Ecological Field Studies

Autor/in	Dobson, Christopher
Titel	Ecological Field Studies
Quelle	In: Science Teacher, 75 (2008) 2, S.40-43 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8555
Schlagwörter	Field Studies; Ecology; Secondary School Science; Science Instruction; Independent Study; Inquiry; Hands on Science; Discovery Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Praxisforschung; Ökologie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Selbststudium; Entdeckendes Lernen
Abstract	Field studies are an excellent way for students to learn ecological concepts and practice doing science. This article presents an approach for the secondary science classroom that permits students to ask and answer their own questions, a prerequisite for truly experiencing the process of science. Students explore a local natural area and, in groups, decide what ecological topics to investigate. Because students are guided by their own interests, these semi-independent research projects foster a high degree of student ownership and naturally cultivate enthusiasm for science. In addition, these extended investigations, which can last for several weeks, help students realize the intimate relationship between physical and biological components in nature at a deeper level than lectures or readings allow. (Contains 2 figures.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10