Describes a science methods course for preservice teachers centering on field trips. (LS)

Advocates a field seminar program in which prospective earth science teachers, as well as other student participants, may earn college credits for taking part in field experiences. (CP)

Explains how to start and operate a science club for grades 4-6 and presents some suggested activities. (BB)

A ten-day minicourse is described in which seventh graders build, install, and observe a bird house. (BB)

Provides hints for teaching a unit on fossils, with special emphasis on the use of field trips. Suggests several points for a successful field experience and describes how the author used local fossil sites to involve students in field trips. (MA)

Discusses marine life associated with salt marshes and field trip activities for observing salt marshes. (SL)

Describes impressions of Cuba and its education system eighteen years after the Revolution, from a trip by students and teachers mostly from Florida State University (Tallahassee). Cuba emphasizes adult education, both basic and continuing. Through an intensive campaign the literacy rate was raised to and remains at 96.1 percent. (MF)

Describes the development and operation of an elementary school nature walk area. Includes instructional materials used with science activities in the area. (CP)

Describes geological field trip credit courses presented at Weber State College. (SL)

Suggests projects to help elementary students learn about man-land relationships through field experience, inquiry techniques, and a thematic, interdisciplinary approach. Children study a natural community, a human community, solid wastes, and energy conservation. (Author/AV)

College students taking French at a small Midwestern college lived for 3 weeks with French-speaking Canadian families. The nucleus of the student experience was the opportunity to assist teachers in a bilingual elementary school. (Author/SW)

Field trips can be advantageous for immigrant students, especially during the first few months in Canada. This article presents a unit of four lessons dealing with a field trip on the Bruce Trail. Materials, vocabulary, discussion topics and writing assignments are listed. (CFM)

Describes an outdoor classroom experience used to teach immigration history. Argues that this is effective because students see first-hand evidence of the past and are exposed to the human aspect of immigration. Specific methods and procedures are provided on how to develop such a tour. (BSR)

This study examines the impact of a school visitation program at the Tel Aviv Museum on the artistic perceptions of fourth graders. Nine randomly selected classes and four control classes were studied; cognitive and affective perceptions of modern art were measured. The results and their implication for museum visitation programs are discussed.…

Describes the Arts in Education Program developed in rural Pennsylvania schools. It is made up of educational leaders, artists, community members, university faculty, teachers, students, board members, and an Arts in Education staff. The team works to improve the quality of life and education for students through the arts. (MD)