Editors: Frank Ireton, David W. Mogk and Cathryn A Manduca

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Introduction
Panel 1: Why Use an Earth System Science Approach to Education?
Panel 2: What Should Be Taught in an Earth System Science Curriculum?
Panel 3: How Should We Teach Earth System Science?
Panel 4: How Should We Integrate Research and Education?
Panel 5: How Can We Change the Academic Culture to Promote Reform?
Panel 6: How Can We Increase Diversity, Recruitment, and Retention of Students in the Earth and Space Sciences?
Panel 7: How Can We Promote Lifelong Learning, K-12 Education, Professional Training, and Outreach to the Public About This Report and Workshop
About This Report and Workshop
Spheres of Influence Workshop Steering Committee
Spheres of Influence Workshop Participants
Selected Bibliography

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This report outlines the outcomes of a workshop convened by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the Keck Geology Consortium held in November 1996 and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant DUE-96-14954). It has been reproduced here with permission from AGU as a service to the geoscience education community and provides a coherent educational plan for undergraduate Earth and space science education. Conveners were Frank Ireton, David W. Mogk and Cathryn A Manduca. Learn more about this report and workshop.