This coloring book portrays endangered animal and plant species of Florida in their natural environment. Each picture is to be colored by the student. On the back of each page bearing the picture to be colored is a description of the animal or plant, its preferred habitat, and the reason the animal or plant is endangered. (RE)

Compiled is a selected bibliography of social sciences in forestry, including economic, historic, sociological, and business aspects. Five major inclusive categories are the following: (1) social science applied to forestry at large; (2) applied to forestry's productive agents; (3) applied to forest production; (4) applied to manufacturing; and…

This brief guide to environmental careers first provides a history of this job market and then in two sections (covering six pages), describes specific jobs and steps to planning a career. The first section describes each job in each of the major categories of careers in the environmental field: (1) Environmental Equipment Operation (attendants…

A summary of the ecological guidelines for development in tropical forests of Southeast Asia is presented. Although the great diversity of the flora of these tropical forests make them great reservoirs of genetic capital, this summary focuses on the fauna of the region. In this publication, the program for Southeast Asia is divided into 10…

The description of a no-prerequisite, undergraduate engineering course entitled "Utilization of Waste Materials" is provided. The major component of the course, a student research project presented to the entire class, is explained. Topics of research which have been previously used by students are listed. Evaluation techniques and student…

This survey includes some 350 United States organizations in the fields of ecology, conservation, and environmental sciences. It is intended to provide the public with valuable information, and to offer scientists, administrators, and citizens, communication channels which will bring to light some instances of overlap and duplication, and…

Each of the 31 curriculum modules in this packet for agricultural resources instruction contains a brief description of the module content, a list of the major division or units, the overall objective, objectives by units, content outline and suggested teaching methods, student application activities, and evaluation procedures. A list of resource…

A major problem in American public policy making is the difficulty of balancing domestic energy resource development with enhancement of environmental quality. Social restraints on energy-environment solutions necessitate the balancing of alternative futures. The interests of government, industry, and the public must all be considered in resolving…

Discussion of issues involved in water planning of the upper basin of the Colorado River: attitudes toward water planning, agricultural leisure and environmental issues, pollution, and energy issues. Various sections are devoted to Indian interests and the interests of Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Final section discusses the future of…

Analysis of the voting patterns in six states on the 1976 initiatives for a moratorium on nuclear power plants. Demographic characteristics were found to be unimportant variables, while percentage of people enrolled in colleges and universities, percentage of land in farms, and relative cost of electricity were found to be important. Stresses…

Discusses the question of which level of government will decide on energy and environmental policy. Suggests that two literatures might be applied to the problem: the natural resources and environmental policy literature, and the literature on federalism. Concludes with five challenges to states which want to gain influence over energy and…

The building planning policies and suggestions of the University of Chicago focus on three types of goals: conservation of resources; innovation in restructuring the internal environment to improve the functioning of existing facilities and to obtain maximum benefit from new buildings; and the maintenance of both design quality and continuity.…

A discussion of a global timetable for conversion to solar energy uses which includes examinations of intermediate energy sources like ethanol, wind, and methane is given. (MDR)

A geography project involved students in (1) identifying public attitudes on environmental issues and (2) determining political and administrative reasons why certain environmental decisions are or are not made. The project studied a marsh-like wildlife refuge and recreation area which was being altered by industrial and agricultural drainage…

Lists publications issued by the federal government, universities, and commercial sources on consumer education with ordering information and prices. Subjects include foods, water conservation, money management, and auto defects, as well as general consumerism. Some of the materials contain lesson ideas and teaching activities. (MF)