Long Island Sound is an estuary of national significance and provides important economic, recreational, and aesthetic value to the citizens of Connecticut and New York. Investigations have been conducted regarding living marine resources and nutrient loading. However, Long Island Sound is often overlooked as an educational resource. This guide is…

Describes an insectary which is inexpensive and easily constructed of small blocks of wood with holes drilled in them. Suggests several areas for study which can be accomplished with the insectary. (SLH)

Describes analyses suitable for chemistry students studying polluted streams. Provides representative data, and suggests further exercises for interdisciplinary study. (AL)

Background information on pond habitats and on the food pyramid is provided. Two learning activities for studying a pond are suggested. (DT)

Gives description of sampling techniques used by a science class to gather water pollution data from a park pond. (CP)

Described are some uses of a 35mm single lens reflex camera as a tool for the applied study of ecology. Photography is discussed in relation to field trips, ecosystems, general ecological concepts, pollution, and special projects. (PEB)

Based on the assumption that even city dwellers have access to clumps of moss growing on buildings and on pavements, information concerning some of the inhabitants of these mosses and some aspects of the environment in which they live is presented. (PEB)

Describes the activities of a field experience program in marine biology for high school students sponsored by a group of Pennsylvania colleges. (LS)

Describes archeology as a discipline and explains the interdisciplinary approach being used to explore the Koster excavations in Illinois. Four programs involving direct student participation in archeological research are outlined as well as the major findings at Koster and their contribution to interdisciplinary archeology. (BR)

Describes a cooperative program in Ohio which involves the Ohio EPA, universities and public schools all involved in water testing. The philosophy of the program is based on students investigating a problem, applying science tools to understand the problem and then using the social sciences as instruments to affect change. (BR)

Many experiments can be conducted in spring and early summer when many of the flowering plants must hurriedly bloom before the leafage of the trees and bushes takes most of the needed sunlight away. (DF)

This manual is designed for students involved in environmental education programs dealing with water pollution problems. By establishing a network of Environmental Monitoring Stations within the educational system, four steps toward the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution are proposed. (1) Train students to recognize, monitor,…