Vernon Scott

Publications (* Refereed)

1965 Scott, V. P., General Geology Lab Manual; College Press, Grand Junction, CO, 150 pp.

1965 Scott, V. P., How to Collect Children; College Press, Grand Junction, CO, 30 pp., ill. (humor for educators)

1978 Scott, V. P., The Solar Scene; Valley News, Rexburg, ID. (4 part newspaper series on solar energy)

1983 Scott, V. P., From Here to There and Back, The Selenite Blade, OSU Geology Department (alumni magazine)

1984 Scott, V. P., The Crisis in Science Education-Response, Journal of College Science Teaching, 14(4): 227

1987, 92 Scott, V. P., Geology Laboratory Manual, The DIRECT Project, OSU, Stillwater, OK; revised for NSF distribution, 1992

1990, 92 Scott, V. P., Teaching the Earth Sciences, The DIRECT Project, OSU, Stillwater, OK; revised for NSF distribution, 1992

1993, 97 Scott, V. P., Geology 1014 Course Guide, Independent and Correspondence Study, OSU, Stillwater, OK, revised 1997
 

Productions

1985 Scott, V. P., Volcanoes, Floods, and Earthquakes-Oklahoma Geology Series. OSU Teleproductions in association with Oklahoma Public Schools. Copyright 3 hour geologic video series including development of a teacher's guide for the series

1986 Scott, V. P., Insurance Grading Software for the Macintosh Computer Spreadsheet program which simplifies complex "insurance" grading systems

1987 Scott, V. P., Development of Hypercard program for interactive video.

1991 Scott, V. P., Spreadsheet for Recording and Analysis of Weather Observations.

Abstracts and Presentations

1963 Scott, V. P. and Dixon, Gordon, High Power Resonance Systems; Idaho Journal of Science Abstracts with Program. Presented at annual meeting, Nampa, ID.

1970 Scott, V. P., Space Collisions; American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science Seminar Annual Report. Presented at regional meeting Grand Junction, CO.

1976 Scott, V. P., Low Cost Solar Heating System. Presented at state meeting of Idaho Science Teachers, Boise, ID.

1979 Scott, V. P., The Scientific Method--A Programmed Unit; Georgia Journal of Science 37(2):123. Presented at annual meeting, Augusta, GA.

1980 Scott, V. P., Adaptation--A programmed Unit; Georgia Journal of Science 38(2):131. Presented at annual meeting, Macon, GA.

1981 Scott, V. P., Test Insurance; Georgia Journal of Science 39(2):91. Presented at annual meeting, Atlanta, GA.

1984 Scott, V. P., The Video Disk in the Geology Classroom. Oklahoma Academy of Science. Presented at annual meeting, Ada, OK.

1984 Scott, V. P., Designing and Utilizing Laser-disk Images in Earth Science. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 16(6):649. Presented at national NAGT annual meeting, Reno, NV.

1985 Scott, V. P., Producing Geologic Videos for Secondary School Systems. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 16(7):630. Presented at national NAGT annual meeting, Orlando, FL.

1985 Field Guide to the Arbuckle Mountains. Self-guiding format used by introductory classes and for public relations. Free distribution upon request. 30 pp.

1986 Scott, V. P., Teaching Evolution Without Generating Controversy. The National Science Teachers Association. Presented at national meeting, San Francisco, CA.

1986 Scott, V. P., Twelve Problem Sets for Quantifying an Earth Science Course. The National Association of Earth Science Teachers "Share-a-thon." Presented at national NESTA meeting, San Francisco, CA.

1986 Scott, V. P., Adaptation as a Unifying Theme in Earth Science Curriculum. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 18(6):743. Presented as a poster session at national NAGT annual meeting, San Antonio, TX

1987 Scott, V. P., Twelve Original Earth Science Activities for Secondary Earth Science Teachers. The National Association of Earth Science Teachers "Share-a-thon." Presented at national NAGT/NESTA meeting, Washington D.C.

