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Direct linkRoesch, Frank; Nerb, Josef; Riess, Werner – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
Our study investigated whether problem-oriented designed ecology lessons with phases of direct instruction and of open experimentation foster the development of cross-domain and domain-specific components of "experimental problem-solving ability" better than conventional lessons in science. We used a paper-and-pencil test to assess…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Solving, Middle School Students, Grade 6
Hung, Pi-Hsia; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Lee, Yueh-Hsun; Wu, Tsung-Hsun; Vogel, Bahtijar; Milrad, Marcelo; Johansson, Emil – Educational Technology & Society, 2014
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a ubiquitous problem-based learning system (UPBLS) on students' question-raising performance in field inquiry activities. An experiment was conducted on an elementary school natural science course. A total of 43 sixth and fifth grade elementary students divided into experienced and…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Electronic Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students
Argast, Susan; Macdonald, Cheryl – Clearing, 1996
Describes activities which sharpen awareness of trees through the senses in this first of a two-part integrated unit for teaching children about forest ecosystems. Students interact and work in collaborative groups; learn about the impact of forests on daily life; explore the interdependence of plants, animals, soil, water, air, and light; explore…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedNewton, Douglas P.; Newton, Lynn D. – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Lichenometry is described for use in the study of biology and physical weathering. Discussed are lichens in general and an outline for studying growth and ecology. A problem solving format is used. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Classification, College Science
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Environmental Resources, Harrisburg. Bureau of State Parks. – 1984
This pre-school through grade 12 environmental education learning continuum was designed to help educators with a systematic method which develops an environmental ethic among students. It consists of: (1) preschool through third-grade activities (which stress environmental awareness and sensitivity); (2) intermediate level activities (which give…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Field Studies
Peer reviewedHansen, Peter H. – Environmentalist, 1995
Describes environmental projects completed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students in Bangkok, Venice, and Guayaquil as part of a program studying the interaction of science or technology and society. The lessons provide a model for environmental education at other institutions. These interdisciplinary projects promote environmental awareness…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Ecology, Engineering Education, Environmental Education
Wood, Alison; And Others – Environmental Education, 1996
Describes many environmental education projects conducted in schools in Suffolk County, England. Projects include One World Week, which prepared students for exchange visits with Kenya by encouraging awareness of world problems, especially those of poverty and distribution of resources. Other projects were comprised of outdoor programs, recycling…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Disabilities, Drama, Ecology
