This publication is the third of a three volume set summarizing the Energy Advisory Service operated by the New York Institute of Technology. The contents of this volume relate to the energy hot line operation part of this project. Contents include: (1) Hot Line Questions and Answer File; (2) Hot Line Pamphlet Collection; and (3) Key to Hot Line…

The paper analyzes the failure of the ecology/environmental movement to develop into a social movement and to generate a mass following. The movement has had difficulty not only in organizing collective behavior but also in maintaining the necessary momentum to change into a full-fledged social movement. Obvious reasons are that ecologists…

The paper discusses the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA) and suggests how high school geography teachers can incorporate an understanding of RCA into the curriculum. The RCA, also known as Public Law 95-192, was passed by Congress in 1977 for the purpose of allowing the Department of Agriculture to appraise the nation's nonfederal…

This module seeks to develop teachers' awareness and understanding of the environmental problem area of energy conservation and resource utilization. It seeks to enhance teachers' understanding of the stewardship approach to resources and the role of the natural system in resource use. Skills in assessing and comparing various energy conservation…

Established by the Arizona Legislature in 1953, the Arizona Commission on American Indian Affairs serves as the official link between the tribal autonomies and the State government, its legislature, and elected officials. Its primary purpose has been to study conditions among Indians residing within the State. Among the commission's goals are: (1)…

This is an environmental education bibliography for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Eighteen environmental categories are included. They consist of attitudes, bibliographies, careers, conservation, ecology, energy, environmental education, law and citizen action, organic farming, other resources, periodicals, pesticides,…

Sixty-three learning activities comprise this curriculum guide to conservation education designed for elementary students. The activities enable the teacher to relate the urban child's immediate environment to the ecological problems which confront our world. Four conceptual schemes are used for each of the four grades, K-3: Living things (plants,…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. This unit on water is designed for seventh-grade science classes. Included are 13 lessons. Each lesson usually includes the concept of the lesson, materials needed, notes to the teacher, procedure, and evaluation activities. In addition, there…

This catalog represents the collection of the Environmental Conservation Library oF Minnesota (ECOL) as of September 1973, when it contained over 2,800 titles of books and government documents, augmented by periodicals and substantial numbers of pamphlets, papers, brochures, and related materials. The catalog includes an author and main entry…

This catalog supplement represents the additions to the collection of the Environmental Conservation Library of Minnesota (ECOL) from September 10, 1973 to September 17, 1976. The supplement contains 3,329 books and documents. The catalog includes an author and main entry catalog, a title catalog, a subject catalog, a pamphlet file, subject…

Energy development in western states has contributed to demands for new states' rights. Western states want a more active part in federal energy policy formulation. Article discusses recent intergovernmental relations, federal-state relations, and the effects of national energy, environmental, and related policies on energy resource development in…

Development and environment are two interconnected concepts and solutions to the problems of both can be found through "ecodevelopment." Inherent in this planning approach is an effort to meet the basic needs of a community while establishing true symbiosis between man and the planet. Educational effort at every level is necessary to make this…

In the future health educators must acknowledge the interrelationship between health and education; understand the changes both are undergoing; and take initiative in managing resources creatively, take an active part in the calculus of change, and accept and adapt to external forces that cannot be changed. (JD)

The author describes the Wisconsin Lake Management Program, the conflict between economic growth and environmental quality, and the role of the University of Wisconsin-Extension in a nontraditional area of public service education in bringing together county agents and lakeshore community leaders. (MF)

This article describes the development and content of the National Conservation Strategy for Australia (NCSA). The Australian Department of Arts, Heritage, and Environment has produced a teacher's guide designed to help teachers bring the content of the NCSA to their classroom. A description of the guide and ordering information are provided. (JDH)