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Peer reviewedDykstra, D. I., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1982
Describes nature and logistics of a learning cycle approach to teaching exponential growth and the energy crisis. Used with both science and nonscience majors, the cycle uses no algebra, never mentions the terms exponential or logarithmic, and requires a calculator. Instructions for obtaining student and instructor materials are provided.…
Descriptors: College Science, Depleted Resources, Energy, Environmental Education
Naturescope, 1987
Provides background information on the many natural resources we extract from the earth's crust, including metals, graphite, and other minerals, as well as fossil fuels. Contains teaching activities such as a geologic scavenger hunt, a geology chronology, and the recycling of aluminum. Includes a reproducible handout for the activity on aluminum.…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Download full textTarabochia, Kathy – 1980
The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Soprovich, William, Comp. – 1982
When the fossil fuels unit was first designed for Science 101 (the currently approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba), Canadian support materials were very limited. Since students are asked to interpret data concerning energy consumption and sources for certain fossil fuels, the need for appropriate Canadian data became obvious.…
Descriptors: Coal, Conservation Education, Depleted Resources, Energy Conservation
Watt, Shirley L., Ed.; And Others – 1986
The current energy situation in the United States is a web of complicated and related elements. This document attempts to address some of these variables in presenting interdisciplinary energy lessons taken from instructional packets previously developed by the Project for an Energy-Enriched Curriculum (PEEC). The 19 physical science lessons…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Appropriate Technology, Depleted Resources, Energy Education
DeVito, Alfred; Krockover, Gerald H. – 1981
The purpose of this handbook is to present information about energy and to translate this information into learning activities for children. Chapter 1, "Energy: A Delicate Dilemma," presents activities intended to provide an introduction to energy and energy usage. Chapter 2, "What are the Sources of Energy?" provides…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Conservation Education, Depleted Resources
Memphis State Univ., TN. Tennessee Administrative Software Clearinghouse. – 1987
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental and conservation education program which emphasizes wildlife. This document is one guide developed by Project WILD with the specific purpose of focusing on aquatic wildlife, or any wild animals that depend upon aquatic environments for survival. The book contains instructional…
Descriptors: Animals, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecology
