Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for... by Michael L. Roa

Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for...

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 352 pages

Published by: Jossey-Bass May 25, 1993

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0787967009

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0787967000

Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 1 inches

Weighs: 2.1 pounds

Product Description
Provides 32 detailed, interdisciplinary environmental science lessons with complete directions for use, including summary, introduction, materials needed, preparation and step-by-step teaching directions plus worksheets and background sheets. Organized into six topical units covering Land Use Issues Wildlife Issues Water Issues Atmospheric Issues Energy Issues Human Issues.

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For earth, life and physical science teachers, grades 7-12, here is an exciting collection of hands-on classroom activities to help students understand and appreciate our environmental problems, and explore ways to reduce and solve those problems.

Included are 32 detailed, interdisciplinary science lessons with complete directions for use and reproducible student activity guide and worksheets, all conveniently organized into six topical units focusing on major environmental issues:

Unit 1: Land Use Issues— Surface miningWhy recycle?Soil compaction What price open space? Multiple use or multiple Abuse?
Unit 2: Wildlife Issues— Habitats The choice is yours Microhabitats Endangered species-What's Happening?Endangered Species II-Who Cares?
Unit 3: Water Issues— Oil spill! Water treatment "Water" We going to do?
Unit 4: Atmospheric Issues— Detecting air pollution Acidic precipitation Global Warming
Unit 5: Energy Issues— Food chains Hidden energy uses "Watts" the cost? Conserve a watt Keep the heat! Catch the Sun! Fossil fuel extraction The nuclear power puzzle Biogas Energy Alternatives
Unit 6: Human Issues— Population— more is lessFood? What Food? We "Auto" drive lessToxics in the home Wants and requirements What's HappeningDo it!

For easy use, every lesson is completely planned, including a brief summary, suggestions for introduction, list of materials required, teacher preparation and safety considerations, step-by-step teaching directions, questions for discussion, and extensions for further study.

Each lesson also provides reproducible student activity guides, data tables, worksheets, and background information sheets ready to photocopy as many times as you need them for individual or group use.

Moreover, four special appendices at the end of the Kit present the names and addresses of governmental agencies and selected organizations concerned with environmental issues plus practical letter-writing suggestions on "How to write for information" and "How to write a letter to a governmental office." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This book is packed with hands on activities and includes student and teacher background information - very useful stuff! I have used it with middle school kids and other people in my district have found it useful at the high school level. Covers full range of environmental concerns including global warming and energy issues. Comment | | (Report this)

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