The Scientific Method and Writing in Introductory Landscape-Development Laboratories.

Niemitz, Jeffrey William; Potter, Noel, Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ452078

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Scientific Method and Writing in Introductory Landscape-Development Laboratories.

Niemitz, Jeffrey William; Potter, Noel, Jr.

Journal of Geological Education, v39 n3 p190-95 May 1991

Describes an approach to introductory geology that requires students to go into the field to make observations, collect and analyze data, synthesize those data, and hypothesize about inferred geologic relationships. The product of these laboratories is a paper that requires students to test their hypothesis using specific examples from the data. Details of three laboratories are provided. (PR)

Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Field Trips, Geology, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Science Projects, Scientific Methodology, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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