The methodology used in the evaluation of this unit is the same as that described in SO 000 468. Twenty-seven teachers were selected for the field trial thereby involving approximately 1,250 ninth through twelfth grade students. This unit has five integral activities and two optional ones: 1) Site Selection; 2) A Few American Cities; 3) Local…

The methodology used in the evaluation of this unit is the same as that described in SO 000 468. Twenty-nine teachers were selected for the field trial thereby involving approximately 950 ninth through twelfth grade students. This unit has eight integral activities as well as six optional ones: 1) City Location and Growth; 2) New Orleans; 3)…

Presents a selection of thematic units focusing on the environment that integrate literature, outdoor education, field studies, and research on current environmental issues. These units are part of a program offered at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Authors include Thoreau, Camus, Orwell, Hemingway, Sophocles, and…

Urges teachers to use the cultural landscape as a primary resource. Outlines the steps for students to use in making a visual analysis of the cityscape. Lists strategies for reading the cityscape as a primary document including observation, speculation, analysis, and evaluation. (NL)