Acid rain has become a dangerous problem that threatens wildlife, architecture, and human health. This article offers background information on causes and possible remedies of acid rain. Classroom activities and resources for both student and teacher are provided to help in the development of a teaching unit. (DF)

Suggestions are given on planning successful field trips and using current events, public and personal, as educational tools. (JD)

This article presents a discussion of current and future effects of telecommunication satellites. Children need to be made aware of possible satellite applications and risks. Background information, teacher resources, classroom activities, and a children's booklist are provided to help prepare a telecommunications teaching unit. (DF)

This teaching unit contains background information on the history of oil use and technology, suggestions for classroom activities, and a list of resources and references for elementary and secondary grades. Reproducible masters are provided showing gasoline production and major oil producers and consumers. (FG)

A science teacher relates his feelings as he discussed modern warfare with his sixth-grade students. The students' reactions to moral questions and issues behind civil defense procedures and radioactivity are also discussed. (FG)