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Papakonstantinou, Theo; Charlton-Robb, Kate; Reina, Richard D.; Rayner, Gerry – Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 2013
Work-integrated learning has become an integral part of many undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, both in Australia and internationally. Such programs vary in structure, timeframe and discipline type, with concomitant amounts of support, assessment and evaluation. Their value to students, industry partners and higher education institutions,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Science Education, High Achievement, Integrated Activities
Lieberstein, Terry – Camping Magazine, 1997
Strategies for developing hands-on learning activities for a camp nature program include working with themes, establishing goals, structuring time, providing a "hook," keeping instructions simple, and appropriately supervising campers. Includes ideas for nature themes, a sample learning activity, and suggestions for linking projects to…
Descriptors: Camping, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Russell, Robert L. – Informal Learning, 2000
An experience-based exhibit emphasizes the visitor's active involvement: visitors become involved in inquiry cycles in which visitors' continued interaction with the exhibit builds upon the feedback they have received from the results of their inquiries. Presents 10 broad guidelines to consider when designing engaging experience-based exhibits.…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Exhibits
Spratt, Candy; Cave, Lance – PAEE Journal, 1998
Presents tips for organizing and conducting effective science-related field trips. Topics include: Develop a Thematic Approach; Engage Expert Leaders; Provide Important Creature Comforts (transportation and facilities); Supply Useful Learning Materials; Provide Delicious Creature Comforts (food); Create a Comfortable Networking Environment;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Park, Hyoung Seo – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2006
The purpose of the study was to develop an MST Integrated Program for making a Maglev hands-on activity for higher elementary school students in Korea. In this MST Integrated Program, students will apply Mathematics, Science, and Technology principles and concepts to the design, construction, and evaluation of a magnetically levitated vehicle. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education
Hirzy, Ellen Cochran, Ed. – 1996
Aimed primarily at a museum audience, this book is also a guide for school educators who want to work in partnerships with museums. Fifteen museum school projects are described, all of which received Museum Leadership Initiatives grants in 1994. Projects involve museums focusing on heritage, arts, natural history, sciences, and industry as well as…
Descriptors: Aquariums, Cultural Centers, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Facilities

Jones, Jacqueline; Courtney, Rosalea – Young Children, 2002
Three principles that guide documentation and assessment of children's early science understanding are: collect a variety of forms of evidence, collect evidence over a period of time, and collect evidence on the understanding of groups of children as well as individuals. Information and insights gained from this process help teachers plan future…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods

Francis, George R. – Environmental Professional, 1987
Describes the interdisciplinary environmental education program at the University of Waterloo (Canada). Discusses the evolution of the program over the past decade, which is now a four-year honors program leading to a Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree. Focuses on the departmental unit, interdisciplinary characteristics, and the program's…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Cole, Donna J. – 1988
Science education has become a focal point in recent years for discussion and speculation. Numerous reports indicate that science instruction is not producing high quality education. This document notes many of the changes in science education by citing historical trends in the field since 1940. It then goes on to describe a cooperative unified…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Finance, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Smith, Murray R. – Journal of American Indian Education, 1980
Archaeology provided knowledge of cultural background, understanding of scientific processes, and a common interest for Whites and Cree Indians in a teacher education program in Oxford House, Manitoba. As such, archaeology is a partial solution to providing a success-oriented education system for American Indians. (SB)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Archaeology, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background

Campbell, Patricia B. – 1992
This brochure, one in a series of four, is designed to assist school, community, and university personnel as they develop and refine programs to encourage girls in mathematics, science, and engineering. The information is divided into seven sections. The first section discusses four reasons why programs that encourage girls to enroll in…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering
Mamaroneck Union Free School District 1, NY. – 1976
This document contains two reports on the Classrooms beyond Walls Career Education Project conducted by the Mamaroneck Union Free School District and the Sound Consortium for grades K-12 in the 1975-76 school year. The final report summarizes the project's major objectives (increasing self-awareness and decision-making skills, training teachers in…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Community Involvement, Demonstration Programs