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Adkins, Jan. Moving
Heavy Things. Boston: HM Co., 1980. Pub Juv T55.3.L5 A34 1980. A short,
black and white illustrated guide illustrating concepts of physics and engineering
with a series of examples of how heavy things are moved using human bodies,
jacks, levers, wheels, etc. Trivia and demonstrations appropriate for all ages.
Alevizon, Bill. The
Coral Reef Teacher’s Guide. Key West, FL: Reef Relief, 1998. Biodiv.
QH541.5. C7 C665 1998. A guide for teachers written by a non-profit agency dedicated
to the preservation of coral reefs, ‘the rainforest of the sea.’ A binder full
of extensive educator background as well as easy to read daily lesson plans
which are divided up into grade categories: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grades. Alternative Paradigms in Environmental Education Research.
Troy, OH: North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 1993.
Biodiv GE70.A58 1993. A series of journal articles prepared for a conference
aimed at revising dominant thought trends in the field of environmental education.
Appropriate for self-edification, environmental education policy decisions and
curriculum design but not for everyday lesson plans. Grades 11-12. Animals in Schools: Animal Welfare Guidelines for Teachers.
New South Wales: NSW Department of School Education, 1991. Public HV4890.A5
.N4 1991. Guidelines produced on behalf of the Schools Animal Care and Ethics
Committee, a group advocating for the ethical treatment of animals used in education.
Activities are suggested for learning about various species of animals as well
as general information about various common mammals, birds, reptiles, insects,
fish, etc. Additional resources and table of contents provided. Grades 6-12. Aquatic Outreach
Institute and Contra Costa Sanitary District. Kids in Gardens: Teacher Resource. Student Education Program.
Richmond, CA: Aquatic Outreach Institute, 1997. Biodiv. QH541.5. G37 K52 1997.
A binder which describes the step by step process of how to create a school
garden including securing funding, choosing a spot, garden activities and environmental
lessons. Handouts, articles, how-to’s, activities, projects, additional teacher
resources and bibliography provided in easy to photocopy form. K-12. Aquatic Outreach
Institute. Kids in Marshes: An Interdisciplinary Wetlands Education and
Exploration Program. Richmond, CA: Aquatic Outreach Institute, 1997.
Biodiv. QH541.5. M3 K52 1997. This binder is meant to guide teachers through
teaching a unit on marshes or wetlands. Beginning with background information
and progressing through to marsh action projects, the plan is interdisciplinary
and comprehensive. Many pages can be photocopied to produce handouts to compliment
the suggested hands on fieldwork. Additional resources include a bibliography,
field trip ideas, doing the unit with computers, possible funding sources, and
sources for ordering books and materials. Curriculum can be modified to suit
students Grades K-12. Aquatic Outreach
Institute. Watching Our Watersheds: Reducing Pollution in the Sausal Creek Watershed.
Richmond, CA: Aquatic Outreach Institute, 1998. Biodiv. TD 225. S25 W37 1998.
A binder for teachers on how to educate students on the reduction of hazardous
waste in waterways, specifically in the San Francisco Bay Area. Material and
information are appropriate for K-12 but handouts, project ideas, etc would
need to be tailored for grade levels higher than fifth. Covers reducing waste
at home and school, nature observation, recipes for natural pest control, field
trip ideas, history of watershed pollution and more. Handouts, projects, teacher
resources, bibliography and funding sources provided. K-12. Are We Building Environmental Literacy: A Report by the Independent
Commission on Environmental Education. Washington, D.C.: ICEE, April
1997. Biodiv. GE80 .152 1997. A report put out by a commission on Environmental
Education of the George C. Marshall Institute on the basics of environmental
education: a general description, current status of the field, the goals of
the commission, and the materials reviewed. The report also covers the various
subsets of environmental education including acid rain, biodiversity, economics,
energy and natural resources, forestry, global warming, population, risk analysis
and waste management. This report is appropriate to form policy or design a
curriculum for any age group but not for designing daily lesson plans. Bain, Mark B. and
Nathalie J. Stevenson, eds. Aquatic Habitat Assessment: Common Methods.
Bethesda, MD: American Fisheries Society, c1999. Biodiv QH541.5.F7 A66 1999.
This advanced resource on gauging water quality and ecosystem health would be
useful for upper division high school and undergraduate study of the environment.
Beginning with an introduction to habitat analysis and covering drainage, ways
to work with different bodies of water, riparian vegetation and more. The resource
is well indexed and has a glossary. Grades 10-12+. Baron, Nancy and
Adrienne Mason. Our Oceans, Ourselves: Marine Biodiversity for Educators.
Hull: Quebec: Biodiversity Conservation Office, Environment Canada, 1995. Biodiv.
QH91.8.B6.B37 1995; Biodiv Ref. QH91.8.B6.B37 1995; Public QH91.8.B6.B37 1995.
A teachers guide to marine biodiversity complete with worksheets and dense and
extensive teacher background written by Canadian educators for educators worldwide.
Focus is on understanding and conserving marine biodiversity. Most suitable
for 4-8 grades but lesson plan ideas can be tailored to any grade level K-12. Berkmüller, Klaus.
Environmental Education About the Rain Forest. Rev. ed. Gland,
Switzerland: IUCN—The World Conservation Union, 1992. Biodiv Ref QH541.5.R27
B47 1992. This dense handbook is designed to stimulate conversation in biodiversity
forums and study groups. It focuses on rain forest ecology. It could be useful
for educators designing an environmental curriculum for high school students
or for stimulating the conversation of advanced high school students around
the issue of international rain forest conservation. Grades 11-12+. The Biodiversity Debate: Exploring the Issue. Troy, OH: National
Assn. For Environmental Educational Environmental Issues Forum, 1997. Biodiv.
QH541.15. B56 B582 1997. This easy to read book reinforces the theory that biodiversity
is all around us, not just in exotic places. Includes ideas for lessons and
an action and policy chart. Ideal for inspiring discussion in upper level courses
or for curriculum designers. Grades 9-12+. Blair, Robert B.
and Heidi L. Ballard. Conservation Biology: A Curriculum for High School
Students. Stanford, CA: Stanford University; Center for Conservation
Biology, 1993. Biodiv & Biodiv Ref. QH75 .B6 1993. This high school biology
resource is actually a textbook which could be useful for teachers looking for
worksheet ideas for their students. Focusing on preservation and biodiversity,
this workbook is divided into sections on biodiversity, island biogeography,
and conservation. Field work is involved and formats for data taking are given.
