The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) functions within the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) to promote scientific investigation into the nature and resources of the world's oceans. Summarized in this report are discussions that took place during the thirteenth session of the IOC Assembly.…

Descriptons of familiar birds of the Midwest and suggestions for attracting them to urban settings are offered in this publication. Plants which serve as food and protection for birds are identified. These plants are described by: the number of bird species that use the plant; the plant's ornamental value; its time in bloom and in fruit; its…

Descriptions of plants which serve as food and/or protection for birds of the northeast United States are presented in this publication. Explanations are given for each plant as to: ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and the number of bird species that use it. Practical ideas and suggestions are outlined for…

Illustrations of familiar birds of the northwest United States and suggestions for attracting them to urban settings are offered in this publication. Foods (plants) that are preferred by these birds are also identified. Explanations are given for each plant's ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and also the number of…

Descriptions of plants which serve as food and/or protection for birds of the southeast United States are presented in this publication. Explanations are given for each plant's ornamental value; time in bloom and in fruit; height; adaptations; and also the number of bird species that use it. Practical ideas are outlined for attracting birds to…

This digest describes a selection of environmental education research studies that were included in the ERIC system in 1985. It is noted that much of the reported research in environmental education continues to deal with the affective domain, but that there are stronger efforts toward relating affective components with knowledge gain,…

Staff and residents of settings for the aged often hold substantially different views of their shared environment, and the literature suggests that these perceptual discrepancies transcend such factors as degree of institutional totality, quality of care, and differences in personal characteristics among staff and residents. Despite the…

Several case studies of research into the biological needs of communities in developing countries were conducted and two strategies for relating biological education (in both formal and nonformal contexts) to community development were identified. Four of these case studies are presented. They are: (1) "From Biological Knowledge to Community…

It is not enough to encourage parents to be involved in schools and centers for young children through the usual spoken and written ways. By providing places for parents, schools and centers can extend invitations and dramatically demonstrate their expectations. Providing a welcoming entryway that allows three-way observation among parents,…

This booklet is a revision of an earlier document and contains a glossary of alphabetically arranged and commonly used environmental terms. For each term a brief definition is provided. (TW)

This teacher training monograph deals with value orientations of cultures in general and with specific reference to United States Culture. The first two sections discuss the conceptual issues of value orientation and give axiological definitions of the six clusters used to describe cultural orientation: self, the family, society, human nature,…

Recent research indicates there are a great many nonvisual effects of light on people. The control of rickets and the suntan effect are well understood. Less well known effects include synchronization of a number of physiological rhythms and prevention and control of infantile jaundice. Physiological and psychological effects also vary with the…

Two studies of graduate students living in a 13-story dormitory examined the effects of natural lighting, usable space, sex, culture, and floor height on perceptions of spaciousness, personalization of space, crowding, and lightness. Previous research had indicated differences between males and females in this area, but had not considered cultural…

This publication, consisting of 16 papers presented at a 2-day conference in Summit, New Jersey, focuses on the practical aspects of caring for infants and toddlers in day care centers. The papers are categorized under six areas reflecting the following major issues addressed in the conference: developing an appropriate curriculum, selecting and…

Radiation has been a serious concern to individuals for over 100 years. A process by which an atomic nucleus emits particles to reach a more stable energy state, radiation harms living cells (usually by inhalation and absorption into the lungs) by causing abnormal cell function and structure. Man is constantly exposed to background radiation, both…