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The Environmental Education Collection —A Review of Resources for Educators Volume 3
represents another in a series of documents published by the North American Association
for Environmental Education as part of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Educa-
tion.
(^National Project for ExceUencein Eftfl^CT^
    Bora Simmons
    Mary Vymetal-Taylor
    John C. Vymetal-Taylor
    Lori Mann
Project Director
Project Assistant, Cover Design & Layout
Writer
Copy Editor
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The Environmental Education Collection —A Review of Resources for Educators Volume 3 is the
result of a collaborative effort among the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, The
World Wildlife Fund, and the North American Association for Environmental Education. This document
could not have been produced without the support and leadership provided by Judy Braus, Director of
Environmental Education and Betty Olivolo, Senior Environmental Education Specialist of the World Wildlife
Fund and Ed McCrea, Executive Director of the North American Association for Environmental Education.

Special thanks to the teachers, curriculum developers, educational administrators, environmental education
specialists, business and industry representatives, and environmental scientists who took time from their
busy schedules to review the curriculum materials. We would also like to express our gratitude to Lori
Mann, Environmental Education Consultant and David Stames, Training, International and Affiliates
Coordinator atNAAEE for hosting review sessions.

This project has been funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental
Education Division.

The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of EPA nor does
mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

Additional funding and support for this project has been received from the Environmental Education and
Training Partnership (EETAP), theNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, the National
Environmental Education and Training Foundation, and Northern Illinois University.

Additional copies of this book can be obtained from the NAAEE Publications and Membership Office,
P.O. Box 400, Troy OH 45373, USA
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Copyright® 1998 by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).
Commercial reproduction of any material in this publication is strictly prohibited without written permission
from the publisher, NAAEE. Educators may photocopy up to 100 copies of these materials for
non-commercial educational purposes.

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                         Table  of Contents
Welcome	
How Was The Environmental Education Collection Developed
The Review Criteria	
Summary of Guidelines	
Using The Environmental Education Collection	
About this Collection	
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City Kids & City Critters! —Activities for Urban Explorers '.	
Composting: Waste to Resources	'.	
Connections: Guide to a Healthy Environment	
Creepy Crawlies & the Scientific Method— Over 100 Hands-On Science Experiments
   for Children	
Cycling Back to Nature: With Biodegradable Polymers	
The Digital Field Trip to the Wetlands	
Earth Day to Arbor Day: An Opportunity for Stewardship	
Earthways: Simple Environmental Activities for Young Children	
Eco-Inquiry—A Guide to Ecological Learning Experiences for the Upper
   Elementary/Middle Grades	
Environmental ACTION!	
Environmental Resource Guide—Air Quality Grades 3-5	
Environmental Science: Water &Air	
Environmental Teaching Guide: 21 Ways to Bring the Environment into the Classroom....
For Earth's Sake: Lessons in Population and the Environment	
Global Change Education Resource Guide	
Great Lakes Instructional Material for the Changing Earth System (GLIMCES)	
Growing Together with the Treetures: Activity Guide Series 1	
Hands-On Minds-On Science: Environmental Issues	
How Can Biodiversity Be Preserved?	,	
Interactive Lake Ecology	
The Intriguing Past: Fundamentals of Archaeology A Teacher's Guide	
Investigating & Evaluating Environmental Issues & Actions: Skill Development Program
Investigating Groundwater: The Fruitvale Story	
Investigating Your Environment	;	
The Leopold Education Project: Lessons in a Land Ethic	
Living in a Material World: Lessons on Commercialism, Consumption & Environment	
Marine Ecology & Conservation: Teacher's Guide	
Migratory Birds: Issue Pac	
Mud, Muck & Other Wonderful Things: An Environmental Curriculum for 5-8 Year-Olds.
An Ounce of Prevention: A Middle Level Science Curriculum on Source Reduction	
Ranger Ricks's NatureScope: Trees are Terrific!	
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    River of Words: National Environmental Poetry & Poster Contest for Students—
      Teacher's Guide	68
    Sea Turtle Trek	70
    Search for the Great Sharks	72
    Teacher's Guide to World Resources	74
    Themeworks: Trees	76
    Themeworks: Under the Ground	78
    Turning the Tide on Trash: A Learning Guide on Marine Debris	80
    Waste: A Hidden Resource	82
    The Waste Hierarchy: Where is "Away"?	84
    Water: Teacher's Guide	86
    Water Matters: Water Resources Teacher's Guide, Volume 1	88
    The Water Sourcebook: A Series of Classroom Activities for Grades 9-12	90
    Wetlands: Critical Issues/Critical Thinking Experiences for Youth	92
    Wetlands: An Interdisciplinary Unit for Science & Language Arts	94
    What a Waste! A Teacher's Resource for Integrating the Solid Waste Crisis
      into the Classroom	'.	96
    Wild About Life! Activity Guide	98
    Wormania! Live Worms & Song	 100
    Zebra Mussel Mania: Teacher's Guide for Grades 5 & 6	 102


