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Barnett, Michael; Houle, Meredith; Mark, Sheron; Strauss, Eric; Hoffman, Emily – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2010
During the past three years we have been designing and implementing a technology enhanced urban ecology program using geographic information systems (GIS) coupled with technology. Our initial work focused on professional development for in-service teachers and implementation in K-12 classrooms. However, upon reflection and analysis of the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Urban Environment
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Barnett, Michael; Vaughn, Meredith Houle; Strauss, Eric; Cotter, Lindsey – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2011
In this paper, we describe the outcomes of the first year of an intensive, urban ecology focused, summer program for urban high school youth. Students in our program conduct scientific investigations of their urban ecosystems while exploring potential career options in science and technology fields. In conducting their investigations, the students…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Urban Environment, Ecology, Summer Programs
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Barnett, Michael; Lord, Charles; Strauss, Eric; Rosca, Camelia; Langford, Heather; Chavez, Dawn; Deni, Leah – Journal of Environmental Education, 2006
Recent science education reform proponents explicitly put forward the idea that all students, regardless of culture, gender, race, or socioeconomic status, are capable of understanding and doing science. To address this need, the authors have developed and implemented a field-based urban ecology science program to engage traditionally…
Descriptors: Urban Environment, Youth, Ecology, Field Studies