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Scott, John A., Ed.; Seidman, Laurence I., Ed. – Folksong in the Classroom, 1989
This volume of a journal on folksong contains three issues devoted to environmental themes, showing how teachers may enlist song to help arouse their students to an awareness of the natural world. Issue 1 contains "Classroom Management Strategies for Teaching Music in History" (D. Georgi) and an introduction to the volume's theme,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Enrichment, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
Braus, Judy, Ed. – NatureScope, 1987
Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. The topic of this issue is "Endangered Species: Wild and Rare." Contents are organized into the…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Activities, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Preston, Don – Geotimes, 1980
Describes the eruption of inflammable natural gas from the ground surface in the Edith area near Camp Houston. Determining the source of the gas, the results established the Chester-Oswago interval as the most likely source. The surface venting has declined steadily; the likelihood of finding its cause is also described. (SK)
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Environmental Research, Geology
Stoffel, Dorothy B.; Stoffel, Keith L. – Geotimes, 1980
Describes eruption steps in Mt. St. Helens' top surface deformation: constant shaking of earthquakes, minor steaming from vents, and sudden catastrophic eruption. Explosions caused black projectile-laden ash clouds, vertical white steam clouds, and vertical gray ash-laden clouds. (SK)
Descriptors: Environment, Environmental Research, Geology, Graduate Study
Download full textRuth, Amy, Ed. – Goldfinch, 1994
This theme issue explores the changes in Iowa's environment. When Native Americans lived in Iowa hundreds of years ago, the land was rich in tall grasslands, fertile soil, wildlife, wetlands, and unpolluted waters. When European-American pioneers settled Iowa in 1833, they changed the environment in order to survive. The first article in this…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Geography
Day, John; Weeden, Kenneth P. – 1979
This unit uses energy choices to raise questions about the energy option of coal available to the nation along with attendant advantages and disadvantages of this option. The unit introduces locations of coal deposits in the U.S. and their types. Emphasis is on relatively unexploited deposits in the western United States. Comparisons are made…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Seasons, 1987
The Great Lakes are one of the world's greatest reserviors of fresh water, the foundation of Ontario's economic development, a primary force in ecological systems, and a base for pleasure and recreation. These lakes and their relationship with people of Canada and the United States can be useful as a subject for teaching the impact of human…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Hoyt, John H. – 1971
The study of beaches and their capacity as an interface between land, air, and water is presented. Students investigate shore phenomena to better understand the beach's history and possible future. Also discussed is the interaction between man and the beach, from weather effects to pollution. Laboratory investigations of samples collected from the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environment, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures
