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Šoryte, Dovile; Pakalniškiene, Vilmante – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2019
Though the significance of involving children in environmental sustainability efforts is widely acknowledged, we still lack evidence on what they think of environmental issues and about the protection of nature. The aim of the paper is to systematically describe the reasons that children give for protecting the environment. Thirty-three children…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Sustainability, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Abu-Hola, Imfadi – Education, 2009
Man's relationship with the environment is crucial. He can use its natural resources, but not in jest. No damaging or overuse behavior should be the dominant behavior. Religious values and rules play an important role in achieving the balance in the environment. One big goal of Islam is to make the life easy and safe. Moreover, in Islamic…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Islamic Culture, Islam, Pollution
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Harris, Lisa – Legacy, 1995
A focal-animal sampling technique was applied to measure and quantify visitor behavior at an enclosed hummingbird aviary. The amount of time visitors stayed within the aviary and how they allocated time was measured. Results can be used by exhibit designers to create and modify museum exhibits. (LZ)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Environmental Education, Exhibits
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Watkins, William A. – Oceanus, 1978
Radio tags to track wildlife have been used for years. However, such tagging of whales has been more complicated and less successful. This article explores the latest technology that is designed to give information over a long period of time. (MA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Depleted Resources, Ecology