeology, College Science, Evolution, Geology

Macdonald, R. Heather; Purdy, Renee Ann – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Students write a short paper in which they describe and interpret the history of a geologic feature. Provides an introduction, logistics of the assignment, background and rationale for the writing process, suggestions for change, and conclusions. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Introductory Courses

Dubowsky, Nathan; Hartman, Elliott M., Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Briefly describes a module on the origin of life formulated for inclusion in introductory biology, geology, and astronomy courses. The authors are preparing a concise monograph on the topic to complement the three-week module. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions

Pankiewicz, Philip R.; Schneider, Lois – Nature Study, 1995
Presents the case for the use of bogs as ideal sites for hundreds of interdisciplinary lessons that combine chemistry, geology, various branches of biology, and wetlands archaeology. Includes general guidelines to aid in the design of interdisciplinary bog studies. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Education, Geology

Pontius, Richard; Sherman, Helene – Science Scope, 2000
Indicates the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in teaching and learning. Recommends using grids in curriculum design for the integration of concepts such as art, math, and science. (YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Integrated Curriculum

Stow, Stephen H. – Journal of Geological Education, 1974
Urges that geology instruction incorporate other disciplines to increase the relevancy of geology. Suggested benefits of this method include an increased retention of geological concepts, a decreased need for student memorization, and an increase in the instructor's awareness and knowledge of geology. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Global Approach

Walker, Gretchen – Science Teacher, 2002
Discusses how the topic of cratering can be used to help students develop inquiry skills. Details five activities that focus on the nature and processes of cratering. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Geology, Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach

Allen, J. C. – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Describes how the geology department of Bucknell University integrated its Senior Program with Bucknell's writing program. The program stresses the importance of the following: (1) teaching appropriate writing skills and style; (2) providing clearly articulated writing assignments; (3) writing multiple drafts; (4) using the peer-review method; and…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Conrad, Susan Howes; Macdonald, R. Heather – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Discusses a variety of writing assignments emphasizing critical-thinking skills for a geology curriculum. The assignments include question and answer assignments, reaction papers, short papers, and position papers. The authors contend that several short writing assignments are better than a single term paper because students improve their writing…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Burek, Cynthia V. – Journal of Geological Education, 1980
Describes a course addressing the association between geology and information science. Outlines the course content and organization and provides examples of questions supplied to students to introduce them to various information search strategies. (GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Geology, Higher Education
Blueford, J. R.; And Others – 1985
A unified science approach is incorporated in this K-6 curriculum mode. The program is organized into six major cycles. These include: (1) science, math, and technology cycle; (2) universe cycle; (3) life cycle; (4) water cycle; (5) plate tectonics cycle; and (6) rock cycle. An overview is provided of each cycle's major concepts. The topic…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education

Elberty, William Turner, Jr.; Romey, William Dowden – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Describes a term paper assignment where students are allowed to pick a topic that interests them based upon the course focus and course format. Authors have found that, if students are interested in a topic and it is relevant to them, some of the onerousness that students associate with writing can be significantly reduced. (PR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education

Macdonald, R. Heather – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Describes two writing assignments for students in a large physical geology class. For the first assignment, students write two descriptions of the same rock. One is written for students and the instructor the other for people with no background in geology. For the second assignment they write one of four topics. (Author/PR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education