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Seager, Spencer L.; Swenson, Karen T. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes a program in which six experiments in chemistry were used in an elementary school science program. Discusses the problems encountered in initiating the program, and some of the ways the problems were solved. Lists the six experiments, along with the reaction or process being studied, and the application of each. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Diagrams, Elementary Education
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Simpson, Kathleen A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes two courses in chemical safety required as a part of a two-year program in chemical technology offered by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada). Lists the topics covered in each course. Provides descriptions of hand-outs, audiovisual materials, demonstrations, assignments, and examinations used in the courses. (TW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
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Everett, Kenneth G.; DeLoach, Will S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Argues for the introduction of a college level safety course for chemistry majors and surveys college catalog offerings to determine course status in American Chemical Society approved departments. Concludes that six percent of approved departments offer a formal safety course. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Hazardous Materials
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Renfrew, Malcolm M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses undetected hazards that may have potential for injuring staff and students. Cites examples of chemical hazards in the lab. Stresses the need for laboratory safety education. Gives examples of safety publications for secondary and college science laboratories. Comments on the changing nature of chemical safety standards. (CW)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study
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Ruekberg, Ben; Ball, David W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses the concern for safety in chemistry courses. Includes a medical information form on which students can provide information that may be important if an emergency should occur. (TW)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, College Science, Data Collection
American Federation of Teachers, 2003
In poll after poll, parents, teachers and school staff say that school safety and order are their highest school priorities. Educators know that other efforts to improve schools will not be effective without an orderly and safe learning environment. Disorderly schools severely compromise opportunities to learn. Teachers cannot teach, children…
Descriptors: Unions, School Safety, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
Boese, Stephen; Shaw, John – Healthy Schools Network, Inc., 2005
Students who attend schools with environmental hazards that impact indoor air quality are more likely to miss class, and therefore lose learning opportunities. Yet school environmental health and safety remains largely unregulated and there is no state or federal agency in charge of protecting children's environmental health in schools. This…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, School Safety, Public Schools, Hazardous Materials
Mattaini, Mark A. – 2001
Recent school shootings are only one symptom of a greater problem--a toxic social environment that breeds isolation and rage among children. This book looks at the wide range of risk factors and indicators for violence and translates the findings into an effective prevention and intervention system. The Peace Power strategy is based on four core…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Children, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. – 1999
This document presents discussion on the Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act (H.R. 1150) and provides testimonies of experts with first-hand knowledge of quality delinquency and violence prevention programs. An opening statement from Representative Mike Castle (Delaware) related the problem of children who become involved in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, Children, Crime Prevention
Bosworth, Kris, Ed. – 1999
This collection of papers provide a range of data on dealing with violence in the schools and communities, focusing on risk factors and correlates of youth violence, how violence affects young people, and how schools can help students avoid violence. The papers include: "Youth Violence in the United States: Major Trends, Risk Factors, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution
Crampton, Faith E., Comp.; Whitney, Terry N., Comp. – 1996
In 1994 and 1995, most school-finance legislation at the state level dealt with state aid--36 out of 127 bills introduced in 1994 and 31 out of 212 bills introduced in 1995. This report presents 13 tables that summarize the content of state legislation and identify bills that addressed the formation of study committees, the use of lottery funds to…
Descriptors: Budgets, Charter Schools, Educational Finance, Educational Technology
Decker, Robert H. – 1997
This guidebook describes the components involved in proactively developing a comprehensive crisis-management plan. Chapter 1 explains the philosophical underpinnings of a crisis-management plan and discusses the importance of vision and staff development. Chapter 2 answers the questions: Why do we need a crisis-management plan? Who needs to be…
Descriptors: Accidents, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning, Crisis Management
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1997
The 1997 Virginia General Assembly passed HB 1851, which directs local school boards to require all schools under their supervisory control to conduct school safety audits. This type of audit should "assess the safety conditions in each public school." HB 1851 also directed the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a list of…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Board of Education Policy, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Facilities Improvement
Drug Strategies, Washington, DC. – 1998
Schools are uniquely qualified to play a significant role in preventing violence. In order to assist school officials in choosing the most successful strategies, this guide presents a comprehensive assessment of the 84 most widely used school violence prevention programs in the country. In the introduction, the extent of the problem of school…
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Conflict Resolution, Daily Living Skills, Educational Environment
McGinnis, Ellen; Goldstein, Arnold P. – 1997
This set of materials for training elementary school children in social skills includes a book which explains the Skillstreaming program, a student manual, a collection of program forms, and a box of skill cards for use with students. After an introductory chapter, chapter 2 examines Skillstreaming's history and development. chapter 3 presents…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Elementary Education
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