PROJECT GOALS:
The Idaho Geological Hazards Curriculum Development Project is designed
to augment existing lines of communication between, and develop a
partnership among, Idaho’s Science Teachers, the Idaho Geological Survey
(IGS), the Idaho Bureau of Disaster Services (IBDS), and the Idaho Earth
Science Teachers Association (IESTA). This project will supplement
current effective science curricula with workshop-derived information
concerning geologic hazards. The participating teachers will lead the way
in designing supplements that tie into existing Idaho-specific science
curricula. This project will encourage a greater transfer of knowledge and
skills regarding, and positive attitudes about, Idaho earth science and
geological hazards within Idaho. Participants will have the opportunity to
present their compiled results at the IESTA winter meeting in March 2000.
Long-term goals include the presentation of each project participant’s
curriculum plan at the Fall Conference of the Idaho Science Teachers
Association and future development, modifications, and additions of
Idaho-specific earth science curricula to include geologic hazards.
Project participants will:
* Design, implement, assess, and document a workshop-derived geologic
hazards curriculum supplement in your school this fall.
* Attend informal meetings at the opening and closing of this
summer’s workshop at Farragut State Park to brainstorm ideas on
curriculum design.
* Maintain communication with the project coordinator and other project
participants via email throughout the summer and school year.
* Communicate with the project coordinator in late August as you plan
your fall semester.
* Coordinate a visit with the project coordinator at your school in
October or November, 1999. This visit should be held outside of
class time.
* Complete a final report that documents the design of your geologic
hazards curriculum supplement, its implementation, and its assessment by
January, 2000.
* Compile the project results and present the results at the IESTA
winter meeting (a travel stipend will be available).
* Receive a $500 stipend, with an additional $100 available for
classroom materials.
