The purpose of this guide is to help educators relate the environment to the elementary and secondary classroom. Chapters are constructed to offer practical assistance in planning, specific suggestions for programs, and evaluation guidelines for teachers, administrators, and members of boards of education. Considered are guiding principles for environmental education; curriculum, resource, and financial factors; master planning and organizing the program; and utilizing school site resources. Program suggestions direct attention to the language arts, social sciences, science, mathematics, music, arts and crafts, and health, physical education, and recreation. Evaluation designs examine strategies for evaluation, a systems analysis approach, consideration of behavioral objectives, and techniques and instruments for evaluation. Reference help in the form of books, films, and filmstrips is also listed. (BL)