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Nesimyan -- Agadi, Dina; Ben Zvi Assaraf, Orit – Journal of Biological Education, 2023
The theory of evolution can be a useful basis for developing students' understanding of ecology. Our study used concept maps to examine the development of sixth-grade students' understanding of the Antarctic ecosystem following several evolution 'Science Days' conducted at 'Nature Campus' -- an informal learning environment comprised of a natural…
Descriptors: Evolution, Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Grade 6
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Huh, Yeol – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2020
Pre-service students in an elementary education program were involved in an educational technology course project where they created a virtual field trip using 360° virtual reality (VR) technology. As a result of the project, they acknowledged the benefits of using a 360° VR virtual field trip (VFT) in the classroom instruction and their…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary School Teachers
Nicholas-Figueroa, Linda – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Upon regaining the right to direct education at the local level, the North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska incorporated Inupiat educational philosophies into the educational system. The NSB in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks established Ilisagvik College, the only tribal college in Alaska. Ilisagvik College seeks to broaden…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Middle School Students, High School Students, Scientific Concepts
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Willis, Patrick – Science Teacher, 2014
When high school students are asked what's the best part of science class, many will say it's the field trips. Students enjoy engaging in authentic, community-based science outside the classroom. To capitalize on this, Patrick Willis created the Bird Box Survey Project for his introductory field biology class. The project takes students…
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary School Science, Field Trips, Student Projects
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Goria, Cecilia, Ed.; Speicher, Oranna, Ed.; Stollhans, Sascha, Ed. – Research-publishing.net, 2016
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Nottingham hosted the fifth annual conference in the "Innovative Language Teaching at University" series. Under the heading "Enhancing participation and collaboration" the conference, organised by Cecilia Goria, Oranna Speicher and Sascha Stollhans, took…
Descriptors: Instructional Innovation, Classroom Communication, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Langer, Philip; Escamilla, Kathy; Aragon, Lorenso – Bilingual Research Journal, 2010
Students participated in a 2-week intensive program in the city of Puebla, Mexico. The experience included university course work, cultural field trips, and teaching and observing in Mexican elementary schools. It also included many opportunities to interact and participate in daily life in Puebla. The study examined changes in attitudes about…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Teacher Effectiveness, Graduate Study, Cultural Pluralism
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Earl, Richard A.; Montalvo, Edris J.; Ross, Amanda R.; Hefty, Eunice – Journal of Geography, 2009
Environmental agencies in most states have an environmental education Web page that can point geography teachers to a variety of opportunities and resources to enhance their teaching. Most states provide linkages to local and national programs such as Project WET and Project WILD, and access to lesson plans and other teaching materials. A number…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Field Trips, Environmental Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Lindstrom, Richard S. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1971
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Field Trips, Horticulture, Program Descriptions
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Shannon, Dan C. – Science Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Astronomy, Field Trips, Instruction, Parent Student Relationship
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Watling, Carol; Hallard Raymond E. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1974
The Sea Beside Us for the Special Child is a project in Delaware with three goals: providing outdoor and overnight experiences for handicapped children; introducing these students to beach, bay, and marsh environments; and increasing the number of special education teachers incorporating seashore studies in their teaching curriculum. (LS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Exceptional Child Education, Field Trips, Handicapped Children
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Falk, John H. – Science and Children, 1973
Describes an outdoor educational program at the University of California Botanical Garden in which children are encouraged to handle the plants and are provided with a taped commentary. By the use of an inquiry method, children learn how the Californian Indians used many of the native plants. (JR)
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary School Science, Field Trips, Gardens
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Wurzelbacher, Thelma – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Describes a program in environmental education in which secondary school students and teachers extensively studied the North-eastern region of the United States on a one month camping trip. Details of the budget, suggested personal equipment, and group camping equipment are provided. (JR)
Descriptors: Camping, Environmental Education, Field Instruction, Field Trips
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Campbell, Lloyd P. – Social Science Record, 1976
To encourage secondary social studies teachers to utilize community resources, the author describes three successful programs involving school community involvement. He also discusses the basic teaching method of field trips, interviews, and guest speakers, used in many school community programs. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Field Trips, Interviews, Program Descriptions
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Frey, John – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Describes a high school biology program which successfully utilizes team teaching. Outlines the advantages of team teaching and how it is used in the large group lecture-discussion situation, with small groups in the laboratory and on field trips. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Field Trips, Program Descriptions
Benning, C.; Bergt, R.; Sausaman, P. – 2003
This report depicts a program for increasing students' career awareness through a variety of strategies that include multiple intelligences, career counseling, field trips and cross-curricular activities. The targeted population consisted of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students in a Midwest, urban community. Analyses of probable cause data…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Counseling, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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