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Soundscape Ecology: Rich Contexts for Investigating Conservation Biology & the Effect of Informal Environmental Experiences on Youth's Conceptual Understanding, Interest and Identity Development
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Ghadiri, Maryam Ghadiri – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Recent educational studies have shown increasing lack of interest and participation of youth (ages 10-14 years old) in various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields in the U.S. The decline in the number of youth choosing to study STEM fields in higher education and the resulting lack of STEM professionals in the society…
Descriptors: Ecology, Conservation (Environment), Biology, Environmental Education
The STRATegy COLUMN for Precollege Science Teachers: Exploring Density Differences.
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Metzger, Ellen Pletcher – Journal of Geological Education, 1994
Provides a description of a program in Maine that emphasizes the relevance of earth science to students' everyday lives with classroom activities that address real societal issues such as wise management of habitats. Includes two of the activities from the curriculum materials. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Conservation (Environment), Earth Science, Educational Strategies
Special Report--Environmental Education in Canada: Science Program Integrates Northern Environment.
Savage, Candace – North American Environment, 1988
Describes environmental education activities available in the Northwest Territories including the "Science Alive" project, the "Dial-an-Expert" service and a science fair program provided by the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories. Gives an outline of the Institute. Provides some demographic and geographic data of…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environment
Conserving Our Environment. Seychelles Integrated Science. [Teacher and Pupil Booklets]. Unit 13.
Brophy, M.; Fryars, M. – 1983
Seychelles Integrated Science (SIS), a 3-year laboratory-based science program for students (ages 11-15) in upper primary grades 7, 8, and 9, was developed from an extensive evaluation and modification of previous P7-P9 materials. This P9 SIS unit focuses on: (1) basic ecological and conservation concepts; (2) problems and complexities of…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Special Report--Environmental Education in Canada: Saskatchewan Provides Variety of Environmental Education Materials.
Cairns, Deanne – North American Environment, 1988
Describes several environmental education activities. Introduces educational materials and two environmental education programs. Provides demographic and geographic data of the region. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Water. Seychelles Integrated Science. [Teacher and Pupil Booklets]. Unit 3.
Brophy, M.; Fryars, M. – 1983
Seychelles Integrated Science (SIS), a 3-year laboratory-based science program for students (ages 11-15) in upper primary grades 7, 8, and 9, was developed from an extensive evaluation and modification of previous P7-P9 materials. This P7 SIS unit focuses on: (1) the importance of water in students' daily lives; (2) the need to purify drinking…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Crystallography, Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum
Special Report--Environmental Education in Canada: Recommendations for Environmental Education in Manitoba from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
North American Environment, 1988
Describes the goals of the Environmental Education Review Committee and presents the results of a survey on the importance of environmental education. Lists recommendations from the Committee. Provides some demographic and geographic data on the region. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science