Grades 10-12. Bossert, Heather
and Joan Heckscher. Learning Through Environmental Action: The Community
Action Model of Environmental Service Learning: A Guide for Educators.
Washington, DC: Community Alliance for Youth Action, 1999. Biodiv GE80 .B67
1999. This resource is appropriate for the non classroom based unit or educational
organization. The emphasis in this guide is experiential learning, which involves
hands on, community based environmental activities, reflection upon them, and
application of their new found knowledge in their daily lives. Includes a section
with additional resources and worksheet/activity ideas. Planning ideas span
grades K-12. Bourgeois, Paulette. The
Amazing Paper Book. Reading, Mass: Addison-Wesley, 1989. Public Juv.
TS1105.5.B68 1989. Environmentally oriented art projects involving paper, emphasis
is on recycling. Projects include making gift wrap, wood block printing, making
paper. Environmental and historical anecdotes accompany each project. Drawback:
one lesson begins with a patronizing anecdote about Pacific Islanders. Projects
appropriate for K-12. Braus, Judy A.
and David Wood. Environmental Education in the Schools: Creating a Program
that Works! Peace Corps, Information Collection and Exchange. Published
by North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), 1993. Biodiv.
GE77. B72 1994. This manual was a Peace Corps project and is a resource intended
for teachers developing or improving an existing environmental education program.
Though this resource is easy to read and navigate, it is quite long. Filled
with hypothetical examples, background information, handouts that can be photocopied,
and many games, stories, and field trip ideas, this resource serves teachers
of and curriculum developers for grades K-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native
American Stories and Earth Activities for Children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum
Publishing, 1994. Biodiv E98.F6 C1 1994. One in a highly acclaimed series of
books which integrate Native American stories and environmental activities for
children, mainly outdoor. Interdisciplinary approach is designed to engage a
child’s whole self: emotions, senses, thoughts and actions. This volume focuses
on plants: botany, plant ecology, natural history from algae to flowering plants,
etc. Useful as a primary souce: Grades 1-6. Adapted as a secondary source: Grades
7-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities
for Children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1991. Biodiv E98.F6
C11 1991. One in a highly acclaimed series of books which integrate Native American
stories and environmental activities for children, mainly outdoor. Interdisciplinary
approach is designed to engage a child’s whole self: emotions, senses, thoughts
and actions. This volume focuses on . Useful as a primary souce: Grades 1-6.
Adapted as a secondary source: Grades 7-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and
Activities for Children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1988. Biodiv
E98.F6 C12 1988. One in a highly acclaimed series of books which integrate Native
American stories and environmental activities for children, mainly outdoor.
Interdisciplinary approach is designed to engage a child’s whole self: emotions,
senses, thoughts and actions. This volume focuses on a general environmental
message and general Earth cycles including good stewardship, energy, seasonal
change, human needs, etc. Useful as a primary souce: Grades 1-6. Adapted as
a secondary source: Grades 7-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and
Nocturnal Activities for Children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing,
1994. Biodiv E98.F6 C13 1994. One in a highly acclaimed series of books which
integrate Native American stories and environmental activities for children,
mainly outdoor. Interdisciplinary approach is designed to engage a child’s whole
self: emotions, senses, thoughts and actions. This volume focuses on the fascinating
world of nocturnal animals and nighttime environments. Activities include night
walks, night observation and sensory awareness. Useful as a primary souce: Grades
1-6. Adapted as a secondary source: Grades 7-12. Caduto, Michael,
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of Life: Teacher’s Guide. Golden,
CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1995. Biodiv E98.F6 C1172 1995. Gives extensive background
to each corresponding section in Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers
of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities
for Children. Good if the curriculum needs to be adapted for older students.
Useful as a primary source: Grades 1-6. Adapted as a secondary source: Grades
7-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Animals: Teacher’s Guide.
Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1992. Biodiv E98.F6 C118 1992. Gives extensive
background to each corresponding section in Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers
of Animals: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities
for Children. Good if the curriculum needs to be adapted for older students.
Useful as a primary source: Grades 1-6. Adapted as a secondary source: Grades
7-12. Caduto, Michael
J. and Joseph Bruchac. Teacher’s
Guide to Keepers of the Earth. Golden, CO: Fulcrum, 1998. Biodiv E9.F6
C122 1988. Gives extensive background to each corresponding section in Caduto,
Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of Earth: Discovering Plants Through
Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children. Good if the
curriculum needs to be adapted for older students. Useful as a primary source:
Grades 1-6. Adapted as a secondary source: Grades 7-12. Calabi, Prassede. Ecology,
A Systems Approach, Module One: Evolution: A Natural Experiment – The Galapagos
Finches. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1998. Biodiv QH375
.C34 1998. Using a humorous approach to snag a difficult audience, this textbook
focuses on developing observation skills and working in groups. The activities
are designed to explain the underlying concepts of evolution. Grades: 9-12 and
curriculum design. California Dept.
of Education. California Endangered Species Resource Guide. Sacramento,
CA: California Dept. of Education, 1993. Biodiv QH76.5.C2 C344 1993. Easy
to read guide for curriculum development with an endangered species focus. Classrooms
will identify an endangered animal, find out more about it, and develop a plan
to protect. Curricula are divided into different grade focuses: K-3, 4-6, 6-9,
10-12. California State
Board of Education. Science Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten
Through Grade Twelve. Sacramento: California Board of Education, 1990.
Biodiv Ref. LB1585.3 .C34 1990. This guide is designed by the California government
to guide curriculum designers and educators at all levels of education in producing
a science curriculum for students of school age. Complex and dense, this work
is aimed towards active learning. Different sections discuss what science is,
it’s major themes, it’s content (life, earth, physical science). The final two
chapters provide implementation guidelines and instructional materials criteria.
Chapters are at times broken out by grade levels. K-12, curriculum design. Charles, Cheryl.
Aquatic Project Wild. Sacramento, CA: California Department of
Fish & Game, 1987. Biodiv Ref. QH90.55 .A68 1987 This black and white illustrated
text invites teachers and educators to explore waterways of all kinds and the
habitats that they support. Activity ideas are meant to be supplemental to existing
curriculum and encourage an appreciation of the human place in nature and the
environment. Interdisciplinary. Appendices include resources for further study
and materials. Each chapter indicates an age appropriate range K-12. Chase, Jayni. Blueprint
for a Green School. NY: Scholastic Leadership Policy Research, 1995.
