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Odom, Arthur – Science Teacher, 2022
This article provides two activities, exploring genetic drift of small breeding populations, highlighting the black-footed ferret ("Mustela nigripes"). According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, all black-footed ferrets are descended from 18 individuals, making them extremely vulnerable to genetic drift. They were thought to be…
Descriptors: Genetics, Mathematical Models, Biodiversity, Evolution
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Huffling, Lacey; Scott, Heather; Weeks, Melissa; Johnson, Hayward; Gantt, Britt; Collins, Regina – Science Teacher, 2021
The lesson set in this article describes an introductory learning experience using wildlife camera-based citizen science projects hosted on Zooniverse (http://www.zooniverse.org). Wildlife camera projects were chosen due to the charisma of the study organisms, student engagement while looking at images, ease of access to projects, ease of teaching…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Animals, Academic Language
Rule, Audrey C.; Vander Zanden, Sarah – Online Submission, 2012
Instilling an appreciation of nature in our youth is an important precursor to environmental protection and support for sustainability. Research has shown that involving students in environmental projects improves their motivation, skills, and achievement on standardized tests, This document contains images of the body parts of small mammals with…
Descriptors: Multiple Intelligences, Learning Processes, Animals, Wildlife
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Duncan, Michael B.; Murphy, Brian R.; Zale, Alexander V. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2009
The Yellowstone cutthroat trout (YCT; "Oncorhynchus clarki bouvieri") has become a species of special concern for Yellowstone National Park (YNP) fisheries biologists. Although this subspecies formerly occupied a greater area than any other inland cutthroat trout, the current distribution of YCT is now limited to several watersheds within the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Learning Activities, Parks
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Div. of Adult and Vocational Education. – 1989
These instructional materials were developed as a supplement to the "Alaska State Model Curriculum in Renewable Natural Resources/Agriculture." The topics covered focus on competencies from the curriculum for which materials were not readily available to Alaskan teachers and provide information that may not be sufficiently covered by…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Conservation (Environment), Course Content
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Kennedy, Carolyn L.; Nye, Donna I. – Nature Study, 1984
Highlights a workshop with children focusing on the treatment of controversial issues and guidelines typically provided by school districts or organizations. Activities designed to stimulate discussion on three issues (endangered species, acid rain, and predator control) are included. (BC)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities
Hehn, Darold; Newport, Bob – 1991
This color-coded teacher's guide contains curriculum materials designed to help students develop an awareness of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources and to identify occupations in the area of natural resources. The guide contains nine units, each of which includes some or all of the following basic components: objective sheet, suggested…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Behavioral Objectives, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment)
Gross, Phyllis; Railton, Esther P. – 1972
The purpose of this handbook is to provide suggestions for teaching science outdoors through the use of the California Natural History Guides. Specific references to the Guides are made throughout the handbook. Learning activities related to outdoor science education are grouped under the following topics: objectives, suggested activities,…
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Experiments, Instructional Materials
Kriesberg, Daniel A. – 1999
This book introduces children to the exciting outdoors and their important relationship to the environment. Through quality hands-on activities, students become aware of their vital connection to the earth and are instilled with a sense of their place in the world. Chapters cover themes that range from life cycles and animal signs to climate and…
Descriptors: Biology, Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Long Island Pine Barrens Society, NY. – 1998
The Long Island Pine Barrens is Long Island's premier ecosystem. It overlies the greatest quantity of the purest drinking water remaining on Long Island and boasts the greatest diversity of plants and animals in New York State. This curriculum guide provides background and suggested inquiry-based in-class and field trip experiences to use with…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Ecology
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Burgess, Carla B., Ed. – 1990
Littering is a careless act indicating lack of respect for the environment, other people, and wildlife. Through education people can learn the consequences of littering and how to stop doing it. This book, designed for elementary children, presents a collection of 16 activities, ideas and resources concerning litter in the aquatic and marine…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Hayes, Donald G.; Dockery, Linda B., Ed. – 1989
Twelve resource units are presented for the teaching of science and mathematics to gifted students in secondary school. The units present an introduction, tips for teachers, objectives, activities, and materials lists. The units include: "Functions, Relations, and Graphs" (Priscilla Watts); "More Wham to the Gram (A Study of the…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adjustment (to Environment), Environment, Geometric Constructions
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Kirts, Carla A.; Tumeo, Mark A. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1991
Reports results of a survey of 36 college students who played the Commons Game. This game was developed to illustrate the behavioral patterns, complexities, and frustrations involved in management of commons resources, cited as a major concern for future generations. (10 references) (MCO)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Educational Games
Caduto, Michael J.; Bruchac, Joseph – 1991
Twenty-four stories in this book provide a program of study in Native North American Indian culture. The stories introduce the concepts of wildlife ecology and environmental and stewardship issues concerning animals, habitat, and natural history. The field-tested activities encourage creative thinking and synthesis of knowledge and experience by…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians, Class Activities
ANEE News-Journal, 1985
Summaries of 18 conference presentations on diverse topics related to outdoor education are collected in this combination journal and newsletter, which also covers conference events and organizational business. Presentation summaries--generally one or two pages in length--provide highlights of the presentations as well as some guidelines for…
Descriptors: Awards, Dance, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education