The dichotomy that exists between social and physical planning continues to be a major community problem. A comparison and examination is made between the basic concepts of social and physical planning with the purpose of recommending the creation of a working model that can be adaptable for environmental design. Consideration is given to the…

The relationship of architectural value to significant human experience and in particular to basic educational goals is explored. Questions are raised as to if and how the physical environment informs, shapes, and liberates the human spirit. Some topics are--(1) architectural character, (2) the design needs of education, (3) educational…

Guidelines for the choice of site, layout, and design of polytechnic institutes at the post-secondary level are presented in this UNESCO manual issued in 1972. The purpose is to provide information for use in the erection of functionally appropriate and economically viable buildings. The manual is composed of eight chapters, mostly relating to…

Research was performed to determine whether: (1) highly creative subjects would obtain higher scores on tests of crativity in an enriched environment, (2) subjects who are poor in creativity will not obtain higher scores because of low perceptual curiosity, and (3) high- and low-intelligence subjects would score equally well on creativity. The…

Conservation education, outdoor education, and environmental education all have as a common goal the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Outdoor education is a method of teaching wherein established disciplines, topics, and concepts which can best be taught outdoors are taught outdoors. Conservation education is the study of man's…

The current revision of Montana's Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan allows for utilizing the state's outdoor recreational resources to the best advantage of present and future generations. In developing the action program, consideration has been given to preservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural environment. The plan has also been…

As the first volume of a set of eight study guides in the field of environmental education, this curriculum guide for teachers utilizes a life-centered approach to enable students to learn about their world and its life processes. Level One is designed to help pupils in kindergarten and grades one and two to understand living things and the needs…

Outlines the goals and rationale for a built environment educational program and describes some of the current materials and programs in the field. (IRT)

This issue is devoted to a report of the proceedings of the Fifty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the American College Health Association. Abstracts of scientific programs instituted by the Association are included. (JD)

This, the first of two articles on the physical environment of a training room, discusses how to plan and design a meeting room. It covers size limitations, entrances and exits, walls and ceilings, visual display boards, sitting in comfort, and elbow room. (EM)

Describes guidelines for consideration in selecting sites for air monitoring systems. Careful selection for spatial scale and specific sources assures that the collected data are accurately representing the situation. (Author/MA)

Results of a five year study to measure the movement of sulfur pollutants across Europe found these pollutants move hundreds or thousands of kilometers before being deposited in large quantities in countries far from where they originate. The need for cooperation among countries to control sulfur pollutants is stressed. (Author/MA)

Provides an overview of China's environmental pollution management by discussing: China's Environmental Protection Organization; laws and regulations; environmental protection program; education and manpower training; and research into environmental pollution problems. (The author provided technical assistance to China's environmental pollution…

Alerts parents, teachers, and others to some of the leading indoor environmental hazards to young children which are caused by various types of indoor pollutants: cigarette smoke; heating/cooking equipment; asbestos; pesticides; art supplies; radon; and lead. Also suggests ways to reduce these health hazards. (BB)

Defines and describes the various functional parts of a beach. Provides a diagram of a shore profile and identifies major beach regions. A list of reference readings for teachers is included. (ML)