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

《纽约州地质学》将是一本图文并茂、分为两部分的出版物，旨在引导大学预科学生通过地质学进入自然科学的世界，这种方法利用了每个教室外面迷人的自然实验室。一本六十页的小册子将提供该州各种地质的最新概要。一个大的，全彩色的表，与一些地图的两侧，将目前的本质，通过图形的主题。它将以纽约的地质公路图和一张同样比例尺的空间卫星照片图为特色。这对将戏剧性地展示地质学对自然地理学的控制，从而加强学生的科学课程和熟悉的世界之间的联系。这份出版物将通过以下方式加强学前科学学习：（1）激发学生对自然现象的好奇心，并提供一个实用的指南，以获取实例;（2）帮助小学和中学地球科学教师编写一门更有趣的课程，让他们深入了解当地的地质情况;（3）培养一支教师骨干队伍，为他们在全州的同事举办讲习班。该项目有可能在若干领域产生重大影响。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。感兴趣的成年人使用该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，该项目将为其他国家生产类似材料提供高质量的模型。

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.