National Association of Geoscience Teachers

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National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Founded1938
TypeProfessional Organization
Location
  • United States
  • Northfield
Area served
Canada, United States
MethodConferences, Publications, Training
Members
1,377
Key people
Anne Egger, Executive Director
Employees
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Websitewww.nagt.org

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) is a North American organization that seeks to foster improvement in the teaching of the earth sciences at all levels of formal and informal instruction, to emphasize the cultural significance of the earth sciences, and to disseminate knowledge in this field to the general public.[1]

Members

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Members include K-12 teachers and college and university faculty as well as educators working with the general public through outlets such as museums and science centers.[1]

Awards

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Association awards include the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher award, the Neil Miner award, the James Shea award, and summer field programs.[1]

Publications

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Association publications:[1]

  • In the Trenches
  • Journal of Geoscience Education (formerly the Journal of Geological Education)
  • Lab Manual in Physical Geology
  • Living with Earth

Training

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The NAGT/USGS Cooperative Summer Field Training Program was established in 1965 and is one of the longest continuing science internship programs in the country. Over 2,200 students have participated in this program from its inception.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d National Association of Geoscience Teachers. NAGT Retrieved 2011-01-11.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cooperative Summer Field Training Program Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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