As a supplement to Learning Activity Packages (LAP) of the earth-space project, this manual presents self-directed activities especially designed for individualized instruction. Besides an introduction to LAP characteristics, sets of instructions are given in connection with the metric system, the earth's dimensions, indirect evidence for atomic…

This Oceanographic Information Kit consists of seven booklets which discuss career opportunities and related information in oceanography as follows: a general overview of the nature of oceanography and the study necessary in preparing for a career in this field; oceanographic employment opportunities possible with the federal government described…

Four compulsory introductory activities, involving learning to use a stream tray, observing the relationship between water speed and entraining, transporting and depositing sediments, studying the formation of sedimentary rocks, and examining several types of sedimentary rocks, are completed by all students using the unit prepared for Australian…

This material includes student guide sheets, reference material, and tape script for the audio-tutorial unit on Hydrosystems. A set of 35mm slides and audio tape are used with the materials. The material is designed for use with Connecticut schools, but can be adapted to other localities. This unit is designed to present information on water and…

An introductory course in earth science, specifically designed for nonscience majors, is offered at the University of Edinburgh. A background and description of the course are included, and some lessons learned during the development of the course are discussed. The recommended booklist is appended. (JMD)

Describes earth science activities for the visually impaired student. Includes soil type identification, stream table erosion, and relief map activities. Recommends a multisensory approach to the teaching of earth science and hands-on activities. (MA)

A study of the costs and effectiveness of summer field courses in geology is presented. (M DR)

The study reported here concludes that the laboratory does help students in their geology lecture course work even though the content emphases are different. (MDR)

This laboratory exercise for junior or senior high school students forms a basis for expansion of concepts, offers opportunities for analytical thinking, and presents possibilities for independent thinking. (BB)

A way to enlarge the projected image of solar eclipse onto a viewing surface is presented. (MR)

Describes a self-instructional Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) course in geological oceanology which includes laboratory activities and field trips. (SL)

Provides a listing of readily available sources of materials for secondary earth science teachers desiring to develop their own instructional modules. (SL)

Describes various demonstrations and experiments simulating groundwater flow and chemical reactions. (SL)

Alternative energy sources and the new systems and techniques required for their development are described: fuel cells, magnetohydrodynamics, thermionics, geothermal, wind, tides, waste consersion, biomass, and ocean thermal energy conversion. (MF)

Discusses some of the ways that some scientific concepts evolve and are perpetuated, even if they are not completely accurate. Uses the example of groundwater, citing numerous ways that various people understand it and, in many cases, form misconceptions. (TW)