This article reports on the theoretical output of a design research study, which concerns the design of a learning environment (LE) for helping students challenge the 'balance of nature'-idea and reach an up-to-date understanding about ecosystems' contingency. Our focus is set on whether it is feasible to articulate an empirically tested theory of…

Misconceptions about climate change are common, which suggests a need to effectively address the subject in the classroom. This article describes a project-based science activity in which students report on the physical basis, adaptations, and mitigation of this global problem, adapting the framework of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel…

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of computer-animated concept cartoons and outdoor science activities on creating awareness among seventh graders about light pollution. It also aims to identify the views of the students on the activities that were carried out. This study used one group pre-test/post-test experimental design…

In this study, we explore the potential of data from large-scale assessments to provide insights into how students' environmental knowledge could address the global challenge of environmental threats to humanity and the transition to sustainable development. We analyze data from the 2015 PISA survey to understand the extent to which 15-year old…

Today's youth are increasingly spending more time indoors and less time outside. As a result, many children have a "nature deficit" (Louv 2005) and little awareness of their role in nature. In this article, the first author describes how she shared her passion for nature with her sixth-grade students through nature journaling and how her…

The impact of contrails on Earth's climate is researched to understand the active area. It is suggested that the process of contrail formation involves combustion, cooling and ice formation, which are good comprehensive learning exercise for physical chemistry students.

The virgin forests supply a wealth of knowledge and information concerning soil conditions, climate, etc. which can be readily ascertained from simple experiments. (DF)

By investigation it can be shown that life partnerships are founded on the collaboration between each species of animals and plant-life, and that only those species which integrate themselves into the whole can find their natural places in a forest. (DF)

This book helps teachers fulfill curriculum requirements by building both science content and process skills through hands-on exploration. Ten broad subject areas are covered: (1) Discovering Science, (2) Matter and Energy, (3) Humans, (4) The Environment, (5) Rocks, (6) Plants, (7) Living Creatures, (8) Weather, (9) The Heavens, and (10) Applying…

Describes environmental education activities available in the Northwest Territories including the "Science Alive" project, the "Dial-an-Expert" service and a science fair program provided by the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories. Gives an outline of the Institute. Provides some demographic and geographic data of…

This article describes an alternative way of teaching about biomes by having students become expert biogeographers. In order to become experts students need to first find out what a biogeographer does. Doing an online search lets students find out for themselves what the responsibilities are of people who work in this field. A good place to visit…

Students are able to experience cellular respiration in action and become more informed about the environment by creating compost. This article describes an activity that brings a natural process into the classroom. (ZWH)

Described is a science activity for impressing upon students the complexity and the delicacy of interactions between organisms and the environment. (Author/SL)