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Peer reviewed
Zalewski, Leon J. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1977
The five broad conceptual themes for environmental education and energy conservation recommended by the Illinois State Plan for Environmental Education for developing and implementing environmental education into all school subjects are listed. Suggested activities for the junior and senior high levels are presented. (BT)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Development, Energy, Environmental Education
Peer reviewed
Miles, John C. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1987
Points out the contributions that wilderness education can make to individuals' sense of personal, social, and natural history. Differentiates between wilderness education and wilderness recreation and suggests that leadership and the organization of experiences may enhance learning outcomes. Reviews specific wilderness-oriented programs. (ML)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Educational Improvement, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewed
Brennan, Matthew J. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Describes an environmental education program being implemented at the United Nations International School in New York. Discusses the scope, structure, and style of the program. The appendices include the conceptual framework (stating nearly 200 individual concepts) and the curriculum framework for kindergarten through grade 12. (TW)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design, Ecology
Peer reviewed
Yambert, Paul A.; Donow, Carolyn F. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Discusses and offers solutions to three problems encountered by some environmentalists while teaching environmental ethics. The solutions include interdisciplinary study and research projects, teaching an intuitive understanding of the ecosystem, and a code of behavior for living an environmentally ethical lifestyle. (Author/TW)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Culture Conflict
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Preston, G. R.; Fuggle, R. F. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1987
Reports on a study into the awareness of conservation issues, and the enhancement thereof, as a result of visiting interpretive facilities in three South African nature reserves. Results indicate a statistically significant increase in awareness at all three reserves, although the levels of awareness were low. (TW)
Descriptors: Community Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology
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Arcury, Thomas A.; Johnson, Timothy P. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1987
Examines the general level of public environmental knowledge using a statewide survey of Kentucky residents. Analyzes the sociodemographic characteristics correlated with such knowledge. Results indicated that public environmental knowledge remains low, and the major correlates of knowledge are education, income, and gender. (TW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Educational Background, Environmental Education
Peer reviewed
Karst, Ralph R. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1985
Examines the effects of sex, grade level, region, and academic preparation of secondary school students on energy opinions. Assesses the responses of students on energy items related to the government, cars, and conservation. Results reveal significant regional and sex differences. (ML)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Energy, Energy Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewed
Thompson, John C., Jr.; Gasteiger, Edgar L. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1985
Compares survey findings from 1971 and 1981 on university student perceptions and attitudes on environmental/energy questions. Five major categories were assessed and significant differences were observed between the surveys. A more materialistic lifestyle with less concern for environmental issues and concerns was indicated in the 1981 survey.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Conservation (Environment), Energy Education
Peer reviewed
Kirk, Kerry Ann; Karbon, Jerry – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Reports results of a content analysis of national award-winning children's literature for environmental themes. Indicates that of the 72 books analyzed all but six books had some type of environmental content, although the messages did not constitute themes. More environment content was found in books published after 1970. (ML)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Conservation (Environment), Content Analysis, Environmental Education
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Ross, David M.; Driver, B. L. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Reviews survey results which assessed possible long-term perceived benefits of Youth Conservation Corps participants. Mean score differences on ten scales showed a consistent pattern of small benefits for the accepted applicants as compared to the applicants who did not participate in the program. (ML)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, Perception
Peer reviewed
Carpenter, Edwin H.; And Others – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Discusses opinion survey results for the purpose of improving the capabilities of forest managers to effectively communicate new fire management objectives and plans. Includes recommendations based on the analysis concerning the appropriate audiences and content to target in the design of fire information programs. (ML)
Descriptors: Administrators, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Fire Science Education
Peer reviewed
Sia, Archibald P.; And Others – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Presents a theoretical framework for environmental behavior prediction. Investigates the relative strength of eight variables in predicting responsible environmental behavior in a study using Sierra Club and Elderhostel participants. Identifies perceived skill in and knowledge of environmental action strategies and environmental sensitivity as…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Citizen Participation, Conservation (Environment), Decision Making
Peer reviewed
Borden, Richard J. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1985
Compared attitudes of individuals who engage in such environmentally responsible activities as recycling, energy conservation, or consumer boycotting. Results show that personal commitment to environmentally corrective behaviors is importantly determined by the person's evaluative response to widely publicized environmental topics. Theoretical and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Beliefs, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Peer reviewed
Shepard, Clinton L. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1984
Addresses challenges facing many developing countries in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive natural resource management policy when environmental conservation takes a back seat to agricultural production. Examines current environmental education and interpretation efforts in the Dominican Republic and offers suggestions for developing an…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Developing Nations, Environmental Education, Environmental Interpretation
Peer reviewed
Cohen, Michael R. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1981
Educational programs that mainly teach present and past knowledge about energy and the environment are limiting and weak. Stressed is the need to use a problem-solving approach as a base for energy and environmental education and several possible teaching strategies for achieving this goal are suggested. (DC)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Energy, Environmental Education
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