Biodiv Ref. GE70 .C48 1995. Developed by a pioneering environmental educator,
this enormous, hardbound books contains many activities for teachers and students
to make the school into an environmentally friendly place. Chase believes that
the only way towards positive change in the environment is education of children
and teaching them their place in the environmental web. K-12, not broken out
by grade level. Chevron Education Award: Winning Lesson Plans: Recognizing Creative
Approaches to Teaching Math, Science and Technology: Best Classroom Practices.
San Francisco, CA: Chevron Corporation, 1998. Pub Q183.3 .A1 C44 1998. In conjunction
with the National Science Foundation, Chevron has produced a compilation of
the best lesson plans for teaching science and technology to students at the
upper primary and secondary level. Lesson plans vary in length but are generally
meant to last for several months, if not the whole year. Aimed at understanding
the environment, technology and mathematics. Six lessons for Grades 6-9; six
lessons for Grades 10-12. Coastal Awareness:
A Resource Guide for Teachers in Senior High School. US Department of
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Washington, DC: US
Government Printing Office, 1978. Biodiv. QH 541.5 .C65 R37 1978. Students will
learn about the importance of understanding and preserving the coastline by
using the background information and activities detailed in this book. Basics
of oceanography are outlined including tides, plate tectonics, the web of coastal
life, etc. Additional resources listed at the end of the chapter detailing additional
films, games and books that might be of use. Grades 9-12.
Computer Aided Environmental Education. Troy, OH: North American
Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 1990. Biodiv GE70.C65 1990.
This curriculum uses and electronically based curriculum as a cost effective
and time saving replacement for actual contact with the natural world. Useful
for curriculum designers looking to add another dimension to their existing
curriculum. Appropriate for teachers of all ages. Conservation & Recycling: Educator’s Waste Management Resource
& Activity Guide. California Dept. of Conservation Division of
Recycling. April 1992. Biodiv TD794.5 .E38 1992. This educator resource, though
not illustrated, is an extremely useful resource for teaching about recycling.
Giving both background information and classroom activities (each specifically
targeted to certain grade levels) it has lesson plans, fun trivia, additional
resources (print and multimedia), community contacts (for speakers), teacher
background and useful environmental organizations. Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Creating Community Curriculum for the Future: Students, Stewardship,
and Sustainability. The Golden Gate National Park Association, 1995.
Biodiv & Biodiv Ref. QH76.5.C2 C73 1995. This activity based curriculum
for high schoolers was developed specifically for San Francisco’s Presidio.
Focussed on developing a feeling of stewardship for ones local surrounding,
this resource has a variety of site based activities, as well as pre-visit and
post-visit activities. Students will study the ecology of the area for an entire
season. Grades 9-12. Crisci, Jore Victor. Order
& Diversity in the Living World: Teaching Taxonomy and Systematics.
Reston, VA: Commission for Biological Education, International Union of Biological
Sciences, 1993. Biodiv Ref. QH83 .C74 1993. This useful curriculum designer
resource is the work of biologists. In this book, they offer a unified vision
of what it means to be literate in systematics and establish a set of guidelines
to be used in designing a biology and ecology curriculum in the schools. There
are also a set of sample classroom activities divided by grade level: K-2, 3-5,
6-8, and 9-12.
Curriculum Earth: An Awareness to Action Program for K-12. Philadelphia,
PA: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 1997. Biodiv QH546 .C87
1997. A comprehensive environmental curriculum with units that build upon one
another as a student grows older. Good for a school looking to implement a continuous
curriculum for the entire school. Stresses environmental awareness, knowledge,
values and action. Divided into grade levels K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Directory
of Environmental Educators. Troy, OH: North American Association for
Environmental Education. Washington, DC, 1997. Biodiv. Ref. GE 70 .N67 1997.
This directory produced by NAAEE contains a nationwide listing of environmental
educators who belong to the association as well as their institutional members.
Useful as a networking or coalition building tool to find other schools that
have or have had environmental education programs. Grades K-12. Eco Sense: An Economic Environmental Learning Kit. Minneapolis:
Minnesota Council on Economic Education, 1992. Biodiv TD793 .E36 1992. This
teacher guide aims to provide a look at recycling and garbage are linked to
economic decision making. Students will understand their role in the environment
as consumers through interdisciplinary activities, discussions and lessons.
Pages can be photocopied to create handouts, teacher background, glossary, and
additional resources included. Grades 7-12. Education
and Recycling Educator’s Waste Management and Resource and Activity Guide.
Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education, 1994. Biodiv. Ref. TD 794.5
.E38 1994. Bilingual. This guide to recycling in schools is produced by the
California Department of Conservation and has games, worksheets, letters to
parents and many other worksheets that can be photocopied for classroom activities
and homework. All materials in both Spanish and English. Lessons are divided
into various grade levels and clearly state objectives, materials needed and
procedures. Comprehensively listed in back are additional resources and organizations
which are comprehensive and California specific. Grades K-12. Education
for the Earth: A Guide to Top Environmental Studies Programs. Published
in cooperation with the Alliance for Environmental Education. Princeton, NJ:
Peterson’s Guides, 1993. Biodiv Ref. GE 80 .E33 1993. This book could be useful
to a student (or to those who are encouraging students) who is interested in
a career or continuing education in the arena of environmental science. Though
information is probably more current on the Internet, this book contains interesting
articles on the possibility and future of careers in environmental science.
College bound students grades 10-12. Ellis, Brian. Learning from the Land: Teaching Ecology Through Stories and Activities.
Englewood, CL.: Teacher Ideas, 1997. Biodiv GE77 .E45 1997. This book of stories
is loosely based upon Native American legend and is designed to inspire students’
minds in the area of science. Topics range from recycling to metamorphosis and
a wide variety of activities are used including map making, writing, using the
scientific method and more. Includes notes to the teacher, worksheets that could
be photocopied, follow up ideas, additional resources and an index. Appropriate
for a resource for all ages, K-12. The Endangered Species Act: The Case of the Yellow-Backed Rat Skunk.
San Francisco: Environmental Education Associates, 1994. Biodiv QL83.15.E52
1994. This manual for incorporating issues of conservation and environmental
justice into the high school classroom uses a mock trial to educate students
on the Endangered Species Act. Included readings can be photocopied to make
a textbook. Grades 9-12.
Environmental Education
Council. Aquatic Project WILD: Aquatic Education Activity Guide.
