Discusses the use of predators, parasites, bacteria, viruses, hormones, pheromones, and sterile-male release and insect-resistance imparting techniques in pest control. Concludes with comments from chemical pesticide companies as popular attitudes toward the integrated pest management. (CC)

Focuses on the main naturally occurring ways in which compounds of carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur enter or leave the atmosphere. (Author/SA)

The purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance of conserving the genetic pool of the American chestnut stock. Readers are encouraged to seek sprouts and plant them in islands so they can grow and survive. The authors describe the diseases that have effected the chestnut tree. (PR)

Suggests the reason few students of biological and environmental sciences study in international settings is that there is not agreement on the value of international science education. Reviews obstacles to reaching an agreement as well as recent successes at St. Lawrence University. Provides examples of the value of improving international…

Describes a project that sought to document biodiversity in northwest Costa Rica. Presents a unit designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the importance of biodiversity. (Author/JRH)

Animals Alive! is designed to help teachers develop an inquiry-oriented program for studying the animal kingdom in which, whenever possible, live animals are collected locally, studied, observed, and then released completely unharmed back into their natural habitats. By careful selection and modification of the chapter questions, activities, and…

This guide is intended for students and teachers who are starting environmental research. It includes: (1) a step-by-step aid to defining a question or problem; (2) an overview of information sources; (3) an index of environmentally related descriptors (key words) for use in locating information; and (4) worksheets to aid in organizing research…

This workbook contains suggestions for environmental learning adventures for elementary school children in a forest. The activities are classified under various concepts such as sound, growth, adaptation, force, variety, water, habitat, design time, and conservation. The concept is first defined. Then a preparation exercise to get the students…

This publication is the result of a comparative study of environmental education programs at the university level throughout Europe. It includes a brief summary statement at the beginning of the text and then proceeds to a more detailed explanation, citing specific examples. Topics for consideration encompass labor market considerations,…

As the first volume of a set of eight study guides in the field of environmental education, this curriculum guide for teachers utilizes a life-centered approach to enable students to learn about their world and its life processes. Level One is designed to help pupils in kindergarten and grades one and two to understand living things and the needs…

This American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) newsletter contains short articles of interest to biological science education. This issue discusses evaluation of objectives, evaluation of proposals, undergraduate research experiments, educational tips, responses from previous conferences, and other brief news items. (CP)

Describes the Waikiki Aquarium, one of the oldest aquaria in the United States. After a brief history of the aquarium, some of the outstanding displays are described. In addition, some of the current research projects and discoveries in marine biology at the aquarium are discussed. Finally, the aquarium's educational programs are described. (BB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's science books published in 1983 that are recognized by the National Science Teachers Association as accurate, readable, and pleasing. The information contained in each book is considered consistent with current scientific knowledge. The appropriate grade level for each book is included.…

This videotape teaches children about their favorite amphibious creatures, as well as amphibians' nearest cousins--toads, newts, and salamanders. Young students discover how these amazing creatures can live both in and out of water, learn about the amphibious life cycle, and compare the differences between amphibians and reptiles. This videotape…