A Wilderness Recreation Education program aims to: offer students an opportunity to be involved with direct learning in the outdoors; instill an understanding of ways to exist within and enjoy the wilderness environment; and develop an awareness of an appreciation for the need to conserve and maintain the wilderness environment for generations to…

The five broad conceptual themes for environmental education and energy conservation recommended by the Illinois State Plan for Environmental Education for developing and implementing environmental education into all school subjects are listed. Suggested activities for the junior and senior high levels are presented. (BT)

The responsible teacher of physical education will see that it is important for his students to realize that good health and physical fitness for the human being are important factors in improving the ecological scene in the world. (JD)

Describes a set of activities involving animals and voting. Discusses voter education resources that may be available to teachers. Presents four ballots related to humane education. (CW)

Describes the environmental setting and educational programming of a British urban studies centre, reviewing previous accomplishments with various audiences. Also identifies future involvements in long-term programs in secondary schools, in community energy conservation projects, and in development of a new certificate for pre-vocational…

Urges that leisure-oriented programs which focus on the outdoors be based on an environmental ethic that guarantees the protection of the natural environment. Proposes that the good of the total community takes precedence over the needs of individual members (including humans). Ethical dilemmas and educational implications are reviewed. (ML)

Reviews programs in the state of Maine that are designed to inventory the natural heritage of critical areas, rare species, and exemplary natural features. Discusses how the information acquired by these programs is being used for public information efforts and educational programs in the schools. (ML)

Discusses opinion survey results for the purpose of improving the capabilities of forest managers to effectively communicate new fire management objectives and plans. Includes recommendations based on the analysis concerning the appropriate audiences and content to target in the design of fire information programs. (ML)

Provides background information about paper. Describes the manufacturing process, chemical composition and structure, associated environmental effects, uses of paper, and recycling. (JM)

Discusses the objectives of the Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982 (IMDA) and the possible effects it may have on Indian mineral development. Explains how the provisions of IMDA work to provide Indian tribes with greater flexibility for the development and sale of their mineral resources. (ML)

Suggests simple ways to introduce students to the concept that the cell is the basic unit of structure of most organisms. Mentions materials for microscope study that are readily available and easy to handle, e.g., membranes from between the scales of the onion bulb, thin-leaved plants, pond water, and pollen. (JHZ)

Explains how public awareness of environmental issues in the Federal Republic of Germany has developed in recent years and provides examples of how this awareness has been manifested in environmental action and education groups. (JDH)

Compared attitudes of individuals who engage in such environmentally responsible activities as recycling, energy conservation, or consumer boycotting. Results show that personal commitment to environmentally corrective behaviors is importantly determined by the person's evaluative response to widely publicized environmental topics. Theoretical and…

Describes India's National Action Plan for wildlife conservation, itemizing and explaining the main components and strategies of this action program. Also presents a historical perspective of conservation practices, policies, and programs. A table of India's national parks and sanctuaries with data from 1970 to 1983 is included. (ML)

Examines the nature of conservation controversies in Australia, reviewing this country's existing environmental policies, legislation, and planning procedures. Also identifies specific weaknesses in federal conservation policies and natural resource management and offers possible strategies, tactics, and guidelines for future environmental…