[ Reviews In Brief                                          ~.  i                 ,   ]

    Earth's Endangered Environments: Picture Show	 106
    Eco-Adventures in the Rainforest	 107
    A Guide to Groundwater Guardian: 1998 Program Year	 108
    North American Ecosystems	 109
    Oceans Alive!	 110
    Oceans: Earth's Last Frontier	 Ill
    Reducing, Reusing and Recycling: Environmental Concerns	 112
    Taking Action: An Educator's Guide to Involving Students in Environmental
      Action Projects	 113
    Understanding Ecosystem Management	 114
    WILD School Sites: A Guide to Preparing Habitat Improvement Projects on
      School Grounds	 115
    Worm Worlds	 116


[ Appendices                                                         '/

    Curriculum Matrix	118
    Publisher Index	122
    Author & Editor Index	123
    Feedback Forms	125

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                                    Welcome
 With literally thousands of education materials to select from, knowing which ones may be best
 for a particular group of students can be a daunting task. The Environmental Education Collec-
 tion — A Review of Resources for Educators Volume 3 is designed to help educators find cur-
 ricula, multimedia resources, and other educational materials that can enhance teaching
 about the environment in a variety of settings.  It is our hope that this resource guide will assist
 educators as they plan, develop, and implement creative and effective environmental education
 programs. The Environmental Education Collection is part of a series of resource guides, each
 providing background information and reviews of some of the most widely available environ-
 mental education materials.
      How Was TheJEhvironmental Educatio
      	   "-  	 ^	'  >* •»

 To collect a broad range of educational materials (e.g., curriculum guides, CD-ROMs, laser
 discs, video tapes), letters were sent to commercial publishers, not-for-profit organizations,
 government agencies, and other organizations that produce environmental education curricula
 asking them to submit materials for review. Quite obviously, it would not be practical to
 review all of the environmental education curriculum materials that have been produced.
 Consequently, the materials included in this resource guide represent a small sample of re-
 sources available. The materials included in The Environmental Education Collection —A Re-
 view of Resources for Educators were evaluated by teams of classroom teachers, content
 experts, and environmental educators.  Each set of materials was reviewed by at least three
 people.  In those cases where reviewers disagreed, the materials were evaluated by at least one
 more person.
                                The ^Review Criteria
j
 Curriculum materials included in this compendium were evaluated using the Environmental
 Education Materials: Guidelines For Excellence developed by the North American
 Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The Guidelines provides a set of criteria
 for developing and selecting environmental education materials.  These guidelines aim to
 help developers of activity guides, lesson plans, and other instructional materials produce
 high-quality products, and to provide educators with a tool to evaluate the wide array of
 available environmental education materials.  Developed through a process of critique and
 consensus, the Guidelines for Excellence is grounded in a common understanding of
 effective environmental education. Over 1000 individuals and organizations (e.g., teachers,
 educational administrators, environmental scientists, curriculum developers) participated in its
 development.
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The Guidelines for Excellence point out six key characteristics of quality environmental
education materials. A series of guidelines are listed for each of these characteristics.
Finally, each guideline is accompanied by several indicators that help gauge whether the materi-
als being evaluated or developed follow the guidelines.  The Guidelines For Excellence can
be ordered from the NAAEE Publications and Membership Office in Troy, Ohio.
                              Summary of the GuideJMTies
        #1 Fairness and accuracy: EE materials should be fair and accurate in describing environmental
           conditions, problems, and issues, and in reflecting the diversity of perspectives on them.
           1.1 Factual accuracy
           1.2 Balanced presentation of differing viewpoints and theories
           1.3 Openness to inquiry
           1.4 Reflection of diversity