Boulder, CO: Project WILD, c1987. Biodiv QH90.55 .A68 1987. This supplemental
resource is meant to enhance an existing science curriculum and inform students
about ecology issues in the world of water. Activities are both classroom and
field trip based and are designated for certain grade levels, activities appropriate
for K-12. Environmental Education: Compendium for Energy Resources. Sonoma,
CA: (Sonoma State University). California Dept. of Education, California Energy
Extension Service. March 1992. Biodiv. QH541.2.E58 1992. A bibliography of energy
curriculum ideas for teachers, with many of the same resources that are found
on this list. It could be useful for those building a library of ecology materials
or for teachers searching for something beyond what the Academy holds on the
topic of energy. Resources provided for grades K-12. Environmental Education Collection: A Review of Resources for Educators,
Vol. 1. Troy, OH: North American Association for Environmental Education,
1997. Biodiv GE 70.E573 1997 V.1 This in depth review of environmental curriculum
materials was put together by the NAEE (North American Association for Environmental
Education) to help teachers find the appropriate resources for teaching about
the environment. Resources are arranged by title and reviewers discuss which
subjects, grade levels, cost, and more for each resource. Chart included for
easy browsing. For curriculum designers of all levels, K-12. Environmental Education on the Early Childhood Level. Troy,
OH: North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 1994. Biodiv
GE70.E57 1994. A series of essays compiled by the NAEE (North American Association
for Environmental Education) to highlight the importance of environmental education
at the early childhood level. Table of contents and additional resources included.
Useful for curriculum designers or students of education.
Essential Learnings in Environmental Education. North American
Association for Environmental Education. 1990. Biodiv. QH541.2.E84. 1990. This
collection of facts, compiled by the NAEE (North American Association for Environmental
Education), is meant to serve as a database of facts for educators to inspire
them to connect concepts, facts and definitions in ecology. The book is more
of an inspiration guide than a science resource book, nor is it especially easy
to use. A useful chart helps break out facts by grade level, concept and focus.
Useful for teachers of grades K-12. Every Child
a Scientist: Achieving Scientific Literacy for All. Washington, DC:
National Academy Press, 1998. Pub. LB 1585.3 .C46 1998. This short book is a
project of the National Academy of Sciences and is a great resource for teachers
and administrators advocating for better science education in their school and
for taking the first steps to bring their curriculum into compliance with National
Science Education Standards. Grades K-12. Fleisher, Paul. Secrets
of the Universe: Discovering the Universal Laws of Science. New York:
Atheneum, 1987. Public QC25 .F572 1987. Building on the classical notion of
scientist as philosopher, Fleisher applies scientific laws to everyday life
in this clearly written, black and white illustrated book for secondary inquiry.
Useful as an enrichment text in a physics course. Index and glossary included.
Grades 9-12. Garrett, Mary E.
Orienteering and Map Games for Teachers. Forest Park, GA: United
States Orienteering Federation. 1996. Pub. GV 200.4 .G37 1996. This introduction
to using maps in the classroom is based on the premise that children are natural
mapmakers and enjoy understanding physical objects in relation to themselves.
Progressing from simple games at the preschool level into complex topographic
maps at the high school level, this book can be used by many different teachers.
Grades pre-K to 12. Gersohn, David,
and Robert Gilman. Household Ecoteam Workbook: A Six-Month Program to
Bring Your Household into Environmental Balance. Woodstock, NY: Global
Action Plan for Earth, 1992. Biodiv TD171.7 .G47 1992. This workbook outlines
an easy to understand six month, six step plan for households to reduce garbage,
improve water, transportation and energy efficiency, become an educated consumer
and to empower others to improve their households. Ideas can be adapted for
the classroom for children to bring home to their parents but the resource is
geared toward improving the environment as a multi-generational community. Grades
K-12.
Guide to
Ecoliteracy: A New Content for School Restructuring. Berkeley, CA: the
Elmwood Institute, 1993. Biodiv Ref. QH541.2 .G83 1993. This collection of short
essays is designed to help teachers incorporate a curriculum of ecological literacy
into their classrooms. It is illustrated with black and white photos and drawings
and quite easy to read. Appropriate for secondary level education study and
for curriculum designers of all ages. K-12. Guide to Graduate
Environmental Programs. The Student Conservation Association.
Washington, DC: Island Press, 1997. Biodiv. Ref. GE 80 .G85 1997. The Student
Conservation Association has compiled a list of all the graduate environmental
science programs in the country and published it in this resource. Though more
recent information is probably available on the Internet, the preface contains
some relevant tips on and divisions of the field for students unfamiliar with
it. Indexed by region and by area of study. Post-graduate. A Guide to Planning and Conducting Environmental Issues Forums and
Study Circles. Washington, DC: North American Assn. For Environmental
Education, Environmental Issues Forum. 1993. Biodiv GE170 .G85 1993. This
short pamphlet produced by the NAEE (North American Association for Environmental
Education) will help teachers plan a forum on an environmental issue. It focuses
on the logistics and step by step planning that go into organizing a group to
convene on a large, formal scale. Appropriate for environmental clubs at the
high school and university level and high school teachers interested in setting
up a forum or discussion group. 9-12+. Ham, Sam H. Environmental
Interpretation: A Practical Guide for People with Big Ideas and Small Budgets.
Golden, CO.: North American Press, 1992. Biodiv QH75 .H36 1992. This book is
focused on teaching educators not only what to communicate in the natural world
but how to do it forcefully. The approach is grounded in theory and backed up
by 20 years of experience as an environmental educator and includes activities
and presentation ideas. Appropriate for curriculum designers and educators for
all grades K-12+. Hampton, Carolyn
H., Carol Hampton, David C. Kramer, et al. Classroom Creature Culture:
Algae to Anoles. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Assn., 1994.
Pub. QH317 . C55 1994. This is a collection of the column Science and Children
from the NSTA publication. It is published for teachers concerned with the care,
maintenance and possibility of keeping live animals in the classroom. Easy to
read articles are each focused on a single creature or ecosystem that you can
have in the classroom. Education for teachers of all grade levels.
Hann, Judith. How
Science Works. Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest Association, 1991.
Public Q164 .H26 1991 This brightly illustrated Readers Digest publication explains
a number of experiments which utilize easily found ingredients and are easily
done at home or school. They are divided out into several sections including
matter, energy, air and water, light and sound, electricity, and magnetism.
