Reports on sources of lead contamination in the environment of children. Proposes some solutions and presents statistics that relate poverty and lead contamination. (DDR)

A collaboration between multiple local partners in southwestern New Hampshire sponsors a unique writing program. Students explore local parks and open spaces and then submit essays about them to the local newspaper. The program has expanded to research on significant local residents, how local industries and traditions got started, and a local…

Ontario centralized education funding and stripped school boards of the ability to respond to local needs through local taxation. As a result, locally popular outdoor education programs are being cut. Those responsible for educational financing must recognize that much learning happens best through direct experience beyond the classroom and must…

Evaluated is the impact of the landscape upon children in 21 schools in England. Past and present experiences of 8- to 11-year-old children were measured. Results indicate that both past and present experiences make a small but significant contribution to the children's development of botanical knowledge and environmental dispositions. (Author/CW)

Describes a course based on the interdisciplinary approach to demography linked to environmental issues. Analytic and interpretive skills are an integral element in the study of population-related problems. Points out that the interdisciplinary approach maintains demographic literacy while analyzing population problems. (SLM)

Examines the ecological issues within religious education. Suggests ways the curriculum can be restructured to adequately address ecological issues. Focuses on creation myths and their contribution to popular attitudes concerning the earth and ecological concerns. Proposes a reinterpretation of the creation myth in Genesis. (RW)

Described are new technologies such as superwindows, compact fluorescent lights, and automated control systems which, when combined with other strategies such as shade trees and light-colored buildings, could reduce building energy expenditures. (CW)

Explores the sensory, formal, and symbolic orientations for studying environmental aesthetics. Points out that environmental aesthetics are related to both the natural and built environments. Discusses implications for art education in developing aesthetically oriented individuals. Maintains that learning something in environmental aesthetics is…

Described are recent developments in technology which make it possible to predict hazardous events, develop disaster plans, and develop hazard-resistant facilities. Stressed are the needs for action on the local level and cooperation on the international level. (CW)

Described is a skit to be performed in an elementary school classroom about the water cycle. Included are a list of materials, procedures, and suggestions for role cards for the players. (CW)

This study reports the instructional effects of issue investigation and action training on the environmental behavior of middle school students. Discussed are the methodology including training and modules, the design of the study, instruments used, scoring protocols, and analysis of results. (Author/CW)

Provides awareness information on the sources, types, and serious effects on wildlife of nondegradable materials which are causing local as well as global problems. Discusses current ways the problem is being attacked and educational implications for environmental programs. (RT)

Describes the peat to coal process. Investigates the organic, inorganic, and sulfur components of coal. Outlines how varying percentages of each are formed. (MVL)

Describes an ecology course which provides students with an opportunity to observe aquatic and terrestrial life in the Bahamas. States that students learn scientific methodology by measuring physical and chemical aspects of the island habitats. Provides information on the island, course description and objectives, transportation, facilities, and…

Presented is a review of environmental ethics since the Belgrade Charter of 1976. Outlines seven ethical positions to be considered. Discusses ethics in environmental education practice. Focuses on four ways to lessen the dilemma of the presentation of values in environmental education. (CW)