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

Describes some aspects of a long-term study of the radio-nuclide intake in birds found in the area of the Boston Edison Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. (PEB)

Descirbes a school district's recycling program of aluminum lunch trays that are collected after their use. The trays are used as scrap metal in industrial education workshop and used for sand castings. (PS)

Talented high school science students study ecological and environmental problems of Lake Erie and Lake Chautaugua at Fredonia College, New York. (CP)

A school project to reclaim strip mined lands produces a nature trail. (CP)

Stresses briefly the need for individuals' actions for controlling the environmental pollution. A number of projects are suggested for teachers to involve children in this area. Simulated discussion groups of sellers'' and consumers, use of pictures, onion juice, and a water filtration contest are a few of the sources used. (PS)

Presents a project that allows students to observe and show how quickly pollutants in the air and on the ground destroy plant life. Appropriate for grades four through six. (JRH)

A rotted log is examined as a miniature ecosystem. (CP)

Presented is a discussion of the natural history of the dandelion. Three activities involving study of dandelions are presented. Each activity includes discussion of purpose, skills, and materials needed. (RE)

Introduces land snails for use in inquiry-based science activities. Describes common characteristics and safety considerations while introducing students to land snails. Explains procedures for inquiry-based use of land snails in classrooms. (YDS)

Presents a science activity in which students simulate increases and decreases in frog populations to get a better understanding of different environmental issues affecting animal populations. Includes simulations for both natural frog populations as well as populations affected by human activities. (YDS)

The use of simulation is discussed, including its effectiveness in generating environmental awareness and an environmental ethic in the student. Two simulation activities are described. (RE)