Energy and its relationship to the environment is the topic of this activity guide. The student activities vary in sophistication and can be used at the different grade levels, K-12. These activities are designed for correlation in the existing school curriculum and have as their objectives the teaching of skills through manipulation of materials…

This publication was designed for teachers to use at all levels in the elementary and secondary schools. In addition, certain portions of it could be used with adult groups. It is composed of numerous interdisciplinary instructional activities related to energy use and conservation. For convenience, the activities are grouped for grades K-3,…

This booklet on economics is one in a series on environmental education for grades K-12. The activities explore economic systems, levels of benefits, and the use of the cost/benefit equation to assess the value of technology in modifying the environmental quality. Four basic behavioral objectives are developed with subject areas and activities.…

This booklet on technology is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. The activities in this booklet are concerned with the societal and environmental costs of technology. Three basic behavioral objectives are listed with activity options and appropriate subject areas. Information for the nine activities includes materials and…

Although the Holocaust was an assault on Jews, gypsies, and gays, it has universal implications for everyone. This article explains several approaches to teaching the Holocaust, including literature about teenagers facing complex moral issues, interdisciplinary methods, interviews of survivors, field trips to temples or synagogues, research…

This booklet on environmental ethics is one of a series on environmental education for grades K-12. In this booklet for high school students, the idea of a personal value system is developed and tested. Five basic behavioral objectives are given, along with a listing of appropriate subject areas. Three activity options are related to each concept.…

This booklet on ecosystems is one in a series on environmental education for grades K-12. The activities explore the structure and dynamic nature of ecosystems, as well as the interactions between humans and ecosystems. Four basic behavioral objectives are listed with activity options and appropriate subject areas. Each activity includes materials…

This manual was written to provide basic information on the metric system for Kentucky teachers. Why we are going metric is briefly discussed, followed by a concise presentation of metric measures. What children should learn is specified in terms of competencies for grades 3, 6, and 9. Teaching tips are presented, with activities for use with…

The material contained in this document is the result of an Education Professions Development Act Grant awarded to Miami-Dade Junior College for the fiscal year 1972. Much of the material was developed in a two-week teacher training workshop held in July, 1972, in Miami Beach, Florida. In this session, 46 faculty members from across the country,…

This booklet is a teacher's guide for teaching about energy, uses of energy, sources of energy, and ways to conserve energy. The activities are designed for secondary school students, grades 8-12. Included are background information, a variety of activities, sheets that can be copied for handouts, and a bibliography of student references. (RH)

This publication is the second volume of teaching activities in environmental education designed for student use in grades K-12. Each activity has been classified by the editors according to the most appropriate grade level, subject matter, environmental concept involved, and environmental problem area. Subject areas are science, mathematics,…

This volume contains a series of papers which develop multidisciplinary environmental education activities in seven subject matter areas: political science, health education, language or communication arts, art, science, mathematics, and social studies. Different formats are used for organizing the materials in each of the different subject areas.…

This sourcebook, designed for use in grades K-12, contains energy teaching activities related to energy resources, production, distribution and use. Each activity has been classified by the editors according to the most appropriate grade level, subject matter, and energy concept involved. Subject areas are science, mathematics, social studies,…

This booklet on population is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. The activities focus on populations and their impacts, as modified by culture and resource needs. Six major concepts are listed, along with three activity options for each. The concepts each include behavioral objectives and a history of appropriate subject…

This booklet on energy is one in a series on environmental education for grades K-12. The activities explore energy use and technology, along with their environmental impact. Five basic behavioral objectives are listed with activity options and appropriate subject areas. Three activities are given for each objective. Information for these includes…