Described is the protection from space radiation afforded the earth by the atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetic field. The importance of adequate instruments is emphasized by noting how refinements of radiation detection instruments was necessary for increased understanding of space radiation. The role of controversy and accident in the research…

Contained are outlines for 18 one-hour lectures on oceanology. Each outline lists topics to be covered, suggestions on which topics should be covered most thoroughly, and books for further reading and related films. Lecture topics include: oceanographic surveying and research; geology of the oceans; physical properties of sea water; waves, tides…

Included are two of the eight units of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study materials designed for grade nine students. These are "Why you're you" (genetics), and "Crusty problems" (earth science). The first unit includes basic chapters and "excursions" which extend some of the ideas developed in the basic…

This study investigated the effect voluntary or mandatory adoption of the Earth Science curriculum had on instructional procedures, teacher educational opinion, student achievement in earth science, and student ability to employ the processes of science. Selection of teachers resulted in three groups: (A) those forced to adopt the new syllabus,…

The concept paper prepared by the American Geological Institute (AGI) Committee on Geoscience Information is evaluated and areas which need more detailed plans if the geoscience community is to be persuaded of the need for a library network are discussed. For example: the concept plan does not display adequate awareness or concern for the role of…

This study involved 91 students who made up five sections of General Earth Science all taught by the author at State University College, Oswego, New York. The population was randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group was taught using an independent study program designed and conducted by the author, and the control group used the…

A random sample of 145 planetarium directors in the United States and Canada responded to a questionnaire concerned with their adult education activities. Data on teaching techniques used with adult groups, the types of programs offered, evaluation techniques used to assess the programs and the progress of the adult learners were gathered and…

Noting that the interests of primary school age children (grades kindergarten through third) focus strongly on such topics as rocks, dinosaurs, volcanoes, weather, moon and stars, and further noting that the new elementary school curricula as developed for the primary level make relatively little use of earth science content, the authors have…

This special bibliography on research in earth science education from the ERIC Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education provides a list of books which will be useful for educators interested in the field. The period covered in this publication is through the end of 1971. Annotations are given for each item. The sources covered…

The approximately 300 films reviewed for this bibliography are placed into three categories: those considered appropriate for undergraduate courses in geology or earth science; those considered not appropriate for this use; and those judged to be too elementary. The 160 films considered appropriate are listed alphabetically by title with this…

Described are the major environmental effects resulting from the production of electricity by nuclear power plants. Discussed are effects of waste heat, radioactivity, radioactive waste elimination, costs, and future prospects. Included are diagrams illustrating cooling tower operation, effects of thermal discharge into water systems, radioactive…

Small colleges can develop viable geology programs, providing three principles are followed: provide a broad-based appeal; cooperate closely with other departments and the administration; and develop realistic innovative approaches to curriculum, soliciting feedback from alumni. (Author/RE)

Knowledge of where and how lightning forms is emerging from the first concerted research effort on thunderstorms in thirty years. (Author/BB)

Discusses the prospects and potential of geothermal utilization, paying special attention to its exploitation in the United Kingdom. (GA)

During some ice ages, there has been an increase in the production of cold bottom water, whereas in others there has been a decrease. Researchers are investigating why this has occurred. (Author/BB)