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| Science Education | 10 |
| Environmental Education | 5 |
| Case Studies | 3 |
| Energy | 3 |
| Environment | 3 |
| Instructional Materials | 3 |
| Pollution | 3 |
| Public Health | 3 |
| Secondary Education | 3 |
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| Science Teacher | 10 |
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| Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. | 10 |
| Moore, John W., Ed. | 9 |
| Moore, John W. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1977
Discusses recent trends in buying microcomputers for the home and hobbyists. Defines terms such as RAM, ROM, bits, bytes, BASIC, 4k and 8k. (CS)
Descriptors: Computers, Definitions, Electronic Equipment, Hobbies
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1977
Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)
Descriptors: Cancer, Family Health, Government Role, Health Education
Peer reviewedMoore, John W.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1976
Describes two recent incidents in which toxic synthetic chemicals in the environment have contaminated both livestock and fish. (MLH)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Case Studies, Environment, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1976
Describes the use of the net energy concept in the classroom as well as its influence on technology. (LS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Depleted Resources, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Energy
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1976
A bibliographical reading list is presented which covers a broad spectrum of topics inter-relating population-technology-affluence. (EB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Humanistic Education
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1975
Describes various threats to the stability of the ozone layer of the atmosphere, including freons emitted from aerosol cans, combustion products from jet aircraft engines, and nuclear explosions in the atmosphere. (MLH)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Case Studies, Environment, Science Education
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1975
Describes the nuclear fuel cycle and the environmental and social problems which might result from United States or world dependence on nuclear power. (This is a continuation of SE 514 938.) (LS)
Descriptors: Biology, Environmental Education, Fuels, Pollution
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1976
Describes five ways for harnessing solar energy and lists references containing suggestions for classroom experimentation. (LS)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1976
Expounds on the current solid waste disposal problems of the United States and current methods of waste disposal. Includes a description of the use of solid waste in power generating plants. A bibliography of suggested readings is provided. (CP)
Descriptors: Environment, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Pollution
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1975
Explains the nuclear fission process and types of reactors currently in operation. (CP)
Descriptors: Ecology, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels
