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Beck, Robert J.; And Others – Environment and Behavior, 1973
Discusses research on man-environment relations and initiates the process of formulating a research paradigm for studying environmental moves and readjustments. Uses a renovated academic center as a specimen case. (JR)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Environment, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Jensen, Beverly – Teacher, 1972
Ideas for an ecology unit include field trips and a newspaper lesson; enviornmental study sources are listed. (SP)
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Field Trips, Physical Environment
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Iltis, Hugh H. – American Biology Teacher, 1972
The second of two parts of a paper discussing the role of biology teachers in attempting to change public policy and attitudes toward exploitation of resources, population, and economic systems. (AL)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Attitudes, Ecology, Economics
Stapp, William B.; and others – Amer Biol Teacher, 1970
Advocates a program emphasizing interaction between man, culture, and the biophysical environment, and social responsibility, in contrast to programs which focus on natural resources. Outlines major objectives - understandings and attitudes. (EB)
Descriptors: Biology, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Ecology
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Ong, Walter J. – Daedalus, 1969
Instruction in the humanities has reached a cultural impasse. The problem lies in finding a way to center the lore of a culture in any given curriculum. (CK)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Humanities Instruction
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Cohen, Shirley – Childhood Education, 1972
Practical suggestions to help teachers plan field trips that will be helpful experiences for school children who are more vulnerable, fearful, confused and destructive than most of their peers. (NH)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Early Childhood Education, Exceptional Persons, Field Trips
Olson, Jerry C. – School Shop, 1971
The contemporary need for technological solutions to human problems gives industrial educators an important job to do. (Editor)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Ecological Factors, Ecology, Educational Improvement
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Christopherson, Joan – Young Children, 1970
Describes the kindergarten of the Decroly school of Barcelona, a private school that emphasizes flexibility and the use of the natural environment as a lesson resource. (DR)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Facilities, Individualism
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Hays, Samuel P. – Environmental Review, 1982
Discusses environmental affairs of the past three decades in the perspective of historical evolution by determining the degree which characteristics of these affairs (from values to political controversy to economic change and political ideology) constitute an elaboration of earlier tendencies. Argues that environmental affairs be studied within a…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Economics, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards
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Young Children, 1983
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives
L'Hote, John D. – American School and University, 1983
Careful control of temperature, humidity, and dust are essential measures to keep small computers operating. Guidelines are offered. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Air Pollution, Electricity, Environmental Influences
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Young, Darrell D. – Nature Study, 1983
Linear strips of land associated with highways, electrical transmission lines, gas/oil pipelines (called right-of-way or ROWs) are inhibited by a variety of wildlife and offer a unique opportunity to study the wildlife in the urban setting. Types of wildlife found in and importance of ROWs are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Sandler, Alan R. – Nature Study, 1983
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), recognizing the interrelationship between the human environment and the natural environment, has prepared materials (Learning by Design) to help people make wise decisions about the environment. The role of the AIA in environmental education and the Learning by Design materials are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Architecture, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Institutional Role
McGuire, Francis A. – Parks and Recreation, 1981
The Total Environment Approach was developed to deal with possible constraints in three areas of the environment which limit the older individual's ability to choose leisure activities. The three areas are: the physical environment, the psychological environment, and the social environment. (JN)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Fear, Helplessness, Leisure Time
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Mence, Tony – Environmental Education and Information, 1981
Traces the development of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and describes its operation, including purpose, organization, and programs. (DC)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Environmental Education, Global Approach
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