The unit box is an inquiry-oriented method of instruction using an existing teacher's resource such as a textbook or guide. Unit boxes can help preservice students develop teachable elementary science units. Sixteen components of any unit box are described. These include manipulative materials, bulletin board plans, behavioral objectives, and…

Highlights a meeting of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Includes various issues as presented in addresses by representatives of member nations. Issues focus on all aspects of the deteriorating state of the earth's environment and on what to do about it over the next 10 years. (Author/JN)

Describes the use of an Energy-Environment Simulator in environmental/energy education programs. The simulator is a specially designed analog computer that simulates real-world conditions of energy production and use. Energy resources, demands, and the environmental effects of energy use are programmed into the computer. (Author/JN)

To avoid the pitfalls of past curriculum projects, marine educators must be aware of what affects a teacher's willingness to use new ideas and materials. Summarized are findings from a study of factors which influence the extent to which teachers are receptive to educational innovations. (Author/WB)

Explains how an environmental education course using a small group format was successfully modified for a large class setting through the use of whole class lectures and small group sessions (N=20-25) led by graduate teaching assistants. Includes course format and evaluation results. (DC)

Stresses providing reliable, factual information directly to users. Describes classes of data, the need for good data, quality control of databases, the electronic revolution in data dissemination, systematic cooperation to reduce costs of developing online services and of creating data bases, and trends in data dissemination. (JN)

Determined: (1) if students (N=69) learned wildlife information resulting from a zoo field trip; (2) teacher's objectives for the trip; and (3) differences between teachers who did and did not integrate a zoo field trip into classroom teaching. Results indicate among others, that learning (as defined in the study) did occur. (Author/JN)

Evaluated effectiveness of environmental education (EE) in northern New York public schools, determining the extent of EE curriculum/instruction, ascertaining problems previously reported in the literature as hindering implementation of EE, and examining relationships between EE and environmental knowledge of fifth-graders and relationships…

Traces the history of the world conservation movement, its impact on attitudes and opinions, and the ensuing changes in the concept and evolution of conservation. Discusses the efforts of international and national organizations (private and public), wildlife issues, and strategies. (DC)

Describes a three-week summer program in environmental education and field botany for inservice and prospective teachers at the University of North Carolina. Stressing that the aesthetic viewpoint is one often overlooked by educators and scientists, this article reasons that self-awareness is a positive outcome of this approach. (CS)

Presented are the results of a review of environmental education and interpretation literature related to special populations. Also included are the findings of a study which assessed the present environmental education and interpretive activities, offerings, needs, and problems encountered by special population agencies (N=46) and consumers…

Described are teacher education strategies which focus on three specific characteristics of the Geography 16-19 Project. These are the process of curriculum development, man-environment approach to geography, and enquiry-based learning. Presents a role-playing activity related to the proposed adoption of the project by a school's geography…

General methods for determining skilled labor needs for water supply and wastewater treatment plant operation as applied in Turkey are outlined along with a model program for training personnel to meet these needs. (DC)

Suggesting advantages of using forests to teach succession, briefly outlines procedures for gathering evidence of succession including numbers, ages, and sizes of trees. Five plot studies conducted by students at the University of Victoria are also described. (DC)

Discusses problems in Canadian environmental education, stressing the scarcity of geographical concepts in course content at all levels. Research indicates the lack of a coherent policy toward environmental education and a shortage of skilled teachers. The author recommends that geographers actively assist educators in applying geographic…