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Inese Trusina; Elita Jermolajeva; Viktors Gopejenko – Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, 2023
The article investigates sustainable development from the holistic perspective, taking into account the complex nature of the world and the dynamism of the socio-economic systems. The study is interdisciplinary, as it addresses the issues of economics, mathematics and physics with the main focus on the modern perspective of sustainable development…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Holistic Approach, Educational Methods
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Goudie, Andrew – Journal of Geography, 1990
Traces the history of futuristic predictions of environmental changes. Focuses on particular documents published on environmental change predictions. Identifies particular instances of environmental change, such as the rate of species loss and the greenhouse effect. Maintains that predictions of future environmental changes are fraught with…
Descriptors: Climate, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environment
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Samples, Bob – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Defines four key aspects of a new paradigm of learning: (1) the participatory mind; (2) nature, evolution, and learning; (3) the soul and learning; and (4) transformation. Argues that if students are to believe that what they are taught is worthwhile, they must be given the power to transform. Contains 23 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Culture, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Midgley, Christine, Ed. – 1996
The Council for Environmental Education (CEE) publishes this annual review that reflects the changes that have brought environmental education in from the fringes and now attracts considerable political and educational attention. This edition brings together a selection of important statements by leading public figures and other papers and…
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Bradley, Rosa M.; Biermann, Carol A. – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Describes the contributions of women who have served as role models in the fields of ecology and conservation. Women discussed include Ellen Richards, Maria Merian, Jane Colden, Mary Chase, Emma Braun, Ann Morgan, Rachel Carson, Eugenie Clark, Sylvia Earle, Wangari Maathai, Dian Fossey, Birute Galdikas, and Ruth Patrick. Contains 26 references.…
Descriptors: Activism, Biographies, Biology, Conservation (Environment)
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Mortensen, Lynn L. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2000
Argues that understanding how all things on the planet are connected and how one action affects many aspects of an intricate web can contribute to the ability to make informed choices that help to ensure quality of life. Presents background information and resources for learning about the new paradigm of Education for Sustainability. (Contains 19…
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Wiegele, Thomas C. – International Studies Notes, 1990
Considers biotechnology's influence on international relations, focusing on agriculture, environmental issues, law, commerce, and biological warfare. Claims that, because biotechnology cuts across international boundaries and affects public and private interests, it necessitates the rethinking of international systems theory. Urges international…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Court Litigation, Developed Nations, Developing Nations