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An Elementary Habitat Curriculum For The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Linda Jan Matthews
An Elementary Habitat Curriculum For The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Linda Jan Matthews
Theses Digitization Project
This place-based curriculum, developed to address the alienation that children often feel from the natural environment around them, is an inquiry-based, hands-on teaching module for third and fourth grade children. It is designed around a one-day field trip to vernal pool habitat at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Three pre-visit and three post-visit lessons are included. The lessons enable students to acquire required California academic content standards, and also incorporate education principles stated in California's Education and the Environment Initiative.
The San Gorgonio Wilderness: A History Of Human Presence And Implications For Management, Cynthia Jeanne Holman
The San Gorgonio Wilderness: A History Of Human Presence And Implications For Management, Cynthia Jeanne Holman
Theses Digitization Project
The San Gorgonio Wilderness in Southern California is surrounded on three sides by roads, and receives thousands of visitors each year. Its character as a wilderness is threatened by the large populations of people nearby, as well as the humans who venture into its boundaries. This project outlines the history of human presence in the Wilderness, and describes the impact of that presence. There is a discussion of attempts by various organizations to mitigate that impact, and deal with the increasing numbers of visitors. The project concludes with predictions and suggestions for the future of the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Natural History Of Hesperoyucca Whipplei, Lizabeth Ann Hope-King
Natural History Of Hesperoyucca Whipplei, Lizabeth Ann Hope-King
Theses Digitization Project
Explores many aspects of the Hesperoyucca whipplei (formerly known as Yucca whipplei), a type of chaparral plant that grows in arid regions of Southern California. Five of the subspecies of H. whipplei are individually described and discussed. Its relationship with its pollinator, Tegeticula maculata, is traced and documented throughout the process of a reproductive season. The project examines the historic uses of H. whipplei by the Native Americans as well as its current uses in the modern world. It includes field study lessons and Hesperoyucca recipes.
Addressing Second And Third Grade California Science And Social Science Content Standards Through Environmental Literature, Denise Truex Hatfield
Addressing Second And Third Grade California Science And Social Science Content Standards Through Environmental Literature, Denise Truex Hatfield
Theses Digitization Project
In response to the federal legislation No Child Left Behind, schools across the country implemented required reading programs for classroom instruction. Open Court's Reading program meets this criterion for many schools. The text in Open Court Reading for grades two and three was evaluated for science and social science content standards that would be supportive of environmental education. Supplemental lessons from Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Project WET were identified.
Environmental Education And High School Backpacking, David Russell Ficke
Environmental Education And High School Backpacking, David Russell Ficke
Theses Digitization Project
The call of the wilderness resonates in all of our hearts, with the desire to get in touch with nature and experience wilderness at some level. This project gives the high school teacher the practical resources necessary to share the passion of being in the wilderness with high school students.
The Underwater Life Off The Coast Of Southern California, Kathie Lyn Purkey
The Underwater Life Off The Coast Of Southern California, Kathie Lyn Purkey
Theses Digitization Project
This project reviews the basic chemical and geographical features of the ocean, biological classification of marine life, background of the ocean's flora and fauna, and the ocean's environment. These facts are presented through an underwater documentary filmed at various sites along Southern California's coast and complemented with lesson plans designed for grades K - 4.
Discovering The Path To Indian Uses Of Native California Plants: A Family Activity Guide For The Native Plant Garden At The San Bernardino County Museum, Lauren Anne Trish Holman
Discovering The Path To Indian Uses Of Native California Plants: A Family Activity Guide For The Native Plant Garden At The San Bernardino County Museum, Lauren Anne Trish Holman
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of this project is to develop an activity guide for the California native plant trail located adjacent to the San Bernardino County Museum that allows families to discover native California plants while increasing environmental and cultural sensitivity.
Environmental Education: The Equalizer, Jolanda Tracie Karr
Environmental Education: The Equalizer, Jolanda Tracie Karr
Theses Digitization Project
This project explores and justifies using the local environment as an effective educational strategy for teachers of special education students.
Source Evaluation And Selection For Interpretation In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Lacey Elizabeth Moore
Source Evaluation And Selection For Interpretation In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Lacey Elizabeth Moore
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to aid interpreters in evaluation sources (research material) for use in interpretive presentations and programs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This was done by illustrating the need for source evaluation and then developing the guidelines for selecting, evaluating, and most effectively using various sources in the development of interpretive programs in the National Parks Services (NPS).
Tibetan Buddhism And The Environment: A Case Study Of Environmental Sensitivity Among Tibetan Environmental Professionals In Dharamsala, India, Megan Marie Shearer
Tibetan Buddhism And The Environment: A Case Study Of Environmental Sensitivity Among Tibetan Environmental Professionals In Dharamsala, India, Megan Marie Shearer
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate environmental sensitivity among environmental professionals in a culture that is assumed to hold an ecocentric perspective. Nine Tibetan Buddhist environmental professionals were surveyed in this study. Based on an Environmental Sensitivity Profile Insytrument, an environmental sensitivity profile for a Tibetan Buddhist environmental professional was created from the participants demographic and interview data. The most frequently defined vaqriables were environmental destruction/development, education and role models.
Where's Your Niche?: A Game Of Ecological Relationships, Margaret Elizabeth Deppe
Where's Your Niche?: A Game Of Ecological Relationships, Margaret Elizabeth Deppe
Theses Digitization Project
The advantages of learning through the use of educational games are reviewed. Results show the effectiveness of the use of educational games to convey concepts and information to students.
An Interpretive Trail In Amazonian Ecuador, Bruce Evan Farnsworth
An Interpretive Trail In Amazonian Ecuador, Bruce Evan Farnsworth
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
An Outdoor Education Curriculum For Primary Grades: Kindergarten Through Third, Rachelle Dorothy Howry, Tracy Lynn Reynolds
An Outdoor Education Curriculum For Primary Grades: Kindergarten Through Third, Rachelle Dorothy Howry, Tracy Lynn Reynolds
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Designing An Energy Efficient School, Arthur La Cues
Designing An Energy Efficient School, Arthur La Cues
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.