Presented is a self-contained lesson in land use which can be used in a high school American studies course. The lesson is cross-referenced to major textbooks. (RM)

Suggests how students can learn about typical environmental issues through participating in simulation games. Simulations are based on resort development versus environmental protection, allocating money for competing energy projects, and a court trial of an industrial polluter. (DB)

Explains the value of Sanborn maps in urban land use studies, particularly because of their detailed portrayal of street patterns lot lines, and the placement, size, shape, and use of buildings. Shows how a Sanborn map can reconstruct a "geography of the past" of Boston's waterfront. (Author/DB)

Outlines the theoretical background of repertory grid analysis (respondents describe feelings towards particular points in the environment and articulate these responses into meaningful terms). Demonstrates two applications of this technique: (1) landscape evaluation and (2) agricultural decision-making. (Author/JN)

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the opportunities and pitfalls associated with investments in undeveloped land, and ways to reduce the risk of ownership. A summary instructor's presentation is provided, which: (1) defines…

This series of self-contained lessons in land use features activities that can be used with any high school world history, global education, or European history social studies classes. The fifteen lessons included are : (1) Rome's Landed Estates; (2) The Gracchian Revolution; (3) The Feudal Land System; (4) The Domesday Book; (5) Mercantilism; (6)…

Through careful planning, a little imagination, and utilization of all the resources available in the area, a one-day outdoor education day can provide meaningful, direct, first-hand learning experiences that can serve as a springboard for interesting, relevant, long-term study both in the classroom and in the outdoors. (Author/NQ)

Discusses mechanics of and experiences with an urban land use simulation game. Students were able to practice developing analytical skills, improve their capacity to collect thoughts and present them orally, and participate in a real life "adult" situation where they could apply concepts learned in the course of their education.…

This reference manual is a glossary of words and terms related to conservation, ecology, and land use. The words and terms selected are those most likely to be encountered in textbooks and periodicals not intended for the professional resource manager or specialist. The glossary is intended to be used by Missouri teachers and youth group leaders.…

An exercise for high school students based on urban-oriented density measures involves calculation of gross and net population densities, lot coverage ratios, and floor space indices. (Author/AV)

Describes a simulation game which introduces concepts and problems associated with community planning. Initial activities include a role-playing exercise focusing on decisions related to a vacant lot; implications for various decisions are noted. Also gives suggested questions to address when planning a town. (DH)

This article details an undergraduate class assignment to utilize published map information for the evaluation of specific physical and environmental factors applicable to a hypothetical residential development. On-site field trips and interviews with town planners were used to augment the team-effort within the class land-use discussions and…

Discusses the exchange of plants and animals that resulted from the contact between Europe and the Americas. Includes a table of percentages of the world's crops and animal populations in the western hemisphere. Describes the social disruption that resulted from the agricultural exchange by the spread of slavery and other exploitive labor…

Discusses the extinction of biological wealth due to deforestation. Describes the historical trend of biological diversity and the importance of tropical forests. Lists five references for further reading. (YP)

This is the eighth issue of "Social Sciences in Forestry," which provides a current annotated bibliographic listing of references related to four major areas of forestry. The main categories include: (1) applications to forestry at large (containing citings on resources, history, legislation, policy, planning, appraisal and valuation,…