        #2 Depth: EE materials should foster an understanding and appreciation of environmental
        concepts, conditions, and issues, as appropriate for different developmental levels.
           2.1 Focus on concepts
           2.2 Concepts in context
           2.3 Attention to different scales

        #3 Emphasis on skills building: EE materials should build lifelong skills that enable learners
        to address environmental issues.
           3.1 Critical and creative thinking
           3.2 Applying skills to issues
           3.3 Action skills

        #4 Action orientation: EE materials should promote civic responsibility, encouraging
        learners to use their knowledge, personal skills, and assessments of environmental
        issues as a basis for action.
           4.1 Sense of personal stake and responsibility
           4.2 Self-efficacy

        #5 Instructional soundness: EE materials should rely on instructional techniques that
        create an effective learning environment.
           5.1 Learner-centered instruction
           5.2 Different ways of learning
           5.3 Connection to learners' everyday lives
           5.4 Expanded learning environment
           5.5 Interdisciplinary
           5.6 Goals and objectives
           5.7 Appropriateness for specific learning settings
           5.8 Assessment

        #6 Usability: EE materials should be well designed and easy to use.
           6.1 Clarity and logic
           6.2 Easy to use
           6.3 Long lived
           6.4 Adaptable
           6.5 Accompanied by instruction and support
           6.6 Make substantiated claims
           6.7 Fit with state or local requirements
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 As a set of review criteria, the Guidelines for Excellence offers a standard to aim for when
 considering materials, and a set of ideas characterizing a well-rounded environmental education
 curriculum.  It is not reasonable to expect that all environmental education materials will
 follow all of the guidelines. For example, a set of materials might not present differing view-
 points, as outlined in guideline #1.2.  This shortcoming does not necessarily mean that the
 materials should not be used.  An instructor could work them into a larger set of activities that
 explores different viewpoints and helps learners discern opinion and bias in individual presen-
. tations of the issue.  Likewise, a curriculum project that focuses on the science behind water ecol-
 ogy might not include a discussion of social issues, but may still be used effectively as a science
 resource within a larger unit on water-related issues.

 The write-ups included in The Environmental Education Collection —A Review of Resources for
 Educators point out the variety of factors an educator may wish to consider when deciding
 which materials are most appropriate for a particular group of students and how to use those ma-
 terials most effectively. Of course, no set of evaluations can be complete, and some important
 considerations are bound to be missing.  Although the reviewers made every effort to evaluate
 the materials using their professional judgement and their best understanding of the Environmental
 Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence, it should be understood that the reviews are
 not perfect.  Given this, The Environmental Education Collection —A Review of Resources for
 Educators should be used as a tool to inform decisions, contributing to more effective environ-
 mental education.

 As you review the write-ups, keep these things in mind:
 * The reviewers highlighted strengths and other considerations or constraints they felt educators would
 want to know about before selecting a resource. It is important to point out that what one reviewer might
 consider a weakness, another might consider a strength.  At the same time, some reviewers felt more
 strongly about some issues than other reviewers. The write-ups are meant to guide you. Read the entire
 review to get a true feeling for the curriculum.
 * If the materials were not designed to meet one of the key characteristics, this was noted in the write-up.
 * Each item reviewed in this compendium was produced by an organization, agency, business or other
 institution that has its own goals, mission, and agenda. Many different kinds of organizations produced
 outstanding materials and all materials contained a certain perspective—just by the emphasis on certain
 subjects, activities, values, and methods.
 * The key to effective education lies with educators. A mix of resources have been included in this guide
 to help educators select the materials that will help them build educationally sound units and programs.
 *  As much contact information as possible was included to help users find and order materials. How-
 ever, items such as prices, phone numbers, and addresses often change.  If you find an error, please let us
 know.
 * Major subject areas are noted. Subject areas noted in the summaries were taken directly from those iden-
 tified in the materials. Where no subjects were referenced, we did our best to assign headings.
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                                About This Collection
The first section of this resource guide highlights approximately 50 environmental education
curriculum materials. Entries are listed in alphabetical order. Each entry contains a summary of
the curriculum (In a Nutshell), information about grade levels, subject areas, author, publisher,
and price. What the Reviewers Said! lists comments specific to the six key characteristics, and a
sampling of quotations from reviewers' evaluations are included in The Bottom Line.  The sec-
ond section contains an annotated listing of support materials.  Following this is a matrix
cross-listing all of the materials and various characteristics (e.g., grade level(s), topics covered,
subjects). Finally, we have included a short Feedback Form. Since we plan to produce future
volumes hi this series, we would appreciate your input.
     SUBJECTS
    Core   *a
    curriculum
    areas
    emphasized
                       Curriculum
                            Title

