Campus Eco Tours: an Integrative & Interactive Field Project for Undergraduate Biology Students

Publication Date

2013

Document Type

Article

Issue

5

Abstract

Outdoor areas within or near college campuses offer an opportunity for biology students to observe the natural world and apply concepts from class. Here, I describe an engaging and integrative project where undergraduate non-major biology students work in teams to develop and present professional "eco tours." This project takes place over multiple class sessions and is customizable on the basis of course content. This project encourages students to work collaboratively and demonstrate creativity, and empowers students with opportunities to enhance public-speaking skills and share findings with the greater campus community. Copyright © 2013 by National Association of Biology Teachers.

Keywords

Eco tours, Ecological literacy, Ecotourism, Environmental education, Field project

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