The manatee is known for its gentleness and uniqueness and has become a symbol of human concern for endangered species. This guide provides current information on the West Indian manatee as well as strategies for teaching about this endangered animal. While focusing on the manatee, this guide points out the importance of interdependencies within…

This book, a volume of the High/Scope Elementary Curriculum science books series, is designed to bring the essential features of plant and animal environments into focus. It contains activities that enable students to gain insights into the life histories of animals and plants, their habitats, and their place in the broader picture of life on…

"Clearing" magazine is a bi-monthly environmental education resource and activity guide for K-12 teachers in the Pacific Northwest. Each of these four volumes is a compilation of outstanding articles and activities from past issues of "Clearing." Volume I (Issues 1-20) presents 47 articles organized into four sections:…

This document summarizes materials on aquatic education used by state programs. Emphasis is on materials developed by, or adapted for use with, programs in various states and territories. The 234 entries are categorized as activity books, brochures, newsletters, posters, videos, and other materials. Major subjects include fishing, boating and…

This study examined the ecological and social impacts of rock climbing. The survey included climbing sites in 10 federal areas, 2 state parks, 1 private area, and 1 city park. Resource managers provided information on the observed impacts of rock climbing and current management practices to minimize impacts. Survey results indicate: (1) 71 percent…

In June 1992, representatives of more than 170 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, to consider international cooperation aimed at preserving the sources of human life. This report presents Germany's involvement in that cooperative effort. The report is presented in six sections: (1) an…

Reports a study of the participants in an in-service program using the Tilton project materials as a basic resource for a focus on environmental issues. Attitudes of participants were measured, before and after the program, to identify changes in their views of environmental problems. (PB)

Describes a wilderness conference in which a petition calling for "protection of our common global environment" was written and later submitted to the United Nations. (LS)

The first Coastal Society Conference discussed the present status of the coasts, coastal legislation, United States offshore oil policies, assessment of coastal environmental impacts and food and energy as resources or threats. The Society finds that management and legislation are needed for our coasts. (BT)

Cites numerous examples of exceptions to rules which define levels of organization in the biological sciences. Advocates deemphasizing the teaching of the concept of levels of organization because of the ambiguity of the definitions. (CP)

Describes the scientific observations of a seminar group of science educators that toured an island of Hawaii. (LS)

Describes the work of Wildfowl Trust in the areas of research, education, recreation and conservation. Presents the advantages of the wetland habitat for biological study and describes the facilities available to educational bodies at Martin Mere. (Author/GS)

The author of this article argues the position that technology is not a cure-all, capable of removing environmental constraints indefinitely. He contends that continued technological growth will raise important political and moral issues that cannot be evaded, resulting in social, political, economic, and ethical change. (Author/MA)

Advocates an interdisciplinary approach to the solving of environmental problems so as to improve the quality of life. Also advocates a change in academic attitudes and approaches so that science information will be communicated in such a way as to affect public opinion and policy making regarding world ecological problems. (BR)