Both the "quiet" sun and the "active" sun are described. The quiet sun includes the solar phenomena that occur everyday and the active sun includes solar phenomena that appear nonuniformly on the sun and vary over time. A general description of the sun, sunspots, flares, plages, filaments, prominences, solar-terrestrial…

Compares knowledge and attitude levels of elementary, secondary science, and other secondary teachers on water resources. Evaluates an interactive computer simulation, the "Water Resource Management Simulator" (WRMS), as a training tool for inservice teachers. Users of WRMS exhibited higher knowledge scores than nonusers. No differences…

This document contains a summary of environmental education efforts in the public school systems of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For each of the states or territories contact persons, addresses, phone numbers, and a summary of projects or environmental education initiatives at the elementary and secondary levels are…

The importance of investigating the sun's interior is discussed. One method for probing the interiors of some pulsating stars is described. The relationship between the sun's solar oscillation frequencies and the sun's solar cycles is discussed. A project to place six instruments around the world to observe the sun's oscillations (GONG) is…

Reports on a survey of resource centers and classroom teachers in Arizona regarding their use of energy education materials. Results indicated that a variety of energy education materials are available but are underutilized and that the implementation of energy education may be more dependent on the administration than the teachers. (TW)

Presented is a commentary designed to engender a better understanding of the mission of modern zoos and aquariums. Discussed are speciesism and conservation, and preserving and reintroducing endangered species. (CW)

This article outlines the results of a study of household recycling conducted in Somerset County, New Jersey, and describes some of the forces that seem to encourage recycling behavior. The results suggest that people must be both motivated and capable of overcoming barriers to recycling. (CW)

Two topics that are important for improving the teaching of science in the elementary grades are: (1) the availability of classroom science materials and equpment; and (2) teacher improvement in subject matter competencies, instructional skills, and familiarity with technology. A workshop was developed to help teachers develop instructional…

This checklist was produced to assist in the inspection and reporting process of the environmental dimension of schools. The term 'environmental dimension' is used to include both the curriculum and the context within which it is delivered. The checklist outlines the main features of the environmental dimension and makes some suggestions as to…

Interviewed first-grade children (n=40) about forests and living things found in them. Reports that children generally assigned most forest-dwellers to the forests, but also tended to assign almost all other animals, especially carnivores, to the forest as well. Results indicate a general lack of awareness of plant life, insects, water resources,…

Tribology is the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It incorporates a number of scientific fields, including friction, wear, lubrication, materials science, and various branches of surface physics and surface chemistry. Tribology forms a vital part of engineering science. The interacting surfaces may be on machinery…

Different types of earthquakes are described and the ability of seismologists to predict when and where earthquakes will happen is discussed. The reputation seismologists have in regard to predictive ability based on public opinion and the news media is discussed. (KR)

Described is a comprehensive approach which was used to develop, implement, and assess educational programs for four specific Kinabulu Park audiences: general park visitors, school groups, local villagers, and the public reached by mass media. (CW)

A response to Marcinkowski's criticisms of the authors research. Contradictions between the current work of the authors and other studies are highlighted. (CW)

Presented is a study designed to ascertain the level of ecological knowledge and attitudes of citizens of the Dominican Republic regarding national parks and natural resources. Overall, the level of ecological knowledge was determined to be very low and attitudes toward parks and resources seemed to be negative. (CW)