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DeRosa, Bill – Children and Animals, 1985
Reviews a research study that examined zoo visitors' understanding of wildlife before and after zoo visits. Low posttest scores suggested that a zoo experience is regarded as a recreational outing rather than an educational event. Implications for educational improvement are presented. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Facilities, Animals, Educational Opportunities

Kellert, Stephen R.; Westervelt, Miriam O. – Children's Environments Quarterly, 1984
This review (extracted from a report of the same title published by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1983, 0-405-522/1101) identifies some of the social, behavioral, and demographic affects on young people's perceptions of the natural world in general and animals in particular. (JN)
Descriptors: Age, Animals, Childhood Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education
Pomerantz, Gerri – Human Dimensions in Wildlife Newsletter, 1984
Investigated whether "Ranger Rick" magazine influenced children's attitudes toward and knowledge of natural resources, behavior in wildlife and conservation-related activities, and anthropomorphization of animals. Data, obtained from a national survey and from questionnaires administered to 491 grade 5 students, indicate the…
Descriptors: Animals, Attitude Change, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education
DeRosa, Bill – Humane Education, 1984
Presents findings of a study (by Rosanne Fortner) which determined: (1) the impact of a Jacques Cousteau television documentary on ninth-grade students' knowledge and attitudes; (2) whether the same information presented by a classroom teacher would have a similar impact; and (3) if knowledge/attitude changes are retained for two weeks. (JN)
Descriptors: Animals, Grade 9, Junior High Schools, Knowledge Level