Natural Science And Earth Science Teaching And Educational Ideas It can be hard to find good teaching resource sites on the Internet. Resources including many K12 classroom lab activities. http://www.evolvingearth.org/earthscienceresources/earthscienceteachingsites.htm
Extractions: ASA News ASEE Prism Academe African American Review ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports A paleontology network inquiry consortium: Impact on teacher practice Journal of Geoscience Education May 2003 by Marlow, Michael P Wright, Joanna L Hand, Jordon D THE PALEONTOLOGY CONSORTIUM The Paleontology Network Inquiry Consortium consists of a university School of Education and Geology Department and 20 regional school districts. The consortium was initiated in the fall 2000 semester. The initial pilot program began the following fall. The first group of twenty secondary science teachers represented eighteen schools from these districts. The program was designed to meet all of the following objectives. A) Increased understanding of science discipline B) Introduction to inquiry-based pedagogy and other advanced teaching methods
Dinosaur Paleontology AN INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE. The most innovative facet of myteaching engages students in the study of dinosaur paleontology. http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/AEF/1995/stefanski_dinosaur.html
Extractions: Notes for Teacher: Until recently, dinosaurs were looked upon as sluggish, dim witted beasts dragging their tails in the swamps. With the commercialization of Jurassic Park, young people today have a very different view of dinosaur life, but what they probably do not understand is the process by which scientists have revised their interpretation of the fossil record. This unit is intended to help students engage in and appreciate the process by which we can use the fossil record to gain a better understanding of the life history of dinosaurs. Although the unit focuses on one particular group of organisms, it can serve as an introduction to the more general methods of paleontology. Moreover, it is designed to help students hone their skills in general hypothesis testing so that they will be better prepared for future inquiry into other areas of science. The unit, which I've expanded into a summer field course, does require a great deal of advanced preparation on the part of the instructor. However, tremendous resources exist for teachers to educate themselves about current trends in dinosaur paleontology, and with the help of several informative publications and videos, and the services of several excellent museums (including one accessible on the Internet), the needed background information can be gained more quickly than one might think.
Links -- National Center For Science Education Defending the Teaching of Evolution in the Public Schools, Links Includesclassroom activities for students, and evolution education resources for http://www.ncseweb.org/link.asp?category=8
Extractions: The Integrated Teaching of the Fossil Record and the History of Life Within Elementary Dinosaur Discussion The popular media's use of dinosaurs in programming for both children and adults leads to aspects of paleontology being the first exposure to science for many elementary school students. To acknowledge the existence of dinosaurs in the elementary science classroom is one thing, but to use that interest in dinosaur life as a springboard into the history of life and paleontological resources would be an ideal way to expand learning in this area. An educator could then use lessons on the fossil record to expand onto earth and life science concepts. There are a number of ways to achieve this integration. Another activity that addresses the fossil record more hand in hand with the subject of dinosaurs is one that charts rock strata, entitled "Findasaurus". The educator explains to the students that in order to find out more information about dinosaurs, dinosaur fossils must be found. The fossils can be found in the rock strata. In addition, layers of rock often do not follow directly from one location to another. Therefore, scientists often have to determine the correlating layers between two or more locations. This activity gives the student a worksheet showing rock strata from France and Montana, and examples of index fossils which could be used to correlate the layers. Students then work to match up the correct layers from the two locations, learning that the layers do not follow directly from one location to another. Through this activity, the students are made aware of how we know the age of dinosaurs and where they lived.
UTIG : GK-12 Program While attending UT, Danny was a Lead Teaching Assistant for Introductory to Jeri Rodgers is currently a PhD candidate in Vertebrate paleontology at UT http://www.ig.utexas.edu/outreach/gk-12/people.htm
Extractions: (Fall '05) Martin Hanzlik completed undergraduate studies in the Geology Department at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (UPRM), where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Harry Hammond Hess Award for outstanding students. During my studies I was president for the Students Geological Society from 2002-2003. Martin worked in the GK-12 outreach program at UPRM. The program focused on implementing Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) in schools and offering educational activities based on hands on learning using various tools such as graphic calculators combined with calculator based laboratory (CBL). After graduation he worked as a professional geologist at Suelos Inc., conducting foundation analysis (core samples, structural geology, soil samples) for construction purposes. Martin is an M.S. candidate at UT and will be working with Dr. Paul Mann on a marine geology project centered on Puerto Rico. He will be working with GK-12 Teacher Chuy Garcia on an ocean drilling module.
