The goal of this program is to inform K-12 educators about
advances in bioremediation, provide curriculum for exploring the interactions
between humans and their environment and increase public awareness of the
social and economic benefits of environmental restoration through agriculture-based
bioremediation.
The Environment and Agriculture as Partners (New Curriculum)
Teacher Education (TECS 433 (Teacher Education and Curriculum
Studies))
TECS 433 - Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum: Bioremediation
and Ag-Biotechnology (1999-2000) - This course updates teachers of
agricultural sciences with the bioremediation and biotechnology skills
and knowledge required for technology intensive careers in the fields
of bioremediation and diversified agriculture. Teachers will study a range
of bioremediation issues, post secondary agriculture science programs,
and Hawaii's agri-businesses. Hawaii's unique ecosystem, Hawaiian cultural
practices and values, and current land use policies provide the context
for course topics.
TECS 433 - Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum: Bioremediation
Concepts and Practices in Environmental and Agriculture-based Science
(2000-2001) - This course updates teachers of all science-based courses
with the skills and knowledge required for development of science curriculum
in the fields of agricultural, and environmental bioremediation. Teachers
will study examples of successful bioremediation projects in Hawaii and
the mainland; environmental issues in Hawaii; topics in soil chemistry,
hydrogeology, plant biology, and microbiology; post secondary agriculture
and environmental science programs; and development of Hawaii's workforce.
Hawaii’s unique ecosystem, Hawaiian cultural practices and values,
and current land use policies provide the context for course topics. Emphasis
will be placed on integrating these concepts and the Hawaii Content and
Performance Standards into an elementary, middle or high school science
curriculum