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Oliver, Valerie Smith; Sumner, Jim – 1988
This handbook is a collection of printed materials that are available to students about the geology, weather, plants, animals and people of Alaska. Topics included are: (1) "Alaska History Line"; (2) "Geography of Alaska" (including maps, rivers, and islands); (3) "Geologic Time"; (4) "Geology" (including…
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Earth Science, Elementary School Science
Download full textMayer, Victor J.; Raudebaugh, William – 1987
This report describes a microcomputer system which collects data from students in classrooms on a daily basis and is then used to evaluate concept achievement and attitude changes through a time series analysis. Two pilot studies in two junior high schools in Ohio are detailed, where eighth grade students' progress in an earth science study unit…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction
Chao, Chun-I; And Others – 1983
Using the Component Display Theory as an analyzing tool, this study compared the effects of expository and discovery methods of instruction on two learning outcomes, application and transfer. One hundred ninth grade students in each of four earth science classes were randomly assigned to five groups--four experimental groups designed to test four…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Control Groups, Correlation, Discovery Learning
Lynch, Mervyn A., Comp. – 1980
Following a list of objectives for secondary school science for Alberta (Canada), science objectives for grade 7 (biological sciences), grade 8 (earth science), and grade 9 (physical science) are presented in three separate sections. These objectives are related to key concepts listed in the table of contents. The format of each section is the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Biological Sciences, Course Objectives, Earth Science
Kirman, J. M.; Goldberg, J. – Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing, 1984
Thirty teachers and 718 students in grades 4, 5, and 6 in Edmonton, Alberta participated in a study to determine the value of simultaneous one-way television and group telephone conferencing (compared to conventional instruction) for teaching LANDSAT imagery. Results indicate that: (1) a 5-hour instruction period is sufficient to train elementary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Foreign Countries
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1985
Listed in this science syllabus are concepts and understandings in five areas of astronomy (earth, studying the heavens, earth's moon, the sun and other stars, and the solar system) and two areas of aerospace science (flight in air and flight in space). Included with these The booklet also includes questions for students to answer and, when…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Course Descriptions, Earth Science
Cain, Peggy W.; Welch, Daniel W. – 1980
Presented are middle school level, activity-oriented astronomy activities developed as a result of an earth science workshop for teachers. Topics include: (1) sun and moon position and measurement; (2) daily, yearly, and seasonal changes in the sun's position; (3) shapes and positions of planetary orbits; (4) eclipses; (5) properties of light; (6)…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Instructional Materials
George, Steve; Swanson, Richard L., Ed. – 1980
This field trip guide, designed for use in specific state parks, is also a guide useable in general by teachers who are not outdoor-types. The guide is divided into three sections. The first section includes information for teachers concerning the assembly of a successful field trip package. The second section contains reproducible self-guiding…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Conservation Education, Earth Science, Ecology
McCormack, Alan J., Comp. – 1979
This guide is intended to be a source of ideas for outdoor learning activities appropriate for youngsters in elementary, middle, and junior high schools. It may also be useful for those who work with children primarily in outdoor settings. Decisions as to which activities are appropriate for particular age levels are left to the teacher. Each…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Earth Science, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
VIALL, WILLIAM P.; AND OTHERS – 1963
INFORMATION ON RECENT CURRICULUM REVISIONS IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCIENCE IS PRESENTED. THE CHAPTERS INCLUDE MATERIALS FROM PAPERS THAT WERE PRESENTED AT NINE REGIONAL CONFERENCES OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER RELATES CURRICULUM MODIFICATION TO CHANGING SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CONCOMITANT…
Descriptors: Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum
Thames, John L., Ed.; Fischer, John N., Ed. – 1975
Presented is information recommended for inclusion in a short course to help extend knowledge of water resource development and research techniques in arid and semi-arid regions. Information is particularly intended for applicability in developing nations. Included are considerations of livestock grazing, use of hydrologic data, vegetation…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Agronomy, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Guides
Maine Univ., Orono. Coll. of Education. – 1978
This unit provides lessons utilizing aspects of aquaculture to portray concepts in several secondary school disciplines. Extensive background is provided on four marine species currently cultured in Maine. The history of aquaculture in Maine is provided. A bibliography of sources of information on aquaculture follows the background section. Two…
Descriptors: Biology, Class Activities, Curriculum Guides, Earth Science
Minneapolis Special School District 1, Minn.
THE ELEVENTH IN A SERIES OF 17 VOLUMES, THIS VOLUME PROVIDES THE SIXTH GRADE TEACHER WITH A GUIDE TO THE REORGANIZED SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MATERIALS ARE INTENDED TO BE AUGMENTED AND REVISED AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS VOLUME, 6C, IS ONE OF THREE COMPRISING THE SIXTH GRADE SUPPLEMENT, AND CONTAINS THE SECTIONS ON…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bibliographies, Biology, Chemistry
Albuquerque Public Schools, NM. – 1968
Preparation of teachers and students for their one-day trip to the Albuquerque Public Schools' Outdoor Education Center is outlined. Topics covered include: orientation program; general preparation considerations; course of study; map of site; vocabulary; activity evaluation sheet; and a supplementary book list. Geology, biology, safety…
Descriptors: Activities, Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Evaluation
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1966
This handbook provides the elementary school teacher with specific suggestions regarding use of materials and organization of effective learning experiences in science at this level. The book contains three sections: An introduction emphasizes both science knowledge and process while the other two sections deal with subject matter topics for…
Descriptors: Biology, Boards of Education, Curriculum, Earth Science
