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Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen E. – Science and Children, 1981
Suggests using plastic bags as aquaria and terraria. Describes techniques for converting plastic sheets into aquaria, how to set them up for classroom use, and other uses for plastic bag aquaria. (DS)
Descriptors: Aquariums, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Plastics
Peer reviewedWrhen, Linda; DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science and Children, 1991
Information about the recycling and reuse of plastics, aluminum, steel, glass, and newspapers is presented. The phases of recycling are described. An activity that allows students to separate recyclable materials is included. The objectives, a list of needed materials, and procedure are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Newspapers
Peer reviewedCaspar, A.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Proposes a two-stage experimental approach that combines preparative chemistry and polymer characterization. Describes the simple organic synthesis of a plasticizer, the dioctylphthalate, and its direct use in the preparation of a styrene/divinylbenzene network copolymer. Discusses how to evaluate the physical properties of the resulting plastic.…
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedLampman, Gary M.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes six laboratory procedures for preparing polymers which have been used in a course for undergraduate industrial arts students, who have a concentration in plastics technology but have not taken more than one year of college chemistry. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
Sias, Jim – TIES Magazine, 1990
A project in which students designed environmentally responsible food packaging is described. The problem definition; research on topics such as waste paper, plastic, metal, glass, incineration, recycling, and consumer preferences; and the presentation design are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Decision Making, Design
Clearing, 1990
Presented are 37 environmental science activities for students in grades K-12. Topics include water pollution, glaciers, protective coloration, shapes in nature, environmental impacts, recycling, creative writing, litter, shapes found in nature, color, rain cycle, waste management, plastics, energy, pH, landfills, runoff, watersheds,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Creative Writing, Ecology, Elementary School Science
Download full textHowe, Robert W.; Disinger, John F. – 1990
The ability to think critically is essential if individuals are to live, work, and function effectively in our current and changing society. The activities included in this publication were selected to identify a variety of effective strategies for teaching critical thinking skills through environmental education. Activities include library…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conservation (Environment), Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