Appropriate for independent exploration by 4-6 graders but experiments can be
done by all students grades K-12. Harlow, Rosie and
Gareth Morgan. 175 Amazing Nature Experiments. New York: Random
House, 1991. Public Juv. QH55 .H3 1992. Easy to read, color illustrated experiments
on the natural world are divided into four sections: How Things Grow, Minibeasts,
Trees and Leaves, and The Seasons. Useful for units on ecology, plant biology,
and natural world. Glossary and index included. Experiments are suitable to
students who have a great deal of time to watch them occur, not many take place
within a day. Independent reading grades 4-8, content appropriate K-12. Hart, Roger. Children’s
Participation: the Theory and Practice of Involving Young Citizens in Community
Development and Environmental Care. London: Earthscan, 1997. Biodiv
GE77 .H37 1997. This book was written by one of the foremost environmental educators
in the world and is designed for planners, educators and environmentalists who
are looking to strengthen child participation in the environmental movement.
Appropriate for teachers and curriculum designers for students grades K-12+.
Headstrom, Richard. Adventures
With a Microscope. New York: Dover Publications, 1977. Public Juv
QH278 .H4 1977. An amateur scientist or microscope enthusiast will find this
book interesting and useful, as it provides an introduction on what to look
at under microscopes and what to expect when you do. It is a bit dated, however,
and is less accessible to today’s young reader since illustrations are overcome
by text which is actually quite easy to read. Good for a precocious student
of science or ideas for grades 8-12+. Holley, Dennis. Animals
Alive! Niwot, CO: Roberts Rinehart, 1994. Biodiv QL52.55 .H65 1994.
This guide is appropriate for educators who are interested in designing and
conducting live animal demonstrations that are noninvasive and observation oriented.
Lesson plans and detailed black and white illustrations included as well as
extensive lists of reference and organizational resources. Grades 4-12. Hollweg, Karen
S. Volunteers Teaching Children. North American Association for
Environmental Education 1995. Biodiv QH541.2 .H62 1995. This book is meant
to give volunteer groups a concrete guidebook for instituting and supporting
an urban environmental education program. Includes detailed plans for creating
a fee structure, educating volunteer teachers and implementing programs and
activities with students of all ages. All ages (not necessarily school based.) Huckle, John, and
Stephen Sterling, eds. Education for Sustainability. London: Earthscan,
1996. Biodiv GE70 .E38 1996. This is a valuable series of essays written for
curriculum designers and teachers looking to implement an ecology program that
focuses on sustainable lifestyles. A number of international contributors wrote
the essays which focus on both formal and informal educational arenas and the
theoretical and practical aspects of teaching about the environment. Curriculum
design for all ages PreK-university. Innovative Lives: Classroom Enrichment: Grades 5-9. Washington,
D.C.: Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation,
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, c1998. Pub T39
.I56 1998 This compilation prepared by the American Museum of Natural History
highlights inventions and their inventors and places emphasis on telling the
‘whole story’ of invention including underrepresented groups and traditional
barriers to invention. Inventors of many ethnicities. Mechanics, electricity,
and physics take top bill. Activities included, pages can be photocopied. Grades
7-12. Kaza, Stephanie. California’s
Vanishing Flora: A Curriculum Guide to Endangered Plants of California.
Sacramento, CA: California Department of Fish & Game, 1991. Biodiv Ref.
QH76.5 .C2 K39 1991. A joint project between the California Department of Fish
and Game and the California Department of Education, this resource highlights
the abundant number of California native plants and the hazards that they face.
Games and lessons are appropriate for various ages and the book is not aimed
at any particular age group. Includes further resources and a bibliography.
All ages. Kramer, Kathy.
Kids and Creeks: An Interdisciplinary Creek Exploration Program.
Richmond, CA: Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program, 1995. Biodiv Ref GC991.C2
K52 1995. This comprehensive resource is extremely useful for getting the most
of out a field trip to a stream or creek by teaching about runoff and pollution.
Extra resources for teachers include funding opportunities, places to visit,
and a bibliography. Meets California mandates to teach children about runoff
and pollution. Each activity is targeted toward a certain grade level. K-12.
Kramer, Kathy.
Teaching About the San Francisco Bay and Delta: An Activities and Resource
Guide. Richmond, CA: Aquatic Habitat Institute, Richmond Field Station,
1993. Biodiv Ref. F868.S156 K72 1993; Biodiv F868.S156 K72 1991. By the same
author of the brilliant Kids in Creeks resource, these activities
are also hands-on natural world explorations such as field studies and experiments
but focused on the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Interspersed are articles and
excerpts from other publications. Can be used as a supplementary text for an
ecology unit in high school or junior high biology course. Grades 7-12. Krueger, Alice
and John Sutton. EDThoughts: What We Know About Science Teaching and
Learning. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning,
2001. Pub LB 1585.3 E34 2001. This is a useful resource for beginning science
teachers or someone looking to create or improve an existing science program.
Using a question and answer format, it addresses many areas of teaching and
learning science such as teaching, assessment, curriculum, technology and learning.
The focus is on bringing science to every student in ways that suit different
learning styles and communities. Index and bibliography included. Grades K-12. Let’s Reduce and Recycle: Curriculum for Solid Waste Awareness.
Washington, DC: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1990. Biodiv
Ref. TD794.5 .L47 1990. and Teachers’ Guide. Biodiv Ref. TD 794.5 .S36 1991.
A project of the Environmental Protection Agency, this resource teaches about
the value and necessity for recycling and the vast amounts of waste that is
produced in the United States. Lesson plans have objectives and vocabulary and
they are tailored to fit the needs and interests of the community in which the
school is located. Unit I: K-6, Unit II: 7-12. Liebovitz Steinman,
Susan. The Art of Recycling: Art & Ecology for Teachers Why-To and
How-To. San Francisco City and County Recycling Program and Norcal Waste
Systems, 1993. Biodiv. Ref. TD794.5 .S75 1993. This guide is meant to transform
the way students look at what they throw away and to help teachers tap into
the free art resources available to them by using previously owned items. Projects
include doll and totem pole making, ornaments and dioramas. Guidelines for how
to begin and cautionary tips included. Grades 5-12. Lingelbach, Jenepher. Hands-on
Nature: Information and Activities for Exploring the Environment with Children.
Woodstock, VT: Vermont Institute of Natural Science, 1986. Biodiv QH51 .L56
1986. This resource is dedicated to making a teacher of nature activities successful
by keeping activities simple and arousing curiosity in children and actively
engaging them in discoveries. Pages can be photocopied and lesson plans are
detailed. Bibliography, glossary and index included. Activities appropriate
for K-12.
