GeoJourney: A Field-Based, Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Geology, Native American Cultures, and Environmental Studies

Autor/inn/en	Elkins, Joe; Elkins, Nichole M. L.; Hemmings, Sarah N. J.
Titel	GeoJourney: A Field-Based, Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Geology, Native American Cultures, and Environmental Studies
Quelle	In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 37 (2008) 3, S.18-28 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-231X
Schlagwörter	Field Trips; Reading Assignments; American Indian Studies; Interdisciplinary Approach; Geology; Parks; Museums; Educational Experience; Environmental Education; Introductory Courses; American Indian Reservations; Concept Formation; Science Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Exkursion; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Historische Geologie; Freizeitpark; Museum; Museumswesen; Museen; Bildungserfahrung; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik; Einführungskurs; Indianerreservat; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht
Abstract	GeoJourney is an interdisciplinary field trip in geology, Native American studies, and environmental studies designed for introductory-level undergraduates. The program travels 23,345 kilometers by van to national parks, industrial sites, museums, and Indian reservations in 24 of the United States. During the day, students carry out hands-on projects, field investigations, and hikes. At night, campfire lectures and discussions, along with reading assignments and written exams, enhance the educational experience. Assessment of student conceptual change in the geosciences shows statistically significant improvement beyond that seen in the traditional geoscience classroom setting. (Contains 4 tables and 7 figures.) (Author).
Anmerkungen	National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10