Discusses the results of a 1970-71 survey on the status of earth science education in the middle schools (grades 7-9) of Nebraska, indicating a lack of qualified earth science teachers, a need for state guidelines for earth science teaching endorsements, and a need for upgrading in-service and pre-service teacher programs. (Author/PR)

Data collected at projected space station will contribute to solution of environmental problems on earth and will enable more efficient use of earth's natural resources. Adapted from commencement address delivered at Newark College of Engineering, June 5, 1969. (WM)

Includes listings of the following materials: earth science color slides and films (with publisher, address, and price); earth science overhead transparencies; Geological Society Publications; museum publication and history slides; environmental education information, professional readings, and earth science library books (grades 6-12). (PR)

Describes an informal experiemnt designed to compare an eighth grade earth science class in an open learning environment to traditional classes. "Open environment" students gained about the same number of points on an earth science cognitive test as the "traditional" students. The individual activities of students in the open class and the…

Presents the history and philosophy of the course. Discussed each of the nine sequential investigations of the course, giving a brief description of its rationale and activities. (RR)

Suggests methods of teaching principles of geological inference by observation of sidewalks, parking lots, school grounds, and vacant lots. (AL)

Describes four elementary school earth science activities. Each student experience is designed to help children answer questions about the ocean floor, continental drift, volcanism and mountain chains. Includes a bibliography of related articles, books, and maps. (JM)

Describes an integrated five week, self-pacing project for instruction on geologic maps. Each student collects samples, and uses a topographic quadrangle and a generalized geologic map of the Valley and Ridge Province of Pennsylvania. (PR)