Session: Education: K-12 (93rd ESA Annual Meeting (August 3 -- August 8, 2008))

PS 45-102

Considering relationships of words, thoughts, and “knowledge”: Following ecological principles to enhance research and education
Alison L. Neilson, University of the Azores; Rosalina Gabriel, University of the Azores; Lucia Cordeiro Rodrigues, University of the Azores; Ana Moura Arroz, University of the Azores

PS 45-103

Using virtual tour and interactive imagery to teach understanding and assessment of environmental gradients and seasonal change in nature trails
Carmen Cid, Quinebaug Valley Community College; James A. (Drew) Hyatt, Eastern Connecticut State University

PS 45-104

Educational outreach in an impaired agricultural watershed
Belynda G. Smiley, The Ohio State University; Lance R. Williams, The University of Texas at Tyler; Marsha G. Williams, The University of Texas at Tyler; Richard H. Moore, The Ohio State University; Virginie Bouchard, Ohio State University

PS 45-105

A living laboratory at Dempsey Wetlands: Forest ecology and emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) research by middle school students
Kathleen S. Knight, USDA Forest Service; Joanne Rebbeck, US Forest Service Northern Research Station; Deborah A. Bogard, Delaware City Schools; Kamal Gandhi, University of Georgia

PS 45-106

A case study: Modeling future impact of factors related to global climate change on coastal cities
Katrina A. Strauss, Millikin University; Judy D. Parrish, Millikin University

PS 45-107

Climate detectives: Investigating past climate variability in the classroom with paleoecological laboratory techniques
Nicole A. Sublette, Florida Institute of Technology; Emily M. Torlak, Brevard Public Schools; Richard A. Tankersley, Florida Institute of Technology; Mark B. Bush, Florida Institute of Technology

PS 45-108

Bridging the gap between real-world polar science and the classroom
Claudia V. Garcia, The University of Texas at El Paso; William H. Robertson, The University of Texas at El Paso; Ileana De Cardenas, The University of Miami; Erik Erwin, University of Colorado at Boulder; Marisa Negrete, Bradley Elementary; Sergio Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Craig E. Tweedie, University of Texas, El Paso; Vanessa L. Lougheed, University of Texas at El Paso

PS 45-109

No child left indoors: Phenology as an integrating context for ecological inquiry in rural and suburban schoolyards of western Montana
Brooke McBride, University of Montana; Carol Brewer, University of Montana; Paul Alaback, University of Montana; Jen Marangelo, University of Montana; Alison Perkins, University of Montana

PS 45-110

ESF in the high school: Integrating scientific research into high school classrooms throughout New York State
Katherina B. Searing, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Nicole A. Werner, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Anna M. Stewart, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Yazmin Rivera, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Megan Brady, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Virginia B. Collins, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Lindsay Cray, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Neil Patterson Jr., SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Jason Townsend, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Donald J. Leopold, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Richard Beal, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Charles Spuches, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; S. Scott Shannon, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Dudley J. Raynal, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Terhi Majanen, SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry

PS 45-111

Science outreach for students: Connecting Outreach and ecology
Charissa Jones, New College of Florida (SEEDS alumni); Erika Anne Miller, New College of Florida; Margaret Lowman, North Carolina State University; Jennifer Dyer, New College of Florida; Zachary I. Evers, New College of Florida; Evan Miller, New College of Florida

PS 45 - Education: K-12