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August 23rd 2006, Hispanic News Aug 2006

August 23rd 2006, Hispanic News

Inland Empire Hispanic News

No abstract provided.


March 13th 2006, Csusb Mar 2006

March 13th 2006, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.


Course Catalog 2006-2007, Csusb Jan 2006

Course Catalog 2006-2007, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4 THE CSU SYSTEM 5 THE UNIVERSITY 8 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 13 STUDENT LIFE 23 ADMISSION 34 FEE SCHEDULE 40 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 43 MINORS 53 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 55 EXTENDED LEARNING 57 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 59 Academic Support Programs General Education Program Undergraduate Degree Programs GRADUATE STUDY 327 Graduate Degree Programs FACULTY 487 APPENDIX 507 INDEX 515


Csusb Statistical Factbook (2006), California State University, San Bernardino Jan 2006

Csusb Statistical Factbook (2006), California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Statistical Factbook

No abstract provided.


An Elementary Habitat Curriculum For The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Linda Jan Matthews Jan 2006

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.


Development Of A Strategic Plan For The Highland Environmental Learning Center, Jessica Ann Sutorus Jan 2006

Development Of A Strategic Plan For The Highland Environmental Learning Center, Jessica Ann Sutorus

Theses Digitization Project

The project focuses on the development of a strategic plan for the Highland Environmental Learning Center (HELC), the completely integrated environmental learning center located in the Highland Branch Library of the San Bernardino County Library system. The plan was developed through the investigation of other nature centers, interpretive centers, and environmental learning centers to help define the purpose and mission for environmental education in a non-formal setting. It is also meant to serve as a guideline for future programming, budgeting, promotion, and staffing of HELC. The plan supports HELC's goal to foster environmental sensitivity and environmentally responsible citizenship.


Addressing Second And Third Grade California Science And Social Science Content Standards Through Environmental Literature, Denise Truex Hatfield Jan 2006

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.


A Facilitator's Handbook For Service-Learning Projects At The Center For Land-Based Learning, Lila Higgins Jan 2006

A Facilitator's Handbook For Service-Learning Projects At The Center For Land-Based Learning, Lila Higgins

Theses Digitization Project

This project aims to create a facilitator's handbook for use during service-learning projects administered by staff at The Center For Land Based Learning (CLBL). CLBL engages youth in learning experience on the land ensuring that they develop an understanding for the critical interplay of agriculture, nature and community.


Situating The Cetacean: Science And Storytelling In Witi Ihimaera's The Whale Rider, Lee Elton Dionne Jan 2006

Situating The Cetacean: Science And Storytelling In Witi Ihimaera's The Whale Rider, Lee Elton Dionne

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis analyzes two major discourses that intersect and inform one another in Witi Ihimaera's The whale rider: storytelling and modern science.


The San Gorgonio Wilderness: A History Of Human Presence And Implications For Management, Cynthia Jeanne Holman Jan 2006

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.


Wildlife All Around Us: A Second Grade Guide To City Wildlife Education, Melanie Anne Pendegraft Jan 2006

Wildlife All Around Us: A Second Grade Guide To City Wildlife Education, Melanie Anne Pendegraft

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis provides opportunities for second grade students to explore, study, and apply critical thinking skills in reference to the local wildlife and current environmental issues.


Natural History Of Hesperoyucca Whipplei, Lizabeth Ann Hope-King Jan 2006

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.


Survey Of Advice For Beginning Environmental Education Instructors, Scott Charles Rennie Jan 2006

Survey Of Advice For Beginning Environmental Education Instructors, Scott Charles Rennie

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the research done in this study was to collect techniques, methods and advice from environmental education professionals and create a concise summary of the results. The study showed the importance of using constructivist techniques in environmental education, essential to be successful in teaching in the outdoors.


San Jacinto Center For Environmental Education, Susanna Catherine Hamilton Jan 2006

San Jacinto Center For Environmental Education, Susanna Catherine Hamilton

Theses Digitization Project

The author sets out to find what the characteristics of a functional and successful nature center includes. In doing so, she helps to create the San Jacinto Center for Environmental Education. The desire behind this is to bring more school-age children and university students to the site as well as to manage and expand the public walks on the San Jacinto Wildlife Area.


Educational Interpretive Programs For Ecotourism Destinations, Rachael Anne Hamilton Jan 2006

Educational Interpretive Programs For Ecotourism Destinations, Rachael Anne Hamilton

Theses Digitization Project

Five interpretive programs designed for use by educators, naturalists, or interpreters working at ecotourism destinations. Topics covered include environmentally responsible behavior, on-site recycling programs, renewable energy systems, and plant and animal species conservation.


Commencement Program (December 2006), Csusb Jan 2006

Commencement Program (December 2006), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


Commencement Program (June 2006), Csusb Jan 2006

Commencement Program (June 2006), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


Course Catalog 2005-2006, Csusb Jan 2005

Course Catalog 2005-2006, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4 THE CSU SYSTEM 5 THE UNIVERSITY 8 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 13 STUDENT LIFE 22 ADMISSION 33 FEE SCHEDULE 39 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 42 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 53 EXTENDED LEARNING 55 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 57 Academic Support Programs General Education Program Undergraduate Degree Programs GRADUATE STUDY 323 Graduate Degree Programs FACULTY 471 APPENDIX 491 INDEX 499


Csusb Statistical Factbook (2005), California State University, San Bernardino Jan 2005

Csusb Statistical Factbook (2005), California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Statistical Factbook

No abstract provided.


Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell Jan 2005

Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to help at-risk Latino youth through environmental education programs. An integral aspect of this project included hands-on and interactive experiences at several education sites throughout the State of California. These site visits included the following institutions: Yosemite Institute, Chapman Ranch, Orange County Outdoor Science School, University of Southern California, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, Catalina Island Camps, Camp Oaks, Wildlands Conservancy (Oak Glen), St. James Reserve, and Alvarado-Jensen Ranch.


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 Jan 2005

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 Jan 2005

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 Jan 2005

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).


The Underwater Life Off The Coast Of Southern California, Kathie Lyn Purkey Jan 2005

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.


Environmental Education And High School Backpacking, David Russell Ficke Jan 2005

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.


Significant Life Experiences Of Naturalists, Kathleen Marie Mitchell Jan 2005

Significant Life Experiences Of Naturalists, Kathleen Marie Mitchell

Theses Digitization Project

This research study addressed a current topic of interest in the environmental education community: How can people of non-European origin be recruited into the field of outdoor and environmental education?


Tibetan Buddhism And The Environment: A Case Study Of Environmental Sensitivity Among Tibetan Environmental Professionals In Dharamsala, India, Megan Marie Shearer Jan 2005

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.


Csusb Viewbook (2005-2006) [Small Format], California State University, San Bernardino Jan 2005

Csusb Viewbook (2005-2006) [Small Format], California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Viewbooks

No abstract provided.


Csusb Viewbook (2005-2006), California State University, San Bernardino Jan 2005

Csusb Viewbook (2005-2006), California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Viewbooks

No abstract provided.


Commencement Program (June 2005), Csusb Jan 2005

Commencement Program (June 2005), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.