ED706 Environmental Field Study   (3.00 cr.)

Students participate in field-based, cooperative group projects using original research to synthesize and integrate scientific and educational principles covered in the graduate program. Students draw from science course content and methodologies to design and implement exploratory and evaluative environmental assessment projects suitable for use in the elementary/middle school classroom. The course culminates with the development of a practical environmental science curriculum unit for use at the participants' school. Possible project parameters include water pollution sources, water quality assessment, water quality standards and testing, land use practices and impacts, land use management/assessment, hydrologic investigations, map use and mapping, soil characteristics, and biologic environmental indicators. Field trips required.