Bio Prof. Societies Undergrad Education Links Annotation describes activities of life sciences professional societies towardsimproving Here, the society provides innovative teaching techniques and http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/cels/edulinks.html
Extractions: Links to Professional Societies in the Biological Sciences Educational Activities Annotation describes activities of life sciences professional societies towards improving undergraduate education. Because of the changing nature of websites, click on the name of the professional society to link to the homepage of the society and browse yourself. If you use or manage a web site with activities that should be listed in the annotation, please let us know by contacting: tong@wisc.edu This page was originally developed by the Coalition for Education in the Life Sciences (CELS). CELS was a national coalition of professional societies in the biological sciences that have joined together in an effort to improve undergraduate education in the life sciences (1991-1998). See the CELS Monograph (1998) for more information. The Center for Biology Education was the home for CELS from 1994-1998 and maintains this page of links to professional societies. Index to sections of this web page: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Association of Anatomists (AAA) American Association of Immunologists (AAI) American Association of Physical Anthropologists (AAPA) ... American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Though not specific to the life sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science web site has a large quantity of general science education material that is useful, along with some information directly regarding biology. This site links to an on-line version of
Extractions: This is a classic evolution-and-fossils kind of course. Students go through major invertebrate groups, examine and interpret fossils and assemblages. Rather than approach the whole world chronologically, the course covers each lineage one-at-a-time. The site is rich in photographs and informational links. This is a 200-level geology class. This class will: Topics covered in this course include: Evolution Fossils, preservation, and interpretation
PaleoProfile Members of the Society of Vertebrate paleontology come from many different backgrounds Evolution is a mandatory part of the biology teaching in France. http://www.vertpaleo.org/education/paleoprofile.html
Extractions: Who are the people of SVP? Members of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology come from many different backgrounds and live and work all around the world. Here we highlight the life and work of one of our members so that you can get to know them better. Paleontologists that have been profiled in the past are also listed so that you can go back and get to know them as well. When I was 8 years old, my father bought me a book about palaeontology illustrated by Zdenek Burian. I was so impressed by all the reconstructions of these long-dead animals that I immediately decided that it would be my future job. And I am very stubborn. I still have this book on the shelves of my office to remind me why I am here!
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TeachersFirst - Subject Search Results This interactive ASPCA site has a number of resources for teaching biology and life This site provides a sampling of activities from a larger webbased http://www.teachersfirst.com/tchr-subj.cfm?subject=biology&lower=6&upper=8
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Acorn Naturalists' Product Categories material for studying geology, paleontology and related earth sciences.Includes activity books, GEMS curricula, videos, rock and mineral identification http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/category.asp?Category_ID=481
Extractions: Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-xvi Part 1. Introduction to the Guide, pp. 1-8 Part 2. Elementary School Science Curriculum Materials, pp. 9-9 Part 2 Overview, pp. 10-13 1. Life Science, pp. 14-47 2. Earth Science, pp. 48-67 3. Physical Science, pp. 68-95 4. Multidisciplinary and Applied Science, pp. 96-121 5. Curriculum Projects Past and Present, pp. 122-129 Part 3. Teacher's References, pp. 130-131 Part 3 Overview, pp. 132-133 6. Books on Teaching Science, pp. 134-147 7. Science Book Lists and Resource Guides, pp. 148-155 8. Periodicals, pp. 156-164 Part 4. Ancillary Resources for Elementary Science Teacher..., pp. 165-165 Part 4 Overview, pp. 166-167
K-12 HHMI/NWU Science Teaching Institute K12 Science Teaching Institute Paleo/Anthro Links Take part in creativeactivities based on these questions and more in this *Encyclopaedia http://biology.nebrwesleyan.edu/HHMI/sciencelinks/paleoanthro.html
Extractions: K-12 Science Teaching Institute Paleo/Anthro Links Last Updated 3-3-2004 Honolulu Community College Dinosaur Exhibit http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/dinos/dinos.1.html For the first time in Hawaii, there is a unique, free, permanent collection of dinosaur fossils available for public viewing. These "fossils" are replicas from the originals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, which boasts one of the finest and largest collections of dinosaur fossils in the world. HCC is providing Hawaii's students and interested community groups with an exciting look at the prehistoric natural history of the world by displaying the fossils of some of the largest terrestrial creatures that ever lived. Take your personalized tour of the dinosaur exhibit at this web site. Smithsonian Institution's Natural History Web http://nmnhwww.si.edu/nmnhweb.html The Smithsonian Natural History Web is the cyberspace extension of the National Museum of Natural History. Here you will find documents and data about the Museum's research and national collections, which comprise more than 120 million scientific specimens and cultural artifacts from around the world. You will also find information about programs and projects at the Museum or produced in cooperation with other organizations. There are separate sections for everything from Anthropology to Zoology.
Extractions: Understand that discoveries about dinosaurs have a long history and that each paleontologist adds his or her work to a body of fossil evidence used to support theories about dinosaurs. Find out that paleontologists often support one theory over another until additional fossil evidence either confirms or disproves the theory. Understand that paleontologists can learn more about dinosaurs through new scientific techniques. Materials
Resume Of A. Eugene Fritsche 195859 - Teaching Assistant in Geology, University of California, Los Angeles Secretary, Pacific Section, Society of Economic Paleontologists and http://www.csun.edu/~hcgeo007/res.html
Extractions: email: a.eugene.fritsche@csun.edu A.B. in Geology, 1958, University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D. in Geology, 1969, University of California, Los Angeles 1958-59 - Teaching Assistant in Geology, University of California, Los Angeles 1959 - Summer Field Geology Camp Manager, University of California, Los Angeles 1963-70 -Assistant Professor of Geology, California State University, Northridge 1970-77 - Associate Professor of Geology, California State University, Northridge 1977-2000 - Professor of Geology, California State University, Northridge 1981-87, 98-2000 - Chair, Dept. of Geological Sciences, California State University, Northridge
