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Peer reviewedHartman, William – Social Education, 1993
Reports on the work of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Describes three technical projects that encourage environmentally sound industrial development in 160 nations. Provides information for teachers to obtain instructional resources on this topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries
Direct linkGreen, Twhanna – Exceptional Parent, 2005
Children can be exposed to dangerous chemicals and toxins in the most unlikely of places: Their schools. This brief article describes the types of threats that school environments pose to students' health, including such pollution and chemical exposures as lead, mercury, arsenic, molds, and poor indoor air quality. The article provides tips for…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Hazardous Materials, Pollution, Child Health
Peer reviewedHorvath, Thomas – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2005
In 1986, Lake Nyos, a volcanic lake in Cameroon, released a huge amount of carbon dioxide gas, killing over 1,700 people in the surrounding area. This case study, developed for use in a limnology or aquatic biology course, explores that event, introducing students to concepts relating to lake formation, thermal stratification, and dissolved gases.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science
Dilworth-Bart, Janean E.; Moore, Colleen F. – Child Development, 2006
Children's lead and pesticide exposures are used as examples to examine social disparities in exposure reduction efforts as well as environmental policies impacting children in poverty and minority children. The review also presents an estimate of the effect of social disparities in lead exposure on standardized test performance. Because including…
Descriptors: Low Achievement, Standardized Tests, Poverty, Longitudinal Studies
Download full textEnvironmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Office of Research and Development. – 1990
This guide provides an overview of waste generating processes and operations that occur in educational or research institutions and presents options for minimizing waste generation through source reduction and recycling. A broad spectrum of waste chemicals in laboratories, art studios, print shops, maintenance, and other operations can be…
Descriptors: Environmental Standards, Government Publications, Guidelines, Hazardous Materials
Pawl, Jeree, Ed. – Zero to Three, 1991
This theme issue addresses environmental risks to infants and young children. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Lead Exposure: The Commonest Environmental Disease of Childhood" (Herbert L. Needleman); "Research in Process: A Comparison of Lead Screening Methods in Young Children" (Catherine S. Rude and David…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Diseases, Environmental Influences, Hazardous Materials
Friedel, Janice N.; And Others – 1989
Studies conducted by the Eastern Iowa Community College District in 1986 revealed a lack of credit programs and curricula for training individuals in the technical aspects of hazardous materials management and need for hazardous materials technicians by local industry. In response, an associate of applied science (AAS) degree program in Hazardous…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Hazardous Materials, Physical Environment
Lord, John – 1987
The management of waste materials has become more complex with the increase in human population and the development of new substances. This illustrated booklet traces the history of waste management and provides guidelines for individuals and communities in disposing of certain hazardous wastes safely. It addresses such topics as: (1) how people…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials
Washington State Dept. of Ecology, Olympia. – 1988
This booklet provides a guide for the safe use and disposal of toxic chemicals found around the home. Toxicity ratings given to compounds are explained along with the amount needed for a probable fatal dose for a 150-pound person. Each category of hazardous waste is provided with typical examples of the toxicants, a toxicity rating, several…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Daily Living Skills, Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water Programs. – 1977
The stated purpose of this publication is to describe some of the more significant spill incidents and the mechanisms, both managerial and technological, to deal with them. This publication is targeted for school, general public, and other such audiences. Sections include effects of spills, prevention of spills, responding to spills, spill…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemical Industry, Environmental Education, Government Publications
Luppino, Tony; Gilbert, Reg – 1992
The purpose of this guide is to help citizen advocates create and improve the environmental practices of industry and government in the Great Lakes Basin. The practices advocated focus on pollution prevention instead of relying solely on pollution control. An introduction examines the larger issues of pollution prevention and zero discharge as the…
Descriptors: Activism, Community Education, Community Involvement, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedSchwartz, Stephen E. – Science, 1989
Discusses widespread concern for the economic, social, aesthetic, and ecological consequences of acid rain. Eastern North America is the geographical focus of the concern. (RT)
Descriptors: Acid Rain, Air Pollution, Chemistry, Ecology
Peer reviewedWood, Andrew R. – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1989
Cites beach debris projects implemented by the states of Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina. Credits the success of Beach Sweep '88 to the establishment of five primary goals, the zone captain strategy, and the use of data cards. Provides an example data card, classroom activities, and alternatives to balloon launches. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Hazardous Materials
Barnett, Claire L. – Healthy Schools Network, Inc., 2007
This paper presents a transcript of the speech delivered by the author at the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing, Washington, DC, May 15, 2007. The author talked about how the Healthy Schools Network works to ensure that every child will have an environmentally healthy school that is clean and in good repair. The organization…
Descriptors: School Buildings, Child Health, Physical Environment, Clearinghouses
Cook, Traci; Blachman, Dara; Dye, Jane; Macartney, Suzanne; Lukacs, Susan; Howie, LaJeana; Kena, Grace; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Truman, Jennifer; Cotto, Jessica; Jekielek, Susan; Mueggenborg, Mary; Coleman-Jensen, Alisha; Denton, Stephanie; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Knighton, Cindi; Han, Beth; O'Connell, Kellie; Guenther, Patricia; Hiza, Hazel; Kuczynski, Kevin; Koegel, Kristin; Radel, Laura – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2011
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2011" is a compendium of indicators depicting both the promises and the challenges confronting our Nation's young people. The report, the 15th in an ongoing series, presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from the most…
Descriptors: Adoption, Social Indicators, Social Environment, Physical Environment
