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Learn to design homes that are both energy efficient and affordable.
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Live From Boone Lake: Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning Meets Public Science Writing
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As strong proponents of problem-based learning (PBL), the authors designed and taught an interdisciplinary, team–taught PBL course on Writing Science for the Public at a midsize northeastern state university. This…
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According to Carl Sagan (1987), “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Field studies and undergraduate research provide students with the best opportunities for thinking about science,…
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Despite the increasing interests and practices in interdisciplinary science education, little research has been documented to develop effective assessments targeting students' interdisciplinary learning. In response to…
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Two-Year Community: Design and Components of a Two-Year College Interdisciplinary Field-Study Course
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The authors present an 11-day interdisciplinary field-study course designed for nonscience majors at a two-year college. Using a theoretical learning framework that emphasizes cognitive and metacognitive gains, the…
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Analyze your class's consumption and waste production to teach students about their environmental impact.
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GeoJourney is an interdisciplinary field trip in geology, Native American studies, and environmental studies designed for introductory-level undergraduates. The program travels 23,345 kilometers by van to national parks…
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To adequately prepare future faculty for their multiple roles as researchers, teachers, and colleagues, innovative teaching opportunities must be made available to doctoral students that allow them to maintain a high…