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Development of Climate Forecasts Decision Making Teaching Materials for Junior High School Teachers and Students

Reports

Progress Report 2003-2004
Progress Report 2004-2005

Investigators

James W. Mjelde, Dept. of Ag. Econ., Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2124
j-mjelde@tamu.edu, (979) 845-1492

Kerry K. Litzenberg, Dept. of Ag. Econ., Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2124
litz@tamu.edu, (979) 845-7624

William H. Rupley, Teaching, Culture & Learning, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2124
w-rupley@tamu.edu, (979) 845-7093

Ronald D. Zellner, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2124
zellner@tamu.edu, (979) 845-7276

Website

http://readintosh.tamu.edu/DecisionMaking/Index.htm

Abstract

Development and testing of teaching material on the proper use of probabilistic forecasts in decision making for junior high school students is the focus of the proposed study. Application of climate forecasts provides a unique opportunity to integrate probabilistic decision making into different subject matter. Objectives of the study include development of materials, which junior high school teachers can use, improved knowledge concerning climate forecasts and their use by the students, and improved comprehension and inference making by the students. Environmental education materials, including climate related material, developed for grade levels K-12 have focus almost exclusively on the physical sciences. Little to no materials have been developed concerning the social science aspects of environmental issues. The proposed research is a start toward filling this gap in the development of education material.