Some general information on stars is provided in this National Aeronautics and Space Administration pamphlet. Topic areas briefly discussed are: (1) the birth of a star; (2) main sequence stars; (3) red giants; (4) white dwarfs; (5) neutron stars; (6) supernovae; (7) pulsars; and (8) black holes. (JN)

Because of the problems that have arisen from unsound development of the coastal areas of North Carolina, this publication was written to explain the natural processes of these areas to the layman. This guide provides brief descriptive information on the geomorphology and ecology of sounds, beaches, barrier islands, inlets, dunes, maritime…

This teacher's guide provides background information, curriculum source materials, and suggested class activities for class discussion and study. Information related to the discovery of the comet is presented as well as photographic and schematic pictures showing the sky through which the comet travels. Historical data regarding comets of the past…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. The unit has been constructed for use by intermediate grade elementary school pupils. The seven lessons are designed to inform students about the land to develop a land ethic. The unit should be able to be completed in two to three weeks. The…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. The unit is designed for use by art classes at the secondary school level; it illustrates the availability of natural clay and provides the student with experiences such as digging the clay, locating desirable clays, preparing it for production,…

This publication serves as a guide to activities and strategies in environmental education. Lesson plans include objectives and suggested procedures in dealing with the following environmental concepts: (1) The earth is a vast but limited natural system; (2) The total environment is in constant change; (3) A living thing is the product of its…

This unit for students in grades 6-12 is designed to provide an introduction to the variables that cause tides. Included are teacher background materials, a possible three-day schedule, master sheets for transparencies, student activity materials, tests, and references to selected films and books. (RH)

A description of the course and the facilities for the course are given. The Course Log which lists the lectures, cruises, and other activities available to students is also given. The abstract or the paper of each students' individual research project has also been printed. The subjects of these projects range through all fields of earth science…

This unit is part of a series of materials produced by a project to develop locally applicable class, lab, and field materials in ecology and social studies for Guam junior and senior high schools. While the materials were designed for Guam, they can be adapted to other localities. This unit is designed to acquaint the students with the geology of…

This unit is designed to be used by students in biology classes in secondary schools. Emphasized in the unit are coastal life zones, plants and animals that live in these areas, and factors influencing the lives of the organisms. Included in the unit are evaluation materials, instructional objectives, student background information, masters for…

This unit is concerned with geology of the sea floor; it is designed for secondary school students. Included in this unit are teacher background materials, student activities, transparency masters, maps, and answers to student activities. Changes taking place in the sea floor and variables influencing these changes are emphasized. (RH)

Intended to supplement undergraduate college geography courses, this resource paper investigates the need and use of radar in weather phenomena research. Radar can be used to study weather phenomena over a wide area, thus improving the results of statistical analyses previously limited by inadequate data. Radar techniques are also useful for…

Project Marine Ecology Research (MER) is an ecological curriculum designed to involve secondary students in the study of the marine biome. The background material and learning activities concern the study of the San Francisco Bay Area. The guide is divided into two major parts. In the first part, a history of the Bay Area is given. It includes the…

This guidebook is designed to help a secondary science teacher plan and conduct an earth science field trip in Oklahoma. It provides activities for students, information on pretrip planning, leading field trips, and safety measures to be followed. The guidebook also includes detailed information about the geologic history of Oklahoma complete with…

This teachers' manual provides model classroom lessons in earth science. It is specially designed to be used with John C. Kraft's A GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY OF DELAWARE'S COASTAL ENVIRONMENT. The lessons suggest an approach for using the guide in the science classroom and in field studies. The manual can be used as a complete unit, or individual…