Literature for Science and Mathematics: Kindergarten Through Grade
Twelve. Sacramento: California Department of Education, 1993. Biodiv
Ref. Q163 .L57 1993 This resource is a compilation that outlines different literature
that can be used to teach science that is approved by the California Department
of Education. Literature is categorized into different disciplines—life sciences,
physical sciences, mathematics, etc—and further described by appropriate grade
level, whether it has pictures, and what kind of resource it is. Useful for
curriculum designers, expanding a library or locating an appropriate textbook.
Grades K-12. Marine Education: A Bibliography of Education Materials Available from
the Nation’s Sea Grant College Programs. Ocean Springs, MS: J.L. Scott
Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 1991. Biodiv & Biodiv Ref. QH90.5
.M37 1991. This compilation of textbooks, organizations, and marine educators
is meant to serve as a resource finder for marine educators: concentrating on
both the North American oceans and the Great Lakes. Materials are described
fully and the resource contains material appropriate for all grades and some
materials in Spanish. Curriculum designers for grades K-12.
Marine & Coastal Educational Directory: San Francisco Bay &
Monterey Bay. San Francisco: California Coastal Commission, 1996. Biodiv
QH105.C2 M27 1996. This is a useful compilation of contact information for educators
and education resources in Northern California. Would be useful for generating
field trip ideas or for hiring a speaker. All ages. Marzano, Robert
J., Debra Pickering, Jay McTighe. Assessing Student Outcomes: Performance
Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning Model. Alexandria, VA: Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1993. Biodiv. LB 3051 .M457 1993.
This guide for assessing students takes a new approach to gauging student knowledge
of a concept: rather having assessment test mastery of fact, it encourages teachers
to test understanding and a students’ desire to learn more—effectively gauging
a teachers’ ability to teach rather than a students’ ability to learn. Developed
by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for all subjects,
not just science. Grades K-12. Mayer, Juergen. Teaching
Biodiversity: Results of a Delphi-Study in Germany. National Association
for Research in Science Teaching, 1995. Biodiv. Ref. QH541.254.G3 M39 1995.
This paper was presented at a NARST conference and discusses the importance
of using live specimens when educating about biodiversity. Useful as a reference
for grant writing or curriculum design. McGlathery, Glenn
and Norma J. Livo. Who’s Endangered on Noah’s Ark?: Literary and Scientific
Activities for Teachers and Parents. Biodiv Ref. QL82 .M38 1992. Using
different activities, newspaper clippings and folklore, this paperback children’s
encyclopedia teaches students about different endangered animals around the
world. Some crafts and games included but information is substantive enough
to provide information for reports or papers. Has additional resources, index
and black and white illustrations. K-12. The Mediterranean Action Plan: Saving Our Common Heritage.
New York: United Nations. Biodiv GC 1351.M43 1992. This simple reference book
outlines what has been done that makes the Mediterranean such a fragile ecosystem
and what is being done to address the environmental degradation there. Grades
9-12. Metzger, Mary and
Cinthya P. Whittaker. This Planet is Mine: Teaching Environmental Awareness
and Appreciation to Children. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991.
Biodiv TD171.7 .M48 1991. This collection of projects and background information
on challenges facing the environment is meant for high school environmental
study. Each section is devoted to a different aspect of the natural world: air,
water, food, etc. and is prefaced by some basic scientific information about
it and then details the concerns with it such as pollution, depletion, and drought.
Gives many proactive solutions and projects to be done at home or in the classrooms.
Tips given for altering explanations for different age groups. Useful as a supplementary
text in an existing science curriculum. Grades 9-12.
The NAAEE Standards Project: Papers on the Development of Environmental
Education Standards. Dr. Deborah Simmons, ed. Washington, DC: North
American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), 1995. Biodiv. QH541.2.555.
1995 The North American Association for Environmental Education is in the process
of implementing standards for environmental education in the schools. Papers
address different topics of implementing standards such as why they are important,
what it will take to implement them, what standards will be for educators themselves
and also how the standards will apply to the materials that they use to teach.
Useful for environmental education curriculum designers for all grades K-12.
The No Waste Anthology: A Teacher’s Guide to Environmental Activities
K-12. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Health Services, 1991.
Biodiv Ref TD178 .N6 1991. This resource contains activities that are action
focused and often interdisciplinary as they teach students about the environment.
Each activity has teacher background, a list of necessary materials and which
grade level the activity is appropriate for. Divided into three sections: Natural
Resources, Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste. Indexed by grade level and activity
type. Grades K-12. Pitman, Barb; Braus,
Judy and Lani Asato. The Biodiversity Collection: A Review of Biodiversity
Resources for Educations. Baltimore, MD: World Wildlife Fund, 1998.
Biodiv QH541.15.B56 P57 1998. This resource highlights 47 different biodiversity
oriented curriculum materials. Specifies which grade each resource is specific
to. Covers grades K-12. Potter, Jean. Science
in Seconds at the Beach: With Activities for Ponds, Lakes, and Rivers.
New York: Wiley, 1998. Public Juv Q164.P76 1998 These experiments you can do
next to a body of water take place in less than ten seconds. Useful for units
on marine science. Manual is black and white illustrated, easy to read and uses
only household ingredients. Independent reading: grades 2-6, content appropriate
for demonstrations K-12. Project WILD:
Secondary Activity Guide. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Fish and Game, 1986. Biodiv
& Biodiv Ref QH53 .P762 1986. Project Wild is an award winning education
program consisting of activities, experiments, curriculum materials and lesson
plans intended to help students become responsible environmental decision makers.
Teaching wildlife awareness and ecology along with the geographical and political
issues of environmental issues, this resource can be tailored toward local issues
or can have a global focus. Grades 7-12. Rabbior, Gary.
Environomics: Exploring the Links Between the Economy and the Environment:
A Teaching Kit. Toronto: Canadian Foundation for Economic Education,
1996. Biodiv HD75.6 .R32 1996. This teaching kit provides much of what teachers
will need to do a unit on sustainable development and the link between the environment
and economics. All articles, games, worksheets, and background readings from
this binder are meant to be photocopied. Clear objectives and skills outlined
at the beginning of every chapter. Group work emphasized. Grades 9-12. Regnier, Kathleen,
Michael Gross & Ron Zimmerman. The Interpreter’s Guidebook: Techniques
for Programs and Presentations. Stevens Point, WI: The Interpreters
Handbook Series, 1992. Biodiv. SB 486. I 57 R44 1994. This handbook is full
of ideas for outdoor educators who want to improve their ability to engage audiences
and better convey information about the natural world. Employing numerous anecdotes
and several pictures to a page, the book is useful for field trip leaders going
outdoors, outdoor educators, and education students. Rescue Mission Planet Earth: A Children’s Edition of Agenda 21.
