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Peer reviewedKrockover, Gerald H.; Levandowski, Donald W. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
The sport of orienteering is described briefly and ideas are presented that may be useful to the earth science teacher. (SA)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Geology
New England Aquarium, Boston, MA. – 1985
Instructional materials and suggestions for conducting a whale watching field trip are contained in this curriculum packet for secondary science teachers. It is one unit in a series of curricular programs developed by the New England Aquarium Education Department. Activities and information are organized into three sections: (1) pre-trip…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Field Trips
New England Aquarium, Boston, MA. – 1985
The New England Aquarium Education Department offers a series of curriculum units and field trip guides for teachers of all grade levels on aquatic biology and ecology topics. Fish characteristics and behaviors are explained in this packet for secondary science teachers. Pre-trip materials include factsheets and worksheets on fish: (1)…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Aquariums, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction
O'Connor, James V., Ed.; Tormey, Brian B., Ed. – 1984
The Atlantic barrier system is used as a focal point in this manual of field exercises. A collection of activities and posed questions provide students with opportunities to develop skills basic to the development of sound field techniques. Investigations can be adapted and modified by teachers to specific subject areas and developmental needs.…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Marine Education
DeBruin, Jerry – 1986
Designed to develop creativity in young learners, this book contains interdisciplinary activities which focus on the theme of nature. Activity pages are provided that can serve as front and back covers of a student booklet and the suggested activities can be duplicated for insertion between the covers resulting in a booklet for each student. A…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedSanderson, P. L. – School Science Review, 1988
Describes a field trip taken to an old mining area to study water pollution. Discussed are methods for silt analysis, reagent preparation, color charts, techniques, fieldwork, field results, and a laboratory study. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction
Peer reviewedRaze, Robert E., Jr. – Science and Children, 1993
Presents activities that utilize nature hikes to develop students' understanding of environment-related issues, observation skills, and critical thinking skills. Activities include alphabetizing observed objects, identifying objects by smell, observing ants, and a scavenger hunt. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
van Trommel, Jacques, Ed. – 1990
Thirty papers from the International Symposium on Fieldwork in the Sciences (ISFIS) are presented. The program was divided into four blocks: (1) trends in fieldwork and curriculum aspects; (2) fieldwork activities, followed by discussion and reflection; (3) implementation and dissemination; and (4) field excursions to typical Dutch landscapes.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
