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USGS Earth Science Project
A manual for using a focus group strategy to assess local water educator support needs

Andrews and staff evaluated US Geological Survey (USGS) water education resources and developed a manual to help water educators use a focus group strategy to assess local water education support needs. The study tested focus group methodology in assessing the education value of USGS water posters, other USGS earth science education materials, and future education resource needs for educators. Funded through an agreement with USGS and the National Science Teachers Association. 

  • Andrews, Elaine and Molly Thompson. 2000. USGS/NSTA Earth Science Materials. Increasing Effectiveness of Regional Earth Science Education. Focus Group and Survey [PDF]. University of Wisconsin Environmental Resources Center report.

  • Thompson, Molly and Elaine Andrews. 2000. Increasing Effectiveness of Regional Earth Science Education with Help from a Focus Group [PDF]. University of Wisconsin - Environmental Resources Center guidebook.

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