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Growing America
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The project-based learning activities presented in this book familiarize students with the range of modern agriculture, from... More > the biology of seed and plant growth to the distribution of food through commercial channels. < Less
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Growing America: Transdisciplinary Project-based Learning Activities
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The project-based learning activities presented in this book familiarize students with the range of modern agriculture, from... More > the biology of seed and plant growth to the distribution of food through commercial channels. < Less
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The Low-Tech Archaeological Survey Manual
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The Low-Tech Archaeological Survey Manual is a clear, easy-to-read guide to doing archaeological fieldwork. Although... More > focusing on underwater survey techniques, the methods and guidelines presented here are equally adaptable to land sites. The Low-Tech Archaeological Survey Manual is a solid addition to the field kit of any student or professional archaeologist. < Less
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175 Water Street Manhattan: Volume 3: The Ronson Ship
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In January 1982 word buzzed around the archaeological field that the excavations at 175 Water Street in Manhattan were... More > producing remarkable finds. The wharfing, antiquated water-transport system, industrial refuse middens, and surprisingly, the intact hull of an eighteenth century merchant ship represented more archaeological information about eighteenth century New York than anyone could have imagined. The results were originally presented as a report not yet published. Over the years, new evidence has surfaced and conclusions drawn in the spring of 1983 have been changed or modified. The publication of this twenty-five year old manuscript makes available important comparative data and gives archaeologists and historians a precise glimpse of 18th century maritime trade. < Less
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Phase III: Archaeological Investigations Along the Flint River, Saginaw County, Michigan
 More Detail 		Phase III: Archaeological Investigations Along the Flint River, Saginaw... By CCRG, Inc.
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Phase III archaeological data recovery excavations were carried out at three archaeological sites by Commonwealth Cultural... More > Resources Group, Inc. (CCRG) in the late summer and early fall of 2006. All three sites are prehistoric occupation sites whose use spans the period between approximately the ninth century A.D. and the fourteenth century A.D. < Less
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The Environmental Public Policy White Pages
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The papers presented in our first volume, The Environmental Public Policy White Pages, reflect the work from our spring 2008... More > Social Science classes. Presented with current global issues of Policy and the Environment, student teams chose topics. The student teams pursued their topics through research, interviews, and analysis, and culminating in written and podcast presentations. Part of the process entailed visiting elected officials in Washington, D.C. at the end of the term. This volume includes a selection of eight papers submitted by the students. < Less
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An Historical and Archaeological Analysis of the Middle Island Life-Saving Station: Applying Site Formation Theory to Coastal Maritime Infrastructure Sites
 More Detail 		An Historical and Archaeological Analysis of the Middle Island... By Andrew Weir
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The Middle Island Life Saving Station was built in the early 1880s and was manned by crews that trained extensively in the... More > use of boats and other lifesaving equipment. These life-saving stations were among the busiest on Lake Huron, saving thousands of lives. The station was abandoned in the 1950s. Andrew Weir explores and documents this historic Great Lakes maritime site. < Less
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Metro High School: An emerging STEM Community, Volume II: Research Data
 More Detail 		Metro High School: An emerging STEM Community, Volume II: Research Data By Robert Agranoff, Monica Hunter
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This work focuses on the Metro High School community and network in Columbus, Ohio. It is the first step in establishing a... More > new approach to understanding how these educationally oriented public networks form community and operate. The goal of this case study is to systematically explore the principles, processes, structure and expectations associated with the Metro High School community and network. < Less
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Ethnographic Analysis of the 2009 Empire State STEM Initiative Progressive Dialogues: Engaging Communities in a 21st Century Approach to Learning in New York State
 More Detail 		Ethnographic Analysis of the 2009 Empire State STEM Initiative... By Monica S. Hunter
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During June to December 2009, the PAST Foundation participated in a Progressive Dialogue led by the Empire State STEM... More > Education Initiative (ESSEI) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to support a process designed to identify ways to advance PK-20 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in New York State. The Progressive Dialogue included an Inaugural Dialogue, held in June 2009, followed by eight Regional Dialogues conducted during October to December throughout the state.
 
This report presents ethnographic analysis and synthesis of the issues explored in the Progressive Dialogue Breakout Group “brainstorming” sessions that were conducted during the Inaugural Dialogue and eight regional meetings. Over (500) participants engaged in (60) breakout group sessions, in a structured process designed to consider ways to improve education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). < Less
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The Shipwreck Slobodna: An Archaeological Study, Material Culture Comparison & Digital Exhibit Design
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The late-nineteenth century Polish cotton carrier, Slobodna, was one of the last sailing ships in a critical period of... More > international trade. On her last voyage Slobodna was hauling a full load of cotton from New Orleans to the industrial mills of Northern Europe. Wrecked on the outer edge of the Florida Keys the shipwreck Slobodna today delights scuba divers with the remains of the once mighty ship. This monograph looks at the site formation process and comparative historic artifact collections in an effort to better understand the shipwreck site and ship's role in history. < Less
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