This publication includes several activities regarding the use of nuclear power plants and possible effects on the environment. The materials are designed for secondary school students and include reference materials and masters for transparencies. (RH)

This workbook contains experiments categorized in three levels: elementary, intermediate, and high school. At each level an avenue of study in the area of air, water, noise, and solid waste is suggested. The concept being studied, the needed equipment, and the procedures are specified for each experiment. A high school social studies activity and…

This unit is a part of a series of materials produced in a project to develop locally applicable class, lab, and field materials in ecology and social studies for Guam junior and senior high schools. While the materials were designed for Guam, many of the activities can be adapted to other localities. This unit covers ecological factors involving…

Reviews "Basic Genetics: A Human Approach" (Basic Science Curriculum Study), "Difficult Choices about Environmental Protection" (Public Agenda Foundation), and "Raindrops" (Modular Science/Technology/Society). (DH)

Lists seven objectives and supplies a course outline and sample pretest for a mini-course in the History of Aviation (Social Studies) for high school students. Supplemental books and audiovisual materials are listed. Bibliography included. (CS)

The publication, referred to as a unit on "Modern Dilemmas," was completed in 1969 and is part of a Modern World History pilot project integrating areas of art, literature, philosophy, and science into the social studies curriculum. The unit seeks to explore all of the facets of science as part of man's search for meaning, but because of time…

This publication is one of a six-part inventory of energy education materials. Included in this part is a listing of print materials, including the following: teacher's guides, curriculum guides, ditto masters, textbooks, pamphlets, and posters. For each of the materials listed, the following information is included when available: (1) Title; (2)…

This publication is one of a six-part inventory of energy education materials. Included in this part is a listing of non-print materials including the following: films, filmstrips, slides, transparencies, audio-tapes, and records. For each of the materials listed, the following information is included when available: (1) Title; (2) Author; (3)…

This publication is one of a six-part inventory of energy education materials. Included in this part is a listing of 16mm films. For each of the materials listed, the following information is included when available: (1) Title; (2) Author; (3) Availability; (4) Cost; (5) Grade Level; (6) Related Materials, and (7) Evaluation of the material. (RH)

This publication is one of a six-part inventory of energy education materials. Included in this part is a listing of bibliographies, computer sources of information, directories, educational programs, funded projects, periodicals, and journals. For each of the materials listed, the following information is included when available: (1) Title; (2)…

Focusing on the interaction between population growth and the quality of man's environment, suggestions are made for an interdisciplinary approach to teaching concepts and appropriate analytic tools and attitudes for solving related problems. An outline of a kindergarten through twelfth grade plan for teaching nutrition is given as an example.…

Presents an intermediate level social studies unit dealing with air education, social aspects of aviation, and the importance of aviation to industry and transportation. Includes objectives, twelve activities, and evaluative procedures. (SL)

Prepared primarily for junior high school students and utilizing an integrated science approach, this manual offers activities for examining the ecosystem and environmental problems. With organic aspects of soils as the main subject field, it includes study of soil formation, soil fertility, soil contamination, and edaphic relationships. Most of…

Presents a rationale for teaching a course to high school students on the influence of science and technology on society. Bioethics and food, and world hunger are two of the topics included in the course outline. References are given for simulation games, readings, and audiovisual materials. (SA)

This handbook is designed to meet the aquatic education needs of Minnesota secondary teachers and students (aquatic education referring to the study of freshwater systems). The handbook is divided into three parts. Part 1 (an introduction) provides an overview of aquatic education, a description of the use of the handbook, and two indices to…