The impact of an environmental education program on third graders' knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions

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dc.contributorWitt, Peter A.
dc.creatorVadala, Carin Elizabeth
dc.date.accessioned2004-09-30T01:48:00Z
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T19:48:14Z
dc.date.available2004-09-30T01:48:00Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T19:48:14Z
dc.date.created2003-05
dc.date.issued2004-09-30
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to measure whether an after-school environmental education program based on modified Project Wild materials, positively impacted third graders environmental knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions. Eight lesson plans were developed, piloted and re-designed over a one year period and then delivered to third graders for a total of eight weeks in a fall semester. The lessons included units on water, air, land, recycling, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. A pre-post test retrospective questionnaire was developed to determine changes in the participant's knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions as a result of participating in the program. Results indicate positive shifts in knowledge and changes in environmental attitudes and behavioral intentions. Recommendations were also made for future studies.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/247
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherTexas A&M University
dc.subjectEnvironmental Education
dc.subjectafter-school program
dc.subjectTheory of Reasoned Action
dc.titleThe impact of an environmental education program on third graders' knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions
dc.typeBook
dc.typeThesis

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