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Direct linkReeve, Jennifer R.; Hall, Kelsey; Kalkman, Carol – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
The USU Student Organic Farm was initiated in April 2008 on 1 acre (0.4 ha) of land at Utah State University (USU). Students plant, weed, harvest, and market the produce on campus. Proceeds support the student farm in terms of operating expenses, equipment purchases, and modest student stipends. Since 2009, the students have operated a community…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Outcomes of Education, Agricultural Education, Internship Programs
Sandall, Leah; Mamo, Martha; Speth, Carol; Lee, Don; Kettler, Timothy – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
A research study investigated student perception of the use of metacognitive activities in the classroom. The courses were large enrollment (n greater than 100) introductory Plant and Soil Sciences courses taught in the fall semester. The courses implemented activities such as concept sketches or conceptual modeling to help students develop their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Metacognition, Introductory Courses, College Science
Mikhailova, Elena; Werts, Joshua; Post, Christopher; Ring, Gail – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
The ePortfolio is a useful educational tool that is utilized in many educational institutions to showcase student accomplishments and provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their educational progress. The objective of this study was to develop and test an artifact from an introductory soil science course to be included in the…
Descriptors: Portfolio Assessment, Portfolios (Background Materials), Science Education, Soil Science
Greenway, Gina A.; Makus, Larry D. – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
Online course offerings have been growing at a rapid pace in post-secondary education. An ordered probit model is estimated to analyze the effects of online vs. face-to-face course format in achieving specific letter grades. An upper-division agricultural economics course taught over 9 years using both formats is used for the analysis. For a…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Economics Education, Online Courses, Conventional Instruction
Taxis, Tasia M.; Lannin, Amy A.; Selting, Bonita R.; Lamberson, William R. – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
Writing-to-learn assignments engage students with a problem while they develop writing skills. It is difficult in large classes to provide training in proofreading and editing techniques. The purpose of this project was to determine if a term paper was improved after making an audio recording of a draft of the paper. Data from 2 years of papers…
Descriptors: Research Papers (Students), Writing Assignments, Audio Equipment, Science Education
Mikhailova, E. A.; Tennant, C. H.; Post, C. J.; Cicimurri, C.; Cicimurri, D. – Natural Sciences Education, 2013
Museums provide unique learning opportunities in soil science. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum in Clemson, SC, features an exhibit of minerals and rocks common in the state and in its geologic history. We developed a hands-on laboratory exercise utilizing an exhibit that gives college students an opportunity to visualize regional minerals and…
Descriptors: College Students, Soil Science, Museums, Educational Opportunities
