Student interpretation of a global elevation map: What it is, how it was made, and what it is useful for part of Print Resource Collection
The authors explored students' understanding of the origin and interpretation of a map showing global elevation. They found that many students were unaware that this map represented data that ...

The importance of spatial thinking for geoscience education: Insights from the crossroads of geoscience and cognitive science part of Print Resource Collection
This paper uses "a day in the life of a field geologist" as a means to explore the spatial skills used by geoscientists on a regular basis, the cognitive skills that ...

A Model for the Development and Implementation of Field Trips as an Integral Part of the Science Curriculum part of Print Resource Collection
In this paper, Orion summarizes what we know from the literature about designing effective field trips for high school students, including the challenges and barriers to success. The model he ...

NSTA Position Statement: The Nature of Science part of Web Resource Collection

The NSTA Nature of Science position statement aims to create a common, accurate view of the nature and process of science.

EPA Water Science and Technology for Students and Educators part of Web Resource Collection

Discover lesson plans, games, and other resources for you and your students, as well as links to EPA's online training academies. The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the ...

NIH Office of Science Education part of Web Resource Collection

The Office of Science Education (OSE) coordinates science education activities at the NIH and develops and sponsors science education projects in house. These programs serve elementary, secondary, ...

USDA Forest Service part of Web Resource Collection

Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. The mission of the Forest ...

University of Kentucky Geological Society: Earth Science Education Network: Educational Resources for K-16 part of Web Resource Collection

In 1996, the Education Committee of the Kentucky Geological Survey, in conjunction with the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists, established the Earth Science Education Network (ESEN). ...

Hands-on Geology: K-12 Activities and Resources part of Web Resource Collection

This is a resource book for people interested in K-12 earth science education. The book includes 22 geology activities with teacher's guides. Activities range from basic sedimentary geology and ...

Visionlearning Library part of Web Resource Collection

At Visionlearning, we've developed a set of peer-reviewed materials for learning science including modular readings, interactive multimedia, and a glossary - all available for free on the web in ...