This work analyzes the educational proposals designed by 130 future secondary school teachers (FTs) to address socioecological problems--in this case, the presence of microplastics in the environment--, and the relationship with their own perceptions and commitments regarding these problems. The research design was mixed, with both qualitative and…

This paper examines the use of Virtual Reality (VR) at Swiss secondary schools. Despite many years of research, no well-founded data are available on the effects of the technology on children's learning success. It is assumed that VR is compatible with the learning theory of constructivism through the possibility of immersion, interaction, 3D…

A case study entitled 'New Age Atlantis or Mysterious Seventh Continent' was developed as an exemplar model to show how the teaching methods and themes of Global Education (GE) can be used in geography lessons. The main intent of this article is to share an example of good practice about the use of this case study in geography lessons in Czechia.…

Describes the technology of the recycling process for high density polyethylene plastics; illustrates a way for technology teachers to demonstrate the process. (SK)

The first in a series of articles on implementing a plastics course in the junior high or senior high school industrial arts program. (Editor)

Here is a great substitute for parting compounds. (Editor)

Describes a tri-level program at the high school level in plastics technology. (GB)

This student learning activity explores the history and evolution of packaging technology and concerns about plastics and other packaging materials. (SK)

This activity explores two types of plastic molding and allows students to make their own plastic bottles. (MKR)

This article is Part III of a series on high school plastics programs. (Editor)

The varieties of materials testing and its methods, uses, and resources for industrial arts classes are described. (MU)

This publication encompasses questions for Ceramics, Graphic Arts, Metals, and Plastics for the second of a series. The use of this publication and the previously published (1973) book containing resource items for Drawing, Electricity/Electronics, Power Mechanics, and Woods (ED 109 457) will provide complete coverage of the basic series courses…

This sourcebook, for use with groups of up to 25 young people ages 10 and up, is designed to stimulate a sense of environmental stewardship for the planet through group discussion, role playing, experimentation, demonstration, and simulation. Lessons that stand alone or can be used in sequence require common materials and little preparation,…

A high school industrial arts program in plastics recycling provided students direct contact with production methods of the plastics industry as well as awareness of governmental functions. Experimentation included fuel cells, paving and construction composites, soil composites, and watercraft flotation. (EA)