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ERIC Number: EJ292177
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Science Around the Corner.
Lunetta, Vincent N.; And Others
Science Teacher, v51 n1 p50-53 Jan 1984
Advocates including environmental issues balanced with basic science concepts/processes to provide a sound science foundation. Suggests case studies of regional environmental issues to sensitize/motivate students while reflecting complex nature of science/society issues. Issues considered include: fresh water quality, earthquake predication, channelization, radioactive waste management, and volcanoes. (JM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Environmental Education, High Schools, Local Issues, Relevance (Education), Science Education, Secondary School Science, Waste Disposal, Water Quality
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Environmental Issues; Science and Society