                          JIN A NUTSHELL
A brief ^
description
ofthe
curriculum
and its
contents.
                                  Key  :;
                              Characteristics
    Strengths:
    v Noted i,
. i£. .- Other •
Considerations
                              Fairness and
                              Accuracy
                              Depth
                                                    Emphasis on
                                                    Skills Building
     Summary of reviewer
     comments concerning
     the curriculum.
                                                    Action
                                                    Orientation
^jiP Six Key Characteristics
    identified in EE
    Materials: Guidelines
    for Excellence
                                                    Instructional
                                                    Soundness
                              Usability
      BOTTOM
     (LINE
       Quotes from the  reviewers.
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                               City  Kids  and
                               City  Critters!
                         Activities for Urban Explorers
Written by: Janet Wier Roberts &
       Carole Huelbig

   Learning Triangle Press
     McGraw Hill Inc.
   860 Taylor Station Road
   Blacklick, OH 43004

    phone: (800) 262-4729
     fax: (614) 759-3644
   e-mail: customer.service
     @mcgraw-hill.com
          website:
    www.mcgraw-hill.com

      Cost: $15.95+s&h

        SUBJECT

      Language Arts
       Mathematics
    Physical Education
          Science
       Social Studies
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
The activities in this book encourage children to
become "nature detectives" and to sharpen their obser-
vation skills in order to locate, recognize and under-
stand the animals that they encounter. The activities in
the first chapter focus on sensory awareness. Subse-
quent chapters address specific locations where wild-
life might be found, such as ponds, backyards, streets,
and vacant lots. Children are        	
thus exposed to creatures as
diverse as ants, caterpillars,
raccoons, foxes, and pigeons.
Students are encouraged to keep
observation journals, develop and
test hypotheses, and are provided
with field guides to direct their
investigations. Activities include searching for animal
tracks, counting and identifying animals and plants in
different locations, playing simulation games involv-
ing animal feeding habits, and worm composting.
Environmental concepts, such as habitat and adapta-
tion, are explored in the process. Students are given
the subjects, skills, concepts, and necessary materials
to attract animals. Teachers are advised how to keep
outdoor experiments safe. Each chapter is followed by
a list of recommended readings. In addition, the book
includes a glossary, an index, bibliography, and re-
source list.
 tirade Level
 ;   3-6
   Length. -. _
  155 pages'
Date Published
    1996
a BOTTOM
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"The tactile learner would excel with these "?, /
activities because of the great emphasis 6n '
learning and observing with trie senses," - - , v '

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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Sources of information are
well documented. Activities
encourage students to explore
and to make their own obser-
vations.
Very strong on building
awareness.
Makes use of a number of
observation and reasoning
skills.
Unclear if content has been
through peer reviews. Diver-
sity of children involved in
"kid testing" not specified.
Students featured in drawings
appear to be all Caucasian.


No conceptual framework or
connections between the
different activities.
Weak on creative thinking
processes.
               Not   Applicable.
Diverse lessons provide for
different learning styles.
Makes connections to learners'
everyday lives. Many activi-
ties involve taking the students
outdoors.
Illustrations and masters of
handouts are clear and easy to
use. Overall structure is very
clear. Background material is
brief and to the point.
Does not include learner
outcomes. Curriculum is
very teacher-driven.
Lessons were not organized
sequentially. Some materials
might be difficult to obtain.
             sed^actifit^
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Written by: Jean F. Bonhotal &
     Marianne E. Krasny

      Media Services
    Distribution Center
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     Technology Park
    Cornell University
 Ithaca, New York 14850

   phone: (607) 255-2080
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      Cost: $8.00+S&K
       SUBJECTS

          Fine Arts
           Science
                               Composting:
                                    Waste to
                                  Resources
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
This package includes a thirty-eight page teacher's
guide, a series of cards describing different
composting systems, a progress tracking sheet, and
two posters which illustrate the composting process
and provide suggestions on making composting more
successful. The materials explain: how composting
works, how to design and set up different composting
systems (e.g., mounds vs. turning  	
units), reasons for composting,
and ways to investigate and solve
problems with existing compost
piles. The guide includes several
investigations in which students
measure their pile's temperature,
draw pictures of microscopic and
  Grade Level
     4-8 '  * ,
> 4-     ^
   Length '
'" 3 8+pages

