Geology of New York State: A Synopsis for Precollege Science Students and Their Teachers; A Model for Other States to Emulate

纽约州的地质学将是一本插图精美的两部分出版物，旨在通过地质学带领大学预科学生进入自然科学世界，这种方法利用了每个教室外迷人的自然实验室。一本60页的小册子将简要介绍该州多种多样的地质情况。一张大的，全彩色的纸，两面都有一些地图，将通过图形呈现主题的本质。它将展示一张纽约的地质公路地图和一张打印了相同比例的太空卫星照片地图。这对将戏剧性地展示地质学对地理学的控制，从而加强学生理科课程与熟悉世界的联系。这本出版物将通过以下方式加强大学前的科学学习：(1)激发学生对自然现象的好奇心，并提供可获得的实例的实用指南；(2)通过向中小学地球科学教师提供对当地地质的见解，帮助他们准备更有趣的课程；以及(3)建立一支教师队伍，为全州的同事举办讲习班。该项目有可能在许多领域产生重大影响。这些措施包括：提高未来选民对其地质环境以及技术对这些环境的影响的认识。有兴趣的成年人使用这本出版物将提高公众对科学的认识和欣赏--这是科学在学校蓬勃发展的必要条件。此外，该项目将为其他州生产类似材料提供高质量的模式。

Geology of New York State will be a well illustrated, two-partpublication designed to lead the precollege student into the world of natural science through geology, an approach that capitalizes on the fascinating natural laboratory that is just outside every classroom. A sixty-page booklet will give an up-to-date synopsis of the State's remarkably varied geology. A large, full-color sheet, with a number of maps on both sides, will present the essence of the subject through graphics. It will feature a geologic highway map of New York and a space-satellite photomap printed a the same scale. This pair will display dramatically the control of geology on physiography, thus reinforcing the connection between the students' science courses and the familiar world. This publication will enhance precollege science learning by (1) piquing the students' curiosity about natural phenomena and providing a practical guide to accessible examples; (2) helping elementary and secondary earth science teachers prepare a more interesting course by providing them with insights into the local geology; and (3) creating a cadre of teachers to hold workshops for their colleagues throughout the State. The project has potential for significant impact in a number of areas. These include: raising the awareness of future voters about their geological environs and the impact of technologies upon these. The use of the publication by interested adults will improve the public's awareness and appreciation of science - a condition necessary for science to flourish in the schools. Further, the project will provide a high quality model for other states to produce similar materials.