NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ510819
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1059-9053
Heavy Metal Veggies: A Decision Case for Environmental and Nutrition Education.
Schramm, J.; And Others
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, v23 p103-08 Fall 1994
One alternative to continued landfilling or incineration is the development of municipal solid waste (MSW) composting facilities. This case study permits students to examine issues associated with environmental contamination by MSW and to make decisions based on agricultural, environmental, economic, food safety, and ethical considerations. The case study was tested in high school and undergraduate courses. (LZ)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Environmental Education, High Schools, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Pollution, Secondary Education, Solid Wastes, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study, Waste Disposal
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A