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A Global Imperative for the Environment
Strong, Maurice F. – Natural History, 1974
Population, depleted resources, pollution and other environmental issues are reviewed from an international perspective. The imperative nature of world-wide cooperation is emphasized for dealing effectively with ecological problems. Directions in which this cooperation should be effected are presented. (JP)
Descriptors: Climate, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors
The Comprehensive Water Education Book, Grades K-6.
Daugs, Donald R.; And Others – 1994
The goal of this unit is to increase elementary students' understanding of water, water management, and water-related issues. Topics included in the guide are conceptual framework, the learning cycle, and tips about classroom management and cooperative learning. In Chapters 1-4, 63 student lessons are included that cover topics such as the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Depleted Resources, Discovery Learning, Ecology
Ecology: The Issues Behind the Science
Grade Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Biology, Conservation Education, Controlled Environment
A Bill of Rights for Future Generations. Proceedings Number 34.
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves – 1979
This monograph stresses the need for environmental protection and identifies principles for a global policy to preserve the world's oceans. It is hypothesized that unbridled technological development pollutes the environment, and particularly oceans, to such a degree that it threatens the future of mankind. Factors identified as being largely…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecology, Environmental Standards
Water, Water Everywhere, But Can We Drink It? Solving the Blue Planet's Water Problems of Overuse and Abuse.
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Anderson, Terry; Wentworth, Donald R. – Social Education, 1997
Traces the problems of water overuse to the fact that many farmers are allowed to use water at a fraction of its real cost. Maintains that government subsidies promote misuse and abuse of this resource. Proposes two solutions: environmentally friendly water prices and environmentally friendly water ownership. (MJP)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecology, Economics
The Great Lakes. An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book.
Botts, Lee; Krushelnicki, Bruce – 1987
This atlas was developed jointly by the Canadian and American governments, and is intended to provide an ecosystem approach to the understanding of the Great Lakes Basin. Chapter one provides an introduction to both the natural and cultural aspects of the Great Lakes. Chapter two, "Natural Processes in the Great Lakes," describes such…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education
An Educator's Guide to the Three Es: Energy, Ecology, Economics.
Campbell, Sally R. – 1978
The booklet presents concepts, generalizations, background information, and learning activities for use in elementary and secondary school programs on energy, ecology, and economic issues. Major objectives of the resource guide are to help students understand problems related to the energy situation and to promote constructive changes in attitude…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Depleted Resources, Ecology
The Twenty-Ninth Day: Accomodating Human Needs and Numbers to the Earth's Resources.
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Brown, Lester R. – 1978
The purpose of this book is to examine the interaction of the world's ecological, economic, and social systems. It is divided into 12 chapters, with the first chapter providing an introduction and overview. Chapter two assesses the dimensions of the ecological stresses being put on the environment, specifically, the world's oceans, forests,…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Climate, Climate Control, Conservation (Environment)