This CD-ROM is designed as an interactive learning tool to support teaching in highly interdisciplinary fields such as conservation of biodiversity. Topics introduced in the software include the impact of humans on natural landscapes, threats to biodiversity, methods and theories of conservation biology, environmental laws, and relevant economic…

For the past 33 years, since Theodore Roosevelt, then President of the United States, called the first conference of governors in American History to be held at the White House, the conservation of natural resources has been a national policy. The purpose of conservation education is to develop attitudes and ways of living which contribute to the…

Assesses dimensions of the threatened-species problem (by contrast with the way it has been handled in the past) and suggests some directions for urgent research if the problem is to be confronted in its proper scope and scale. Among topics addressed are the biological, genetic, and ecological attributes of species. (JN)

Presents science activities to help elementary children learn about water resources and home water conservation. A reproducible worksheet is included. (SJL)

Presents two studies which investigated the variety and level of participation in pre-environment activities. Responses from two groups are discussed: (1) a random sample of Madison, Wisconsin residents; and (2) a stratified random statewide sample of Wisconsin residents. (WB)

Summarizes the origins and development of the conservation/nature study movement and the school camping/outdoor outdoor education movement. The author contends that the juxtaposition and blending of these two philosophies during the late 1960s resulted in a "quantum jump" which led to a new and different educational approach:…

Civilization is more and more intruding on the esthetic and recreational resources of the National Park System. Increased attention must be paid to controlling noise, pollution, and even the effects of urban lighting which detract from the enjoyment of the parks. (RE)

A gift of land donated in memory of a missing-in-action Vietnam War veteran has been planted and landscaped to allow close observation of the plants and animals living in the pond and field environment. The local school system has published manuals of activities to be used at the center. (RE)

Explains the facts about trash and the importance of educating students on waste management. Presents activities on waste reduction and includes project ideas. (YDS)

Describes a campaign to promote recycling and energy and water conservation at the California Polytechnic State University campus in San Luis Obispo. The student-led effort influenced students to think about their actions and change their behaviors to be more eco-friendly. (SLD)

Discusses how incorporating the environment into school design can enhance the learning process. Describes characteristics of this sustainable design style, the energy efficiency and educational benefits, and how to overcome resistance. Includes a sidebar on high-performance design at Roy Lee Walker Elementary School in McKinney, Texas. (EV)

Asks 12 conservation management experts by interview and 34 science teachers using questionnaires as to the essential underpinning concepts of biological conservation. Identifies 45 biological concepts as contributing to a good understanding of conservation management with the teachers emphasizing ecological concepts at the expense of fundamental…

An interdisciplinary course engages teams of business, industrial design, and environmental studies students in designing a product using principles of sustainable development. The course incorporates critical pedagogy, a collaborative approach to the management of innovation, and a real-world context. (Contains 30 references.) (SK)

Ecofeminism draws parallels between treatment of women and treatment of the planet and has relevance for experiential and outdoor educators. This brief introduction outlines areas of ecofeminism: philosophy and science, politics, spirituality, and living in healthy interactions with one another and the environment. Contains 50 references and…

Profiles Phyllis M. Ford, chairwoman of the Department of Park and Recreation Resources at Michigan State University. Examines background of Ford's support for special education, environmental ethic, and leadership development. Praises her writings and work at University of Oregon, University of Iowa, and Washington State University. (TES)