The impact of classroom stimuli, such as novelty, color, noise, and proximity to teacher or peers on both normal and exceptional children is reviewed. The relation between these sources of classroom stimulation and information sources (i.e., type of task and access to material, person, and role resources) is also discussed. (Author/CL)

Ways are described in which park personnel can teach visitors to understand the full scope of environmental values and relationships existing within and outside of the park. (GW)

An increasing number of children in the United States are exposed to toxic chemicals because methamphetamine laboratories are being operated in or near their homes. In addition, these children often are abused or neglected by the parents, guardians, or others who operate these laboratories. The number of children found at seized methamphetamine…

An increasing number of children in the United States are exposed to toxic chemicals because methamphetamine laboratories are being operated in or near their homes. In addition, these children often are abused or neglected by the parents, guardians, or others who operate these laboratories. The number of children found at seized methamphetamine…

In 2001, the Environmental Studies Senior Capstone Seminar class at Denison University helped the state of Ohio work to prevent harmful pesticide use in schools. In cooperation with Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools Program, Denison conducted a statewide survey of school districts to determine current pest…

Incorporating certain flexibilities into desk, chair, bureau, and bed designs encourages the use of the furniture in several different ways to better serve the normal and the innovative requirements of the student. (Author)

Third Annual Taft Campus Outdoor Education Award Lecture, based on the author's presentations at Laredo Taft Field Campus, University of Northern Illinois, July 10-12, 1972. (FF)

Study results indicate that individuals distinctly prefer one kind of arrangement over other alternatives and that group members interact in such a way that identifiable differences among participant groups are noticeable. (Author)

Article describes class project which sharpens the students involvement with ecology and pollution by having them clean up the neighborhood. (MM)

Assesses the likes and dislikes for certain physical features of the classroom on the part of both students and teachers. (RA)

Improvements in the physical environment of the disabled may be achieved in design attitudes, public environment, and private dwellings. (Author)

Outlines the problems of schools for the handicapped and the factors an architect must consider when designing a special school. (Author)