NSF Award Abstract - #0242636| NSF Award Abstract - #0242636 |
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| NSF Org | ESI |
| Latest Amendment Date | July 7, 2004 |
| Award Number | 0242636 |
| Award Instrument | Continuing grant |
| Program Manager |
David B. Campbell ESI DIV OF ELEM SECONDARY & INFORMAL SCI ED EHR DIRECT FOR EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES |
| Start Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Expires | April 30, 2006 (Estimated) |
| Expected Total Amount | $998070 (Estimated) |
| Investigator |
Travis L. Hudson ageology@olypen.com (Principal Investigator current) Michael J. Smith (Principal Investigator former) Christopher M. Keane (Co-Principal Investigator current) Cynthia M. Martinez (Co-Principal Investigator former) |
| Sponsor |
Amer Geological Inst 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 223021507 703/379-2480 |
| NSF Program | 7355 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DEVELP |
| Field Application | 0000099 Other Applications NEC |
| Program Reference Code | 9177,SMET, |
This project will create a textbook with integrated laboratory, field and classroom activities, teacher guide and a teacher professional development guide to support the teaching of an environmental science course for grade 10-12. The materials will be designed for a course that has a focus on the relationship between humans and their geological surroundings. A learning cycle pedagogical design will be used to help students develop concept understandings and skills through concept exploration, development and application phases. Concept application will feature student-driven inquiry into environmental issues that require application of geological, geographical and technological understandings and tools. Embedded and performance-based assessments will elicit students' conceptual understanding of core environmental and earth systems concepts, unifying concepts and processes, applications of technology to societal problems and the nature of science and technology. Print materials for each unit will integrate application of USGS global GIS data sets and tools to student research. Appropriate supplemental web content will be provided to enhance teachers' understanding of science content, facilitate data acquisition and support student inquiry.
