Suggests that invasion biology can supply subject matter for teaching evolution, genetics, ecological relationships, and conservation. Describes flowering and non-flowering plant invaders, vertebrates and invertebrates, and two ecological invasions on the southern coast of England. (JN)

Presents a set of simulation models for use in teaching population dynamics. These models are designed specifically for use with a programmable pocket calculator, and can be used to demonstrate growth of populations with discrete or overlapping generations and also to explore effects of density-dependent and -independent mortality. (Author/CS)

A group of graduate students led by their professor attempted to explore the interrelationship between the Navajo and their reservation environment. The four-week seminar, a prototype for a curriculum in environmental education, is presented in diary form and makes use of the creative expressions of poetry from graduate students and mythology from…

Presented is a summary of scientific knowledge about the rainforest environment, a tropical ecosystem in danger of extermination. Topics include the current state of tropical rainforests, the causes of rainforest destruction, and alternatives of rainforest destruction. (BT)

Described is an advanced biology class project involving study of the effects of organic pollution on an aquatic ecosystem from an sewage treatment plant overflow to evaluate the chemical quality and biological activity of the river water. (DS)

Discusses how the nature of the rock and, particularly, its fossils can be used in ecology courses for schools and colleges to help students to deduce the nature of the environment at the time the rock was deposited. A checklist and ways of identifying geological sites and fossils are included. (HM)

Environmental educators must first identify and then overcome barriers to ecology and sustainability education. Students need curriculum and materials to learn and apply appropriate skills, and they must learn to question deep-rooted cultural assumptions about ownership and exploitation of the environment. Environmental education must permeate…

Since only a few of the original landforms, streams, natural ecosystems, wild plants or animals still exist in our cities and suburbs, schools can help to fill this void by creating diverse learning environments around school buildings. Among the suggestions are a wet area, tall or short grass prairies, a boulder field, vegetable garden plots,…

The ecobehavioral arrangements of 14 early childhood special education and 10 early childhood regular education classrooms in Tennessee and Minnesota were observed and coded. Children in regular early education classrooms tended to spend proportionally more time in play, whereas children in special education classrooms spent proportionally more…

This study found that behaviorally disordered adolescents (n=183) in six special schools perceived lower order and organization and higher teacher control than did normal students in traditional classes. Student satisfaction with school was related to greater levels of perceived involvement, affiliation, and teacher support for the special…

Presented is support for the basic tenets of the Deep Ecology Movement. Answers several criticisms concerning mysticism, nuclear war, and destiny. Provides a platform and two models for the philosophy of Deep Ecology. (CW)

Contrasted are the philosophies of Deep Ecology and ancient Chinese. Discusses the cosmology, morality, lifestyle, views of power, politics, and environmental philosophies of each. Concludes that Deep Ecology could gain much from Taoism. (CW)

Home interviews conducted with 102 families of children with developmental delays assessed ecocultural family resources, values, goals, and proactive adaptive efforts. Factor analyses on the ecocultural measures revealed 12 salient factors. Some factors were unique and statistically independent of traditional home environment measures. Significant…

This introductory article to a special issue on families of children and adolescents with special needs across the life span notes the articles' focus on theory, research, and practice as a way to provide information about current work in the fields of early intervention, special education, and family support from an ecological perspective. (DB)

Argues that environmental policy and education are predominantly based on Western beliefs about nature rather than on native and indigenous sensitivities. Discusses Western conceptions of wilderness, alternative perceptions and conservation practices, the role of fires in the ecosystem, the priorities necessary for integrating alternative…