Describes the development of environmentalism in the United States as presented in literary works and through prominent early American thinkers up to Earth Day 1970. (MCO)

Presents what the author believes to be some of the most important environmental books published since Earth Day 1970. Discusses each selection and how it provides the historical background, basic information, and appreciation necessary to understand the character of our environmental dilemma and our need to address it. (MCO)

A Swedish folk high school program was focused on practicing an alternative style of living in a resource-saving and small-scale technology way. Emphasis was on examining the Western way of living from an ecological, human, and global perspective. (SK)

Presents a class project to help upper elementary students grasp the extent of the solid waste disposal problem and develop an individual response. Includes background information for the teacher, project objectives, materials, procedures, and a listing for additional resources. (MCO)

An interview with Thom Alcoze, director of the Division of Native Education at Northern Arizona University (NAU), discusses efforts to develop culturally appropriate strategies for training Native American teachers and teachers of Native children. Current efforts focus on environmental sciences based on the Native traditions and a critique of…

Since 1975, Quebec hydroelectric projects have had negative impacts on the Cree hunting way of life and sacred sites, caused mercury contamination, and disrupted natural cycles of water and wildlife. Supported by contracts with New York State, new massive projects will destroy the six largest rivers in northwestern Quebec. (SV)

Examined the results of public education waste prevention workshops whose goal was to reduce waste by 5%. Workshop participants reduced waste by 5.6% compared to nonparticipants. Describes the program, survey methods utilized, and cost effectiveness of the program. (MDH)

Guidelines are offered to research administrators for reducing the volume of hazardous laboratory waste. Suggestions include a chemical location inventory, a chemical reuse facility, progressive contracts with chemical suppliers, internal or external chemical recycling mechanisms, a "chemical conservation" campaign, and laboratory fees for…

Numerous business issues arise when organizing a school recycling program. Important questions include the appropriate program organization, deciding what materials to recycle, the selection of appropriate business partners, and various financial issues. Offers suggestions for achieving a successful recycling program. (MLF)

Motivated by the discovery of a bullfrog in an abandoned fallout shelter in the backyard of his parents' newly acquired farmhouse, the author challenges the reader to look for other "backyard beasties" in their own environment for help in gaining an understanding of how, when, and why interactions take place as a method of acquiring…

Thinking globally, acting locally has come to be a maxim for an emerging myth about ordinary people acting heroically, from the grassroots, to save the world from environmental contamination. The characteristics of social movements and ideologies concerned with the environment are examined. (SLD)

Discussed is the idea that a more knowledgeable, participating community will make more enlightened decisions about the maintenance and use of the environment. Described is the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Reserve Program, which involves the establishment of cooperative scientific and educational organizations. Techniques, incentives, and…

Discusses the importance of saving species and dispels myths surrounding the endangered species act as background to three student activities that include a round table debate, writing to congresspeople, and a research project suggestion. Lists reference materials for endangered species. (MCO)

Offers elementary math-centered recycling activities and ideas on transforming throwaways into valuable classroom resources. The math activities teach estimating, counting, measuring, weighing, graphing, patterning, thinking, comparing, proportion, and dimensions. The recycling ideas present ways to use pieces of trash to create educational games.…

National Issues Forums enables citizens to teach themselves about issues and encourages reflective action and informed public policy. The Tennessee Home Economics Association used the forum approach to involve students in environmental discussions and develop leadership skills. (SK)