Award Date

Spring 2003

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Department

Environmental Science

Advisor 1

Elena Baker-Content Advisor

Number of Pages

32

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine whether there is an increased positive effect on children's attitude when they are taught about the environment in an outdoor/hands-on setting versus an indoor traditional classroom setting. The study focused on grade four students in the Clark County School District. Half of the group was comprised of students that were taught about the environment using traditional classroom learning materials while the other half consisted of students that were taught using the outdoor/hands-on approach. In order to test the results, the students were given a survey. The questionnaire created by Malkus and Musser (1994) was modified in order to stay consistent with the vocabulary familiar to most 4th grade students and meet the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Clark County School District requirements. Results showed a positive correlation in children's attitude when taught in an outdoor setting.

Keywords

4th grade students; Classroom instruction; Elementary education; Environmental studies; Hands-on learning; Outdoor learning; Student attitudes

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Elementary Education and Teaching | Environmental Sciences | Science and Mathematics Education

File Format

pdf

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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