Describes an open-ended interdisciplinary activity in which students construct a model of an island and then investigate real-life problems and other student selected island projects. Emphasis placed on problem solving. (BR)

Provides both a rationale and framework for Earth systems education and a description of the early development of the Program for Leadership in Earth Systems Education (PLESE). Presents the seven basic understandings that form the conceptual basis for the PLESE program. (five references) (MCO)

Describes an individualized multi-activity, lab-oriented science course designed for the junior high that remedies the problem of equipment and material shortage as well as providing maximum student and teacher involvement. (BR)

An introduction to Earth systems education describes a need and framework for an earth-systems focus in precollege curriculum. Challenges teachers to include this focus in science curriculum by following the guidelines presented in the Earth systems approach to science education. (five references) (MCO)

The subjects of reading and writing as they relate to various science topics and literary forms are discussed. Writing activities in which teachers can incorporate both language arts and science into the curriculum space and time requirement of one are described. Three forms of poetry are described. (KR)