People depend on plants to fulfill many of their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter. Although plants are all around us, people are often afflicted with "plant blindness," paying more attention to animals (Wandersee and Clary 2006; Wandersee and Schussler 2001). Studying seed banks and building one in the classroom can…

Presents a checklist developed to help chemistry teachers assess conditions in the storeroom. The checklist format facilitates a systematic assessment of storage conditions and serves as a record of where improvements are needed. Also lists classes of chemicals requiring special storage precautions. (Author/SK)

Discusses the problem of disposing of unwanted and dangerous chemicals found in storage rooms in elementary and secondary schools. Suggestions for how science teachers and principals deal with this problem are also presented. (HM)