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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Dutch, Steven I. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2002
Makes the case that religions perceive their doctrines not as opinions or subjective personal preferences, but as demonstrable facts, supported by historical documentation, experience, observation, and logical inference. Asserts that when scientists deal with issues like creationism, the widespread failure to understand how religions regard their…
Descriptors: Creationism, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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De Caprariis, Pascal P. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2002
Makes the case that geologic fieldwork requires more than knowledge of basic skills learned in the standard undergraduate curriculum. Argues that synthesis of the skills into a schema must be done before one can address the kinds of problems that arise when doing field investigations. Argues for the use of descriptive geometry and trigonometry in…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Experiential Learning, Geology, Higher Education
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Padgett, David A. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2001
Reports that with proper preparation and pre-assessment of student expectations, geoscience courses can be effectively taught with supplementary materials reflecting minority group frames of reference. Indicates that inclusion of environmental justice oriented content may not effectively attract and retain students of color from non-science…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Ethnicity