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Appelhof, Mary – 1982
This book is a resource for parents and teachers who want to teach about recycling and composting by setting up and maintaining a worm composting system. It is designed to be a detailed yet simple manual of vermicomposting. The manual covers the basics of vermicomposting and answers such questions as where to store a composting container, what…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities, Recycling
Download full textAmerican Greetings Corp., Cleveland, OH. – 1991
Studies show that the three most frequently cited sources of environmental information are family, school, and the media. This kit provides parents with an opportunity to increase a child's environmental awareness through activities which focus on the environment in a way children ages four to nine can understand. A workbook uses the popular Care…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Energy, Energy Conservation
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. Center for School Improvement and Performance. – 1991
This guide describes a waste reduction program for Indiana schools, kindergarten through 12th grade. It is designed to be used by any school administrator, teacher, staff person, student and/or parent willing to provide leadership, generate enthusiasm, and publicize the program. By combining traditional lessons with the actual practice of waste…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Sly, Carolie; Ruskey, Abby – 1990
The purpose of this K-6 curriculum is to provide teachers and other educators with classroom lessons and home surveys that are a starting point for understanding four significant environmental issues--water, toxics, energy, and solid waste/recycling. While each of these environmental issues is complex and has far-reaching implications, the lessons…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Alternative Energy Sources, Climate, Conservation Education
Holm-Shuett, Amy; Shuett, Greg – 1990
The purpose of this 7-12 curriculum is to provide teachers and other educators with classroom lessons and home surveys that are a starting point for understanding five significant environmental issues - water, toxics, energy, transportation, and solid waste/recycling. While each of these environmental issues is complex and has far-reaching…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Alternative Energy Sources, Climate, Conservation Education
Perlow, Ruth – 1994
This booklet is intended for use by educators interested in developing environmental vocabulary and stimulating environmental awareness in adults and adolescents who use English as a foreign language. Activity participants are engaged in discussion and analysis, games, field trips, story reading, and projects. Activities are separated into 12…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Environment