London: Kingfisher Books, 1994. Biodiv Juv GE195.7 R47 1994. This brightly
illustrated book is the children’s chapter of Agenda 21, the resulting publication
of the 1994 Earth Summit held by the United Nations in Rio. Using illustrations
and poetry created by young people from around the world, the book touches on
politics, geography and science as it explains the challenges that the environment
faces. Could be used as a text book. Grades 6-12. Rights, Mollie.
Beastly Neighbors: All about Wild Things in the City, or Why Earwigs
Make Good Mothers. Boston: Little, Brown, 1981. Public QH53 .R53
1981. This easy to read, black and white illustrated book is a guide to finding
wilderness wherever one lives, regardless of how urban that environment seems.
Experiments include growing vegetables, encouraging wildlife to settle in your
backyard and composting. Suitable for independent reading for students grades
5-9 or classroom activities for any age K-12. River of
Words: National Environmental Poetry and Poster Contest for Students: Teacher’s
Guide. Berkeley, CA: International Rivers Network, 1996. Biodiv GE77.R58
1996. This curriculum guide explores watersheds by engaging students in a poetry
and poster contest. Includes teacher background on watershed ecology and teaching
creative arts. Lesson plans, extensive bibliographies and sample poetry from
students and other poets. Grades K-12. Roa, Micheal L. Environmental
Science Activities Kit: Ready-to-Use Lessons, Labs & Worksheets for Grades
7-12. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research Education, 1993.
Biodiv Ref GE77 .R63 1993. This is a resource filled with detailed lesson plan
ideas that can be used in a variety of classes, even social studies and language
arts, but are mostly appropriate for life and physical sciences. Most projects
are group oriented and some are open ended discussion based activities. Every
page may be duplicated for handouts. Includes bibliography, list of government
resources and a form letter for requesting a speaker. Grades 7-12. Ruskey, Abby. Promoting
Environmental Education: An Action Handbook for Russo, Monica. Insect
Almanac: A Year-Round Activity Guide. New York: Sterling Publishing
Co., 1992. Pub Juv QL467.2 .R87 1992. Beautifully illustrated and well indexed,
this activity guide can be used both as a resource and as a guide for exploring
the world of insects year round. Most activities center around finding, identifying
and preserving insects. Glossary and index included. Independent readers in
grades 3-12, teachers of all grades K-12.
Schiff, Paul and
Dr. Cindi Smith-Walters. Wild School Sites: A Guide to Preparing Habitat
Improvement Projects on School Grounds. Houston, TX: Council for Environmental
Education, 1993. Biodiv QH75 .W54 1993. This book is a step by step guide for
teachers wanting to establish a ‘wild site’ at their school—a place where students
and teachers can take a hands on approach to learning about wildlife even in
urban areas. Teacher checklist and background help ensure good planning, and
the resource encourages community partnerships and group work among students.
Grades 7-12.
Science for Children: Resources for Teachers. Washington, DC:
National Sciences Resource Center, Smithsonian Institution, 1988. Biodiv Ref.
LB1585 .S34 1988. This children’s science resource guide is divided into three
sections: curriculum materials, supplementary resources and sources of information/assistance.
Resources are indexed by keyword and also by grade level. K-12. Sharing Resources 1996: Southwest Marine Educator’s Association Regional
Conference. Berkeley: Southwest Marine Educator’s Association, 1996.
Biodiv GC31.35 .S5 1996. The Southwest Marine Educators Association has compiled
many handouts, lesson plans and activities and bound them together in this black
and white illustrated guide about marine ecology. Activities appropriate only
for certain age levels are designated but the resource has material that can
be used with all students, K-12. Sinclair, Patty
K. E for Environment. An Annotated Bibliography of Children’s Books with
Environmental Themes. New Providence, NJ: R. R. Bowker, 1992. Biodiv
Ref. GE35 .S56 1992. This bibliography has 300 word annotations of various children’s
books which teach about the environment. Complete citations and age appropriate
designations. Indexed by author, subject and title and chapters are arranged
by broad topics. Grades K-12. Slagle, Kay. Food
for Thought: Agricultural Resource Directory for Teachers. Novato, CA:
University of California Cooperative Extension, 1992. Biodiv. Ref. S530.52 .D6
S58 1992. This directory is designed to aide a Bay Area teacher interested in
finding speakers, field trips and contact information for local organizations
dedicated to agricultural education. Each of the organizations has a short descriptive
paragraph about its resources and mission. Also contains a top-ten literature
list and is indexed. Teachers grades K-12. Slattery, Britt
Eckhardt. WOW!: The Wonders of Wetlands. St. Michaels, MD: Environmental
Concern Inc. ; Bozeman, MT: The Watercourse, 1995. Biodiv QH87.3 .W69 1996.
This resource is a compilation of activities which take place in wetlands or
explain the ecology of them in the classroom. The curriculum can be tailored
to suit different areas and varying time frames. Most activities in this resource
are appropriate for students of all ages and age specific activities are defined
clearly. K-12.
Spivak, Lynn, ed. Introduction
to Animals and Ethics. San Francisco: the San Francisco Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1993. Biodiv Ref HV4712 .I57 1993. This
resource for teachers wanting to introduce the concepts of animal ethics into
their classes was developed by the San Francisco SPCA and includes sections
on endangered wildlife, animal research, pets and human and animal rights. Pages
can be reproduced for handouts. K-12. Suzuki, David T. Looking
at Plants. New York: Wiley, 1992. Public Juv QK49 .S88 1992. These
fun experiments on plants can be done either at home or in the classroom to
teach students about botany (plant structure and systems), observation and ecology.
Activities include bottle gardens, leaf casting, making a plant obstacle course
and flower identification. PreK-12. Taking Action: An Educator’s Guide to Involving Students in Environmental
Action Projects. Bethesda: Project Wild, 1995. Biodiv. GE77. S76 1995.
This comprehensive teaching resource is a joint project of the WWF and various
environmental education councils. By integrating things like interview skills,
group work and gardening with traditional ecology and earth sciences, this resource
gives a whole picture of environmental education. It also follows a frequently
asked question pattern and addresses questions that teachers might have regarding
additional resources and the possibilities of legal action and gives examples
of different success stories that other schools have had following this program.
