Adults have personal learning experiences outdoors on public lands, and some of the visitors are science teachers. The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to discover how science teachers use the experiences of personal visits to public lands to enhance their science lessons. The study also examined how these teachers used…

The U.S. Census is a geography teacher's toolbox. As a member of the Statistics in Schools (SIS) development team, Chris Bunin was tasked with exploring existing resources to develop lesson plans. Census.gov is a dynamic online reservoir filled with infographics and visualizations, articles and reports, and best practice instructional materials.…

This paper focuses on how I have been attending to the TRC's [Truth and Reconciliation Commission's] calls to action within science teacher education. It draws on personal experiences, my dissertation, Canadian policy regarding Indigenous education, and academic literature to explore what the calls ask of teacher educators. Throughout, I consider…

This study uses case study and qualitative content analysis methodologies to answer the question: What is the relationship between Washington State's k-12 science education standards and the environmental sustainability needs of the Palouse River Watershed? After defining the Palouse Watershed's attributes, the author presents a land use history…

This historic case study addressed the issue of the lack of citizen action toward environmentally responsible behavior. Although there have been studies regarding components of environmental responsible behavior [ERB], there has been little focus on historic models of exemplary figures of ERB. This study examined one of the first conservation…

Simulations involve people in a learning experience while providing immediate feedback to the group and facilitator, allowing participants to hear both (or many) sides of a story. Briefly discusses the value simulation techniques in general and in environmental education in particular. (Author/JN)

Using North Carolina as an example, the article questions whether there is any justifiable reason why disposing of surplus property should be so much harder for school units than for cities and counties. (Author/IRT)

Examines the ecological impacts of the Mississippi River flood of 1993 and the rethinking of river management practices that has resulted. Provides a map of the flood area which shows the occurrence of rare wildlife found in or near the region's rivers. (LZ)

Examines the political and social changes that have inspired the Wise Use/Property Rights organizations operating in the American West. Discusses issues surrounding the actual numbers of people involved in the movement, public sentiment, and strategies used by key activists. (LZ)

School ponds have a considerable history and in recent years have become a common feature of school grounds, particularly in the primary sector. Relatively little is known about their status and effectiveness educationally and in terms of their conservation value. This paper reports the findings of a survey involving 46 schools in 10 different…

Discusses the myth that gatherer-hunter cultures were primarily meat-eaters and the social and ecological impacts of America's high-meat diet. (LZ)

Under California law, developers are required to pay school districts impact fees of $1.84 per eligible square foot. However, the Huntington (California) School District says the state-mandated fee falls far short of expenses and attempts to convince developers to increase the fee voluntarily. The Utah State legislature recently outlawed…

A case study of urban area planning shows lack of communication between levels of government and with educational planners. Recommendations are made for an interagency planning council. (MLF)

Explores the ecosystem in Pacific Northwest Coastal America and investigates land management issues. Discusses the impact of canopy trees on temperature and the forest itself. Explains fungi's relationship with trees and presents activities on stream flow, wood, volcanoes, and plants for the classroom. (YDS)

The main goal of land trusts is land preservation by purchase or other means. Land trusts generally lack the personnel, funds, and expertise to take advantage of the land's potential for education, interpretation, and research. A nature center can provide the expertise to put the property to good use. Discusses trusts, nature centers, and their…