This study compared the effectiveness of three instructional methods: publications, lecture with filmstrips, and lecture plus fieldwork, on the acquisition of cognitive objectives. Subjects were junior high 4-H members studying tree planting. Post-test results indicated no significant difference among methods (52 references). (SJL)

Furniture, clothing, and even the candy dish help amateur archaeologists uncover the "facts" through hands on experience. (Editor)

Describes journalism student projects in a course that combines social science methodology in the field with journalism studies to provide practical learning experiences. (RL)

Provides hints for teaching a unit on fossils, with special emphasis on the use of field trips. Suggests several points for a successful field experience and describes how the author used local fossil sites to involve students in field trips. (MA)

Discusses marine life associated with salt marshes and field trip activities for observing salt marshes. (SL)

Summarizes several recent studies dealing with field instruction of environmentally related topics, reviewing research findings related to student cognitive gains and attitudinal change. Also provides suggestions for sources of assistance for teachers in field instruction planning and implementation. (ML)

A program established in Georgia in 1968 offers education students an early, firsthand experience with public school students and lists desired objectives. (SK)

This paper discusses course structure, teaching techniques, and field exercises for enhancing winter travelers' avalanche knowledge and skills. In two class sessions, the course typically consists of a historical perspective; a section on snow physics (clouds, types of snow crystals, effects of riming, identification of precipitated snow crystals,…

Describes an environmental program in which sixteen students and three biology teachers from Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts spent two weeks examining the ecology of a Caribbean reef.. (JR)

Advocates the establishment of a field study center in South Australia for the training of primary and secondary school teachers in the methods of conducting field studies. (JR)

Describes purpose and use of elementary school earth science field instruction sites. Scientific concept and methodology objectives are given. General principles for earth science site model selection and implementation are discussed. Operationof site model program in New York City is explained. (JM)