The use of environmental meters designed to measure conductivity, light level, oxygen, pH, sound, and temperature are discussed. Criteria for choosing suitable equipment are suggested and, where possible, cheaper alternatives are mentioned. (Author/BB)

Provides information on air pollution for young readers. Discusses damage to substances and sickness from air pollution, air quality, and what to do in a pollution alert. Includes questions with answers, illustrations, and activities for the learner. (MA)

Describes a series of tests that can be carried out to assess air pollution and gives background information about the composition of air and polluting contaminants. (BR)

Describes a demonstration for elementary school children which shows how sewage removes oxygen from water, killing life forms. (BR)

Among the goals of multicultural and social reconstructionist education are to improve academic achievement, increase appreciation for cultural differences, develop problem-solving skills, and encourage social action. This curriculum unit is concerned with the infusion of multicultural ideals into the elementary science curriculum. A total of 10…

Proposes that a case-study approach to pollution problems can enhance the environmental awareness of students. Presents background information and instructional ideas for case studies on water pollution, cars, and the urban environment. (ML)

Provides an annotated listing of resources currently available on acid rain. Includes sections on organizations, literature, teaching, acids/curricula, slide programs, and journal articles. (ML)

Some of the background factors and deleterious effects of oil spills are discussed. A classroom activity which demonstrates an oil spill, how the oil affects feathers, and one clean-up method is presented. A list of recent oil spills and three additional resources are included. (CW)

This guide on acid rain for elementary and secondary students is divided into three study areas: (1) What Causes Acid Rain; (2) What Problems Acid Rain Has Created; (3) How You and Your Students Can Help Combat Acid Rain. Each section presents background information and a series of lessons pertaining to the section topic. Activities include…

Describes the Air Pollution Episode Game (ARPEGE) designed to address the problem of dealing with acute episodes which may extend over several days. Presents an overview of the game and gives details on staging the game including the use of role influences. (GS)

Describes an experiment using live plants and cigarette smoke to demonstrate the effects of air pollution on a living organism. Procedures include growth of the test plants in glass bottles, and construction and operation of smoking machine. (CS)

The best solution to the problems of increased pollution of Quebec lakes and rivers with toxic wastes and increased incidence of pollution related diseases is to educate children, to make them aware of the environment and man's interrelationship with it. Attitudes of concern, based on knowledge, must be developed so that as adults, they will take…