1987 Scott, V. P., Construction of an Inexpensive Video Lectern and its Use in Earth Science Classrooms. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 19(7):836. Presented at national NSTA/GSA meeting, Phoenix, AZ

1988 Scott, V. P., Pictorial Display Cart and Trays for Mineral and Rock Specimens. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 20(7):A66. Presented at national NAGT/GSA meeting, Denver, CO

1989 Scott, V. P., Teaching Earth Science Terminology using Statistical Variation. Presentation at National Science Teachers of America area convention, Tulsa, OK

1990 Scott, V. P., The Hydrosphere, a Laboratory Activity. Also, Measuring Humidity Utilizing a Nomograph. Two separate presentations at the National Science Teachers of America national convention, Atlanta, GA

1990 Scott, V. P., Photocell Use in Earth Science Laboratory Activities. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 22:(7):A352. Presented at national NAGT/GSA meeting, Dallas, TX

1991 Scott, V. P., Photocell Instrumentation for Seismographs. Also, Spreadsheet for Recording and Analysis of Weather Observations. Two separate presentations at the National Science Teachers of America national convention, Houston, TX

1991 Scott, V. P., Introductory Geology for Non-majors - Unresolved Issues and Future Trends. Geological Society of America Abstracts 23(5)A274. Presented at national NSTA/GSA meeting, San Diego, CA

1992 Scott, V. P., Weather Observations for Middle School Earth Science Students. Presented at National Science Teachers of America national convention, Boston, MA

1992 Scott, V. P., Training Middle School Earth Science Teachers-Project DIRECT. Geological Society of America Abstracts 24(7)A341. Presented at the NSTA/GSA meeting, Cincinnati, OH

1992 Scott, V. P., Justification for Teaching "Hypothetical" Geo-cycles in Earth Science Courses. Presented at Oklahoma Academy Annual Meeting, Lawton, OK

1993 Scott, V. P., Teaching Energy Resources using Kilowatts, Presented at National Science Teachers Association National convention, Kansas City, KS

1993 Scott, V. P., Combating Moral Dysfunction in Earth Science Courses. Presented at Geological Society of America Midwest Section convention, Rolla, MI

1993 Scott, V.P., Practice Resource Materials for Training Earth Science Teachers, Geological Society of America Abstracts 25(6)A219. Presented at the NSTA/GSA meeting, Boston, MA

1993 Scott, V.P., Teaching Evolution Using General Systems Theory, Oklahoma Geology Notes, Vol 53, 238-239. Presented at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Ada, OK

1994 Scott, V.P., Pictorial Rock Cycle, Presented at National Science Teachers Association national convention, Anaheim, CA

1994 Scott, V.P., Arousing Curiosity and Participation in Geology Lecture Sections Through the Use of Visual Conundrums, Geological Society of America Abstracts 26(7)A485. Presented at NSTA/GSA meeting, Seattle, WA

1994 Scott, V.P., Satisfying the Diverse Needs of Majors versus Nonmajors in Introductory Geology Courses. Oklahoma Geology Notes, Vol.55(2). Presented at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Norman, OK

1995 Scott, V.P., The Evolution of Independent Study Courses in Geology at Oklahoma State University and Elsewhere-New Solutions for Old Problems. Geological Society of America Abstracts 27(6)A147. Presented at NSTA/GSA meeting, New Orleans, LA

1995 Scott, V.P., The Potential of Morphing Technology in Earth Science Education. Oklahoma Geology Notes, Vol. 56(2). Presented at Oklahoma  Academy of Science annual meeting, Alva, OK

1996 Scott, V.P., Combating Antiscience Trends in Geoscience Classrooms. Presented at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Oklahoma City, OK

1997 Scott, V.P., The Earth Science Component of CETP-A Project to Improve the Science Preparation of Oklahoma Elementary Teachers. Geological Society of America Abstracts 29(6)A300. Presented at NSTA/GSA meeting, Salt Lake City, UT

1997 Scott, V.P., Improving the Preparation of Elementary Science Teachers in the State of Oklahoma. Presented at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Lawton, OK

1998 Scott, V.P., Crediting Optional Extivitiesd in Earth Science Courses Using an "Insurance" Metaphor. Presented at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Tahlequah, OK

1999 Scott, V.P., Traditional vs. Enriched Resources in a Multimedia Age-Changing Philosophies and New Approaches. Presented at OSU College of Education annual developmental conferences, Stillwater, OK

1999 Scott, V.P., Discover Earth-a Manual for Training Elementary Teachers in Inquiry-Based Earth Science. Geological Society of America Abstracts 31(7)A228. Present at NSTA/GSA meeting, Denver CO.

1999 Scott, V.P., Earth Science Pedagogy-the Unacknowledged Dilemmas that Counteract Success. Present at Oklahoma Academy of Science annual meeting, Oklahoma City, OK.


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