Discusses an inservice program for teachers during which participants explore ways to use a busy shopping area as a stimulus for learning activities. Recounts examples of interactions between teachers and shopkeepers which resulted in new learning experiences for young children. (TW)

Contains the appendix for the Naturescope issue dealing with wetlands. Includes a glossary of terms, a partially annotated bibliography (categorized into general reference books, field guides, childrens books, audio-visual materials, booklets, kits, maps, posters, other activity sources and courseware), and an index to the magazine "Ranger…

Examines how humans have treated mammals throughout history. Identifies both the problems facing animals and the corrective efforts that are currently underway. Student activities include stories, games, a scavenger hunt, a mural, a puzzle, and a survey focusing on mammals. (ML)

Outlines the learning environments, interdisciplinary curriculum, and campus/schedules for the environmental education program at the New Jersey School of Conservation at Montclair State College. Major areas of study include environmental communication, advocacy, technology, and instruction, and participants range from third graders to university…

Four middle/junior high school programs, winners in the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education are described. Programs focus on: (1) note-taking in the laboratory; (2) natural history expeditions; (3) environmental physical science (social and scientific ecological studies); and (4) use of teaching teams…

Shows how the integration of interpretive programs with school science curricula can strengthen the power and relevance of science education, while increasing the scientific depth of environmental programs. Curriculum resources, need for interpretive resources, role of interpreters, and evaluation/development strategies are addressed. (JN)

Discusses learning activities involving advertising that uses outdoor images. Classifies such advertisements into six types: those directly about the outdoor/outdoor items, classified ads, advertisements using outdoor scenes to sell non-outdoor products, advertisements using animals as logos/trade names, outdoor advertising, and advocacy…

Assessed status and progress of environmental education (EE) in Virginia's public schools using classroom teachers' (N=595) responses to questions concerning their instruction and school's curriculum. Among the findings are those indicating few well-coordinated EE programs and little pressure/support to develop such programs. (JN)

Described is a summer institute for secondary science teachers designed to integrate interdisciplinary wastewater management units into science courses. (SL)

Described is the Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc., near Hartford, Connecticut, and the programs in natural science offered at the facility and by center personnel in local schools. (SL)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to provide advice, ideas, and inspiration to teachers, school administrators, and others for planning a hands-on environmental day at school. Many of the tips and ideas in this guide come from "Make a Difference Day" events supported by EPA. EPA launched its "Make a…

This series of nine information sheets was published by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership. The first six sheets describe the title topic, then provide a list of print resources indexed in ERIC and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC). Titles include: (1) "Environmental Education and…

This book is designed for middle school earth science or general science teachers to help their students learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event- based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork,…

The aims of this project were to explore the challenges faced by Scottish primary teachers in implementing the science and technology aspects of the Environmental Studies guidelines, to illuminate the extent to which any problems might be related to their own understanding of those ideas they were expected to teach, and to assess the extent to…

This advanced level teaching guide, answer key, and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) textbook package, provides nine career and personal profiles of immigrants to the United States from a variety of countries presently working in the field of environmental protection and regulation. A glossary translates numerous more specialized,…