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Peer reviewedda Silva, Armando; Bein, Frederick L. – Journal of Geography, 1981
The chronology and effects of a 1978 blizzard on Indianapolis' air pollution levels (ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide) are used as a case study for geography classes. Photographs, graphs, and maps are provided as examples of meteorological data collection and interpretation. (AM)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Data Collection, Geography, Geography Instruction
Rawling, Eleanor – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1981
The role of environmental education in helping to understand and solve urban problems is examined. Local issue-centered curriculum and issue-based curriculum are cited as two possible strategies. Examples of each are given. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction
Goode, Judith – Urban Anthropology, 1981
Reports on an attempt to relate academic models of urban communities to actual housing and community development for a student population of mixed graduate/advanced undergraduate levels and anthropology/urban studies majors. (CJM)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Community Change, Community Planning, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedHinckley, June – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Contends that the nature of U.S. urban life has created profound challenges for urban schools. Asserts that music educators must examine innovative trends in policy, programming, and curricula to determine how music can contribute to better schools and a better quality of life in urban areas. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