Most activities are meant for students in grades 4-12 but many activities can
be tailored to younger students. Teacher’s Guide, Marine World-Africa USA: Habitats. Vallejo,
CA: Education Dept., Marine World Foundation, 1984. Biodiv QH541.2 .H33 1984.
This book of animal flash cards was intended to complement a visit to Marine
World Africa USA but they could be used on their own. Each set is tailored to
different grade levels, K-12. Tchudi, Stephen
N. Soda Poppery: The History of Soft Drinks in America: With Recipes for
Making & Using Soft Drink Plus Easy Science Experiments. New York:
Scribner, 1986.Public TP630 .T25 1986. This book explores both the urban legends
and science behind the American soft drink. Using language that is easy to understand
and images of advertising and the many forms and containers of soda pop, this
book would be ideal for a book report or as a reference for a unit on chemistry.
Includes scientific experiments including brewing your own soda and recipes
using soft drinks. Grades 8-12. Teacher’s Guide to World Resources 1994: Comprehensive Coursework On
the Global Environment. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute,
1994. Biodiv Ref HC59 .W683 1992. This report on the state of world resources
can be a sourcebook for learning about sustainable development, air and water
pollution, biodiversity and citizen action. Interdisciplinary lesson plans are
detailed and skills learned are clearly stated. Grades 9-12. Teaching
About Evolution and the Nature of Science. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences, 1998. Pub. QH 362
.T435 1998. Filled with essays written by scientific greats such as EO Wilson
and Charles Darwin, this book will be useful for those designing or defending
an evolution curriculum for all ages. Brightly illustrated and fairly easy to
read, half the book is dedicated to theory and the other half to lesson planning
ideas and examples. Curriculum designers and teachers for Grades 5-12. Teaching Soil and Water Conservation: A Classroom and Field Guide.
Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, 1986. Biodiv S626
.T43 1986. This guidebook would be useful for teachers looking for lesson ideas
on all aspects of soil and water from chemistry to action based conservation
projects. Some pages can be photocopied but would mostly be a background resource
because text is fairly dense. Grades 6-12.
A Thousand Friends of Frogs: Center for Global Environmental Education
Educator Turbak, Gary. Survivors
in the Shadows: Threatened and Endangered Mammals of the American West.
Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Publishing Co., 1993. Biodiv Ref. QL706.82.W3 T87 1993.
This beautifully color illustrated encyclopedia could be used a research resource
for secondary students or advanced readers as it is fairly easy to read. Introduction
gives a concise background on endangered species and why it is important to
preserve them. Grades 7-12. Unesco. Unesco Handbook for Science Teachers. New York: Unipub,
1980. Main Q181 .U54. This guide could be useful to administrators at the upper
primary and lower secondary level who are interested in strengthening their
science curriculum with information gleaned from the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organizations. Though the section on equipment and facilities
is outdated, sections on reasons to teach science are useful for grant writing.
Grades 6-12. VanCleave, Janice
Pratt. Janice VanCleave’ A+ Projects In Biology: Winning Experiments for
Science Fairs and Extra Credit. New York: Wiley, 1993. Public Juv
QH316.5 .V35 1993. The experiments and projects in this resource are divided
into Botany, Zoology and the Human Body. Students are encouraged to use the
scientific method, follow a recipe and use the glossary to define terms as they
explore asexual reproduction, ecosystems, respiration and other related topics.
Grades 9-12. VanCleave, Janice
Pratt. Janice VanCleave’s Help! My Science Project is Due Tomorrow.
New York: Wiley, 1993. Public Juv Q182.3 V353 2001. This easy to understand
book contains 50 projects which can be completed quickly for a science fair
or class. Instructions are brief and step by step and all can be done with materials
found around the house. Grades 4-12. Walker, Sharon,
et al., eds. Global Environmental Education Resource Guide for Middle
School Teachers. Ocean Springs, MS: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's
J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 1996. Biodiv GE80 .G56 1996.
This aid for teachers was created with a grant from the National Science Foundation
to be used primarily by middle school teachers but can be expanded to K-12.
Topics covered include Acid Rain, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Greeenhouse Effect,
Water Pollution, Ozone Depletion, and Sea Level Changes. Each topic contains
several detailed lesson plans that can be photocopied. Grades K-12 generally,
6-8 specifically. Walthall, Barbara,
ed. IDEAAS. Sourcebook for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education.
Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1995. Biodiv
Ref. Q183.3.Al I34 1995. A nationwide directory of science activities, institutional
resources, field trip sites, programs, volunteer opportunities and more. Also
contains a section with community outreach and classroom activity ideas. Resources
are broken out by state and activities are divided into discipline. Well indexed.
K-12+. Westerman, Marty. Easy
Green. Martinsville, IN: American Camping Association, 1993. Biodiv
Ref. TD170.6 .W47 1993. This manual is designed to bring the concept of ecological
living to youth camps. Focusing on teamwork and step by step elimination of
wasteful practices, educators will be guided through the process of instituting
programs for composting, recycling, water conservation and more. Students help
by collecting data and becoming active partners in conservation. All ages. Wiese, Jim . Magic
Science: 50 Jaw-dropping, Mind-boggling, Head-scratching Activities for Kids.
New York: Wiley, 1998. Public Juv Q182.3 .W54 1998 Quick, easy to perform activities
and experiments will seem like magic to those who don’t understand the chemistry
behind them. Useful for teacher demonstrations or for easy to do science at
home, this book explains a wide variety of physics and chemistry concepts. Grades
4-12. Williams, Robert,
et al. Rivers: Curriculum Guide. White Plains, NY: Dale Seymour
Publications, 1998. Biodiv GB1202 .W54 1998. This curriculum guide can be used
to enhance an existing biology program and make it more hands-on for students
who will be collecting river samples and understanding how the biology of a
river effects the riverine habitat. Includes extensive teacher background and
additional resources as well as lesson planning tips and assessment guidelines.
Many field trips included, as well as pages that can be photocopied. Grades
9-12.
Young Action for the Future. United Nations Environment Programme.
Biodiv GF77 .Y68 1988. This collection of articles was compiled by the United
Nations in honor of the 1985 celebration of World Environment Day. Each two
page long article describes environmentally based projects that were carried
out by young people around the world. Ethnobotany, environmental action, and
sociology covered, among other topics. Some information might be outdated but
many articles are useful interdisciplinary for high school aged social studies
and science classes. Grades 9-12.