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Download full textHealthy Schools Network, Inc., 2012
Important facts about asthma and the environment include: (1) Asthma has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, affecting about 25 million people of all ages and races, including about 7 million children; (2) Nearly one in 10 school-aged children has asthma, and the percentage of children with asthma is rising more rapidly in…
Descriptors: Pollution, Chronic Illness, Parent Materials, School Health Services
Reed, Elizabeth W., Ed. – 1991
Many different types of air quality can be studied in middle school science classes using available supplies. This grade 6-8 activity guide was developed to provide opportunities for children to learn about the issue of air quality. Sixteen hands-on activities integrate the issue into middle school science classes. A chart categorizes the…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environmental Education, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades
Slade, John – 1992
Nicotine, the most abused drug in the United States, is the psychoactive drug in tobacco. It exerts diverse, often subtle effects on the central nervous system and can stimulate or relax, or do both simultaneously. Tolerance to this drug develops easily and addiction is common among people with other drug problems, especially alcoholism. Most…
Descriptors: Etiology, Health, Intervention, Pharmacology
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Radiation and Indoor Air. – 1996
This fact sheet details important information on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in school buildings, problems associated with IAQ, and various prevention and problem-solving strategies. Most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, therefore the Environmental Protection Agency ranks IAQ in the top four environmental risks to the public. The…
Descriptors: Air Flow, Child Health, Climate Control, Educational Facilities
Hale, Cynthia M.; Polder, Jacquelyn A. – 1997
Recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy child care setting, this manual for home or center child care providers contains information and guidelines to help providers maintain child health and reduce sickness and injuries. Part 1, "Introduction," describes how diseases are spread and how to prevent and prepare for unintentional…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Health, Child Safety, Children
Holm-Shuett, Amy; Shuett, Greg – 1990
The purpose of this 7-12 curriculum is to provide teachers and other educators with classroom lessons and home surveys that are a starting point for understanding five significant environmental issues - water, toxics, energy, transportation, and solid waste/recycling. While each of these environmental issues is complex and has far-reaching…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Alternative Energy Sources, Climate, Conservation Education
Sevebeck, Kathryn P. – 1995
This handbook features ideas for implementing Project WET activities in Virginia. Project WET activities are designed for a variety of educational programs and can be used to complement existing curricula while addressing curricular objectives and educational standards nationwide. Activities include: (1) "Life Systems"; (2)…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
