We describe a field-based lizard project we did with high school students as a part of our summer Herpetological Research Experiences. We describe data collection on lizards captured, identified, and marked as a part of our mark-recapture study. We also describe other lizard projects that are ongoing in the United States and provide resources for…

Many high school science students do not encounter opportunities for authentic science inquiry in their formal coursework. Ecological field studies can provide such opportunities. The purpose of this project was to teach students about the process of science by designing and conducting experiments on whether and how honey bees (Apis mellifera)…

Discusses the need for long-term field experiments in undergraduate ecology curricula, and describes a field experiment in long-term succession set up to address this need. Reports on findings from the first year of the project. Contains 25 references. (WRM)

Describes procedures used to provide trainee teachers with experience in conducting ecological field studies, including preliminary classroom instruction, residential field experience, follow-up classroom work, and testing and evaluation. Summarizes opinions of students and trainee teachers on the worth of the experience. (AL)

Describes a bird-study and banding activity designed for students in urban and suburban areas. (PEB)

Describes the scientific observations of a seminar group of science educators that toured an island of Hawaii. (LS)

Describes the activities of a field experience program in marine biology for high school students sponsored by a group of Pennsylvania colleges. (LS)