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Good, Gretchen – Camping Magazine, 1987
With imagination and connections, camps can plan enjoyable educational programs on minimal budgets. Primary resources should include counseling staff, camp physical resources, and "special days." Local libraries, Red Cross, YMCA, social services, substance abuse centers, and other human service organizations often provide speakers,…
Descriptors: Camping, Community Resources, Educational Resources, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBenayas, J; And Others – Environmentalist, 1987
Reports on a study conducted in Spain in which the environmental preferences of 11 to 14-year-old children were examined using a collection of photographs. Results include the indication that the environmental attitudes of children attending a 15-day nature camp changed noticeably in at least five different aspects. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedLewis, Gerald E. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1981
Reviews and critiques researcher studies, reported in the "Journal of Environmental Education" during the last 10 years, on environmental education classroom methodologies including gaming and simulation, indoor versus outdoor, nature center, modified science methods, teacher inservice, and residence camps. (DC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedRice, Dale R.; Duckett, Josephine – Science and Children, 1980
Two kinds of summer science camp experiences for elementary children are described. The program is intended to provide elementary teachers and preservice teachers with a chance to practice their science teaching skills. The Day Camp (K-3) emphasizes the senses and the Overnight Camp program (4-6) emphasizes instruction in science. (SA)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Hammerman, Donald R.; And Others – 1985
Outdoor education has been a viable part of American education for the past 40 years. This book traces the development of outdoor education and is intended to address a variety of factors relating to the outdoor education programs that exist today. Chapter one, "Why Teach Outside the Classroom," contains sections which provide a…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedRiggins, Ronald D. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Reviews the literature and identifies and explores five characteristics shown to exist in both the adventure-based learning environment and effective traditional classroom settings. Discusses small learning group size, cooperative learning environments, communication of high expectations for students, building on student success, creating a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Class Organization, Class Size, Classroom Environment
Nolen-Parkhouse, Andrew – 1982
In resident outdoor education programs, students and their teachers attend an outdoor facility for two days or longer and use the outdoor environment as their primary classroom, focusing on natural sciences, outdoor recreation, social skills, and attitudinal and cognitive development. A resident program should have significant impact on social…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
