eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Novel Signs Get Mixed Results in Capturing Visitor Attention
Hall, Troy E., Ham, Sam H., & Lackey, Brenda K. (2010). Comparative evaluation of the attention capture and holding power of novel signs aimed at park visitors. Journal of Interpretation Research, 15, 15-36.
Elementary Teachers Believe in Inquiry Approach, but Need Support for Implementation
Forbes, Cory T., & Zint, Michaela. (2010). Elementary Teachers’ Beliefs About, Perceived Competencies for, and Reported Use of Scientific Inquiry to Promote Student Learning About and for the Environment. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 30-42.
Researchers Offer Tools for Using Imagination to Build a Sense of Place
Fettes, Mark, & Judson, Gillian. (2010). Imagination and the Cognitive Tools of Place-Making. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 123-135.
Audio Recordings Reveal Student Conversations in Museums and Classrooms
DeWitt, Jennifer, & Hohenstein, Jill. (2010). Supporting student learning: A comparison of student discussion in museums and classrooms. Visitor Studies, 13, 41-66.
Children and Adults Have Different Preferences in Online Activities
Borun, Minda, Schaller, David T., Chambers, Margaret B., & Allison-Bunnell, Steven. (2010). Implications of learning style, age group, and gender for developing online learning activities. Visitor Studies, 13, 145-159.
Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns
Jansson, M. (2010). Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns. Landscape Research, 35(1), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426390903414950
Adolescents' sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey
Dunton, G. F., Berrigan, D., Ballard-Barbash, R., Perna, F. M., Graubard, B. I., & Atienza, A. A. (2010). Adolescents’ sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 39(2), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2010.03.022
A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
Bowler, D. E., Buyung-Ali, L. M., Knight, T. M., & Pullin, A. S. (2010). A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments. BMC Public Health, 10(456). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-456
The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity
Haug, E., Torsheim, T., Sallis, J. F., & Samdal, O. (2010). The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity. Health Education Research, 25(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyn050
Examination of perceived neighborhood characteristics and transportation on changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior: The trial of activity in adolescent girls
Evenson, K. R., Murray, D. M., Birnbaum, A. S., & Cohen, D. A. (2010). Examination of perceived neighborhood characteristics and transportation on changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior: The trial of activity in adolescent girls. Health & Place, 16(5), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.06.002
Predictors of time spent outdoors among children: 5-year longitudinal findings
Cleland, V., Timperio, A., Salmon, J., Hume, C., Baur, L. A., & Crawford, D. (2010). Predictors of time spent outdoors among children: 5-year longitudinal findings. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 64(5), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech.2009.087460
From play in nature, to recreation then vocation: A developmental model for natural history-oriented environmental professionals
James, J. J., Bixler, R. D., & Vadala, C. E. (2010). From play in nature, to recreation then vocation: A developmental model for natural history-oriented environmental professionals. Children, Youth and Environments, 20(1), 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.20.1.0231