Science is a Study of Earth A resource manual for science curriculum restructure

Developed with support of the National Science Foundation  and The Ohio State University, 1995. Victor J. Mayer and Rosanne W. Fortner, authors.

Description
This is the book that defines the mission, content and methods of Earth Systems Education, a way of looking at science that makes the subject relevant to students and brings it into focus with interdisciplinary teaching/learning about Earth events and chracteristics.

The book was designed to help teachers determine whether ESE fits their classroom needs, and how to go about restructuring their science program at the lesson, unit, or full curriculum level. Input from teachers, science educators in colleges, and geoscientists has combined to make this a valuable How-to reference.

Chapters

• Introduction and Preface includes the rationale for ESE, a list of contributors, and preface to the volume. 7.2 Mb pdf
  

• Exploring Earth Systems Education includes several articles published about ESE, to provide a knowledge base about the philosophy and approach. Possibly the most important chapter, establishing relevance to professional audiences of educators and scientists. 66.6 Mb pdf file.
  

• The national context for science education reform  has descriptions of the current national climate for sciene education and the manner in which ESE meshes with Project 2061 and the developing National Standards (which were incomplete at the writing of the book). 13.7 Mb pdf
  

• Successful strategies for using Earth Systems Education in science curriculum restructure  provides descriptions of several successful efforts by teachers to implement ESE in schools and districts. Some good models to follow! 15.7 Mb pdf
  

• A guide to ESE curriculum restructure and implementation  may be the most useful section, providing a series of steps and ideas useful in curriculum restructure using ESE as a model. 24.0 Mb pdf
  

• Teaching approaches in an Earth Systems classroom  has examples of HOW teachers teach in an Earth Systems model, not just WHAT they teach. Includes collaborative learning, portfolios, rubrics, etc.  53.6 Mb pdf
  

• Resources for implementing Earth Systems Education. New teaching materials may not be needed, as many already exist that can be adapted to ESE approaches. Here are our lists. 29.1 Mb pdf
  

• Conducting Earth Systems Education workshops . Those serious about using ESE may need to conduct workshops for other teachers to help them develop similar skills. Here are some step-by-step guidelines proven to work.  14.4 Mb pdf
  

• Scoping out an Earth Systems curriculum. Sample syllabi for restructured curricula at the elementary, middle and high school levels.  Ideas for scope and sequence of content and experiences.  24.8 Mb pdf
  

• Sample activities and units. Teacher-produced materials provided as examples of how they have approached their own classrooms with ESE.  54.4 Mb pdf