The purpose of this investigation was to assess the general background knowledge of the college non-science major with respect to energy-environmental facts and concepts. It was hypothesized that in general, college students have a rather poor background in and lack an understanding of the current energy crises and the related environmental…

The primary purpose of this publication is to introduce the reader to the background, framework, and central characteristics of Michigan's master plan for all environmental communication, education, and information programs. A second purpose of this article is to link the reader to selected theoretical and empirical research literature that…

Definitions of environmental education normally include a number of common elements. First is a hard core of ecological content. Second, a recognition of worldwide problems of crisis proportions. Third, a component of conscience, of a value system. Fourth, a commitment to private and public action. The whole is focused on a comprehensive rather…

A paradigm is proposed that would permit curriculum developers and others to specifically plan for training in environmental action as an integral and substantial component in this field. The three-part paradigm identifies and defines specific categories of action. It then identifies and illustrates the levels at which these actions can be taken.…

Discussed are the applications of gathering and preparing wild foods to environmental, survival, career, and community education programs. It recommends wild foods activities be used to stimulate social and historical studies of "return-to-nature" life styles. Wild food study also emphasizes man as part of the environment. (MR)

Library School subject specialty courses contribute to a higher caliber graduate and a widening career spectrum. The current state of such courses is analyzed through data gathered from 59 accredited library science schools. A bibliography and sample lists of courses for art and environmental librarianship are appended. (MBR)

The attack of mosquitos, black flies, chiggers, ticks, bees, scorpions and spiders is described and prevention and treatment of these bites and stings are given by this physician. (MDR)

A review is provided of environmental literature and developments with emphasis on congressional and presidential activities; reference tools and systems; problems and performance; parks, recreation, and wilderness; growth planning and management; and agriculture and the environment. (JPF)

Equipment and methodology are discussed in this article on photographing birds. (JC)

Through seining individuals, families, camps, and schools can continuingly test the aquatic life just beyond the waterline. This article discusses the process of using a seine net and what can be found in the net. (NQ)

Sumac can be used in every season to represent such concepts as species variation, the food web, and natural foods and dyes. This article briefly discusses the sumac family, the relationship of the carpenter bee (Ceratina dupla) and the staghorn sumac, and the uses of the sumac in the kitchen and the craftsman. (NQ)

Described is an alternative theoretical perspective to more traditional views dealing with the environment. The concept of "wilderness" is introduced as a subject for application within this theoretical alternative. (Editors/BT)

Multi-media, multi-sensory instructional kits were developed for environmental and science education in Berks County, Pennsylvania elementary schools. (STS)