This paper reports on a visit to an interactive science center by a class of 10-year-old children planned and implemented by a teacher identified as exemplary by the science center staff. The visit was planned to be an integral part of the science program for the term, extending the range and type of science activities which were a feature of the…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of selecting coastal sand dunes as the location for field ecology studies. Presents a descriptive zonal model for seaboard sand dune plant communities, suggestions concerning possible observations and activities relevant to interpreting phenomena associated with these forms of vegetation, and additional…

Provides a description of the geological history of the Naracoorte area of South Australia, and outlines how an excursion to the Naracoorte caves can be used to teach major ideas in biology. Background information including questions and activities are suggested. (JR)

Author suggests activities that enable children to become actively involved on an individual basis within a regular classroom. (Author/CB)

A field camp was arranged to provide positive experiences in learning about the history, geography and ecology of an area. (PS)

Article describes a student project of growing a beautiful flower garden thus giving students a greater awareness of ecology. (RK)

Summer classes involving field trips to agricultural businesses for vocational agriculture students are described. (MU)

Describes the 16-day, 10,000 mile national tour of the nation's major aerospace research and development centers by 65 students enrolled in Central Washington State College's Summer Aerospace Workshop. (Author/MB)

Describes a program at the Jay Cooke Junior High School in Philadelphia which involved over 550 class trips and approximately 15,000 individual student experiences. (MB)

A teacher of primary, educable mentally retarded children describes a field trip in the mountains and the following classroom activities used to reinforce the learning experience in which the emphasis was on sensory experience. (CB)

Describes a geology course for earth science education majors offered by The Ohio State University in cooperation with Colorado State University. Relates the course activities around Boulder, Colorado and a camping trip through the Colorado Rockies. (RR)

Community resource sites in Maine were utilized by junior high school students participating in Operation EPIC, an ESEA Title III experimental program in curriculum. The program attempts to develop student awareness and appreciation of the urban complex: social, cultural, industrial, and recreational phenomena. Systematic evaluation of the field…