Search

A study of a cemetery can reveal much about the lives of people of the past and can be used as a supplement to classroom experiences. Possible objectives of a field trip to a cemetery might be: (1) to develop an appreciation and awareness of the cemetery as a supplement to the present curricula of art, language arts, history, mathematics, and others; (2) to develop a respect and appreciation for this particular resource that will result in proper care of, and behavior at, the cemetery; (3) to develop an understanding of men of past generations, their relationship to their environment, and their effects upon our present environment; (4) to motivate students to do further study on their own, apart from that done in school; and (5) to have students become aware of their own feelings while in this type of environment. In this study guide, samples of concepts, topics, and questions have been organized into subject matter categories: (JH)

The five papers in this publication were selected so that science teachers, guidance counselors and students could benefit from the experience and knowledge of individuals active in marine science. Areas considered, as indicated by the titles, are: (1) Professional Careers in Marine Science with the Federal Government; (2) Marine Science Government Publications to Aid Teachers and Students; (3) Oceanography Programs for Teachers and for Grade and High School Students; (4) Marine Geological Research and Potentials; and (5) Today's Youth in Tomorrow's Sea. The paper on marine science government publications includes an extensive, non-government listing of aquatic science paperback books, as well as references from the Government Printing Office, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanographic Data Center, and the World Data Center. (MR)