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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
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Riedinger, Kelly; Taylor, Amy – Afterschool Matters, 2016
Out-of-school time (OST) programs like the Coastal Ecology science camp can positively influence science identities, particularly for youth from groups historically underserved and underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). OST STEM programming gives youth opportunities to learn science outside the formal classroom in…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Education, After School Programs, Science Interests
Grade Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Facilities, Elementary School Science, Information Services
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McComas, William F.; Penick, John E. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Summarizes 10 exemplary programs which address topics on individualized biology, a modified team approach, limnology, physical anthropology, the relevance of biology to society, ecology, and health. Provides names and addresses of contact persons for further information. Units cover a broad range of abilities and activities. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Experiential Learning
Bybee, Rodger W. – 1984
This monograph provides a framework for biology teachers who are rethinking and redesigning their programs. The major focus is on the human ecology perspective in biology programs. The first chapter attempts to define and clarify human ecology through historical review. The second chapter provides support, based on a survey of citizens…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Environmental Education
Hosking, Bunty – 1983
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be read in…
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Energy, Food
Penick, John E., Ed.; Bonnstetter, Ronald J. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 exemplary programs in biology. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 discusses the desired state in biology education, examining the goals of biology education and how these goals relate to biology curriculum and…
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstration Programs, Ecology, Evaluation Criteria