The recognition of brush and forest fires as an advantageous ecological phenomenon is illustrated. (CP)

Discussed are the mission of the ERIC system and its clearinghouse's responsibility for environmental education (EE). The extent of ERIC coverage of EE materials, reference compilations of EE titles, and other documents written by personnel associated with ERIC are discussed. A teaching activity excerpted from an ERIC document is provided. (RE)

The use of a trained sea lion to locate and attach a retrieval device to submerged instruments and test equipment is described. (CP)

Fish which have survived a long series of natural environmental changes for over 20,000 years are now becoming extinct because of man. Efforts are being made to reverse this trend. (DF)

Describes kinds of science equipment needed for elementary schools that do not have to be purchased. Most can be collected from homes. (PS)

Described is the impact of a polluted aquatic environment on flora and fauna and the use of various organisms as pollution indicators. (CP)

Introduced are 20 places for field trips throughout the United States. Included are the location, explanation, famous things, and references for each place. (YP)

Recently a great number of books have been printed that are written and illustrated nicely and deal with sophisticated science content. Provides a list of such books in different science areas. Books are categorized as easy to read, medium difficulty, and challenging. (PS)