This article describes a museum-based urban teacher-residency (UTR) program's approach to building subject-specific content knowledge and research experience in Earth Science teacher candidates. In the museum-based program, graduate-level science courses and research experiences are designed and implemented specifically for the UTR by active Earth…

Describes the scientific accomplishments of the International Program of Ocean Drilling (IPOD) during its first decade. Notable are the scientific contributions to understanding the sea floor. Critical decisions for the second decade include economic and social implications. (MA)

Reported is a description of earth science departments in 21 colleges involved in the Earth Science Teacher Preparation Program (ESTPP). The program was funded by the National Science Foundation. ESTPP provides encouragement for innovation by providing planning conferences, providing consultants to visit the campuses and reinforce the positive…

Describes a three-day program aimed at public school educators and community leaders. The goal was to encourage these people to include air age education in their programs. Activities included hands-on projects. (MA)

The International Geological Correlation Project has attained scientific maturity and broad support and participation by geologists world wide. Its purpose is to provide a mechanism for international cooperation and information exchange about geological problems that transcend national boundaries. (Author/BB)

The development of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) is discussed from a historical perspective. John Dewey's Laboratory School and Ralph Tyler's Rationale are included. (MA)

Descirbes a secondary science program designed to increase enrollment by offering semester courses. Thirty courses, in the biological and physical sciences, are offered for one semester and one-half credit. Earth science enrollment has increased significantly in the upper grade classes. Student evaluations are mostly favorable. (MA)

This guidebook is designed to help a secondary science teacher plan and conduct an earth science field trip in Oklahoma. It provides activities for students, information on pretrip planning, leading field trips, and safety measures to be followed. The guidebook also includes detailed information about the geologic history of Oklahoma complete with…

Comments on the cooperative spirit of geophysicists which resulted in the largest scientific cooperative project ever conducted: the International Geophysical Year. Describes a new international venture (called Geodynamics Project) that is designed to exploit the many opportunities for new insights resulting from recent advances in earth science.…

Presents a classroom module designed to utilize Landsat imagery. Includes objectives, materials needed, procedures, and resource information for secondary teachers. (MA)

Describes a course in which students analyze man-made materials utilizing mineralogical facts and techniques. Discusses course content, teaching methods, and course evaluation. (MA)

Describes a program to interest American Indians in careers in the earth sciences. (BR)

Outlines characteristics of two earth science programs selected for "Search for Excellence in Science Education" awards (SESE awards). One program features a final examination in the field, while the other program helps train parents to be good geologic observers on vacations. (DH)

Describes the progress and current activities of the Minority Participation Program which was established to assist minority students in the geological sciences, to introduce new programs in predominantly minority colleges, and to retrain as geological scientists minority faculty members. Presents tabulated data on enrollment patterns of minority…