Date Published
visible creatures which inhabit their piles, measure
the rate at which different items decompose and under
what conditions, and experiment with using their
compost to help grow plants. The guide includes a
glossary and lists additional sources of information
about composting. Illustrations include diagrams and
black-and-white drawings.
;i 	 :: : * : " IK
BOTTOM
LINE
"Provides great facts and accurate
for building bins."
directions , , '
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     Written by: John Poore, Alexis
       Adams, & Deanne Roquet

           Eco Education
       275 East Fourth Street
             Suite 821
       Saint Paul, MN 55101

        phone: (612) 222-7691
         fax: (612) 222-3425
       e-mail: ecoed@minn.net
      website: www.blacktop.com/
            ecoeducation

      Cost: $39.95 +s&h Teachers
      Manual & one Guide Book
      $2.50 + s&h for each additional
            Guide Book
           SUBJECTS
              Fine Arts
           Language Arts
               Science
                                    Connections:
                                      Guide to a Healthy
                                           Environment
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
                      Connections is a guidebook to help students learn to
                      take care of the environment. Individual chapters
                      address habitat destruction, population growth, pollu-
                      tion, and other environmental concepts and issues.
                      Students are routinely encouraged to provide their
                      own artwork to blank spaces in the text. Each chapter
                      contains background information and provides ex-
                      amples of "Eco-Warriors", students
                      who have taken on environmental
                      projects or challenges. A number
                      of "Eco Assignments" are provided,
                      where students and their families
                      work together to measure their
                      household use of resources. An
                      Eco Guide at the back of the
                                  Grade Level
                                     ;5"8'
                                     LengtK,
                                    195 pages
                                 Date Published
                                 r-    1994
                      student book provides additional suggestions for
                      action projects. Included are a lengthy resource list
                      and a bibliography. The teacher's manual provides
                      additional background information, calendars, pre-
                      and post-tests with answers, data sheets, and masters
                      of handouts. It also contains investigations and dem-
                      onstrations, each listing a learner outcome, duration,
                      and discussion or journaling suggestions.

         feu
            BOTTOM
LINE
 "Very few materials so clearly delineate thfeiise of
 kinesthetic activities—this is a godsend for those
looking to integrate movement into the cumcqlum."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
Action
Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                        Open to inquiry.
                        Numerous activities build
                        awareness. Chapters build
                        on individual concepts.
                        Addresses regional, local,
                        and global scales.
Develops communication and
higher-level thinking skills.
Teaches self-efficacy and
personal responsibility. Very
action oriented.
                        Activities build on previous
                        knowledge. Provides for a
                        varied learning environment.
                        Very interdisciplinary and
                        learner-centered.
                        Adaptable to any location in
                        the U.S.  Background infor-
                        mation is thorough and
                        helpful. Lessons are well-
                        written and easy to use.
                             Factual information is rarely
                             referenced. Opposing
                             viewpoints generally not
                             included.
                                                      Does not encourage students
                                                      to arrive at their own conclu-
                                                      sions.
                              Learner outcomes are very
                              general.
                             Does not identify grade level
                             or target audience.
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                             Creepy Crawlies
                              &  the Scientific
                                       Method
                            Over  100 Hands-On Science
                              Experiments for Children
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
      Written by: Sally Stenhouse
             Kneidel

        Fulcrum Publishers
        350 Indiana Street
            Suite 350
        Golden, CO 80401

        phone: (800) 992-2908
        fax:(800)726-7112
    e-mail: fulcrum@concentric.net
   website: www.rulcrum-books.com

      Cost: $17.95 +s&h softcover
          SUBJECTS

             Science
           This book familiarizes students with the scientific
           method by having them practice the formulation of
           questions and hypotheses, developing methods,
           collecting data and reviewing results. The subjects for
           their inquiries are a variety of creatures, including
           spiders, worms, ant lions, slime mold, tadpoles, and
           mantises. The questions researched can be as simple
           as "Do crickets prefer houses with
           one door or two doors?" or "Do
           worms prefer damp or dry cond-
           itions?" More complicated research
           questions include the effect of
           temperature on the development
           of fruit flies. Hypotheses are
           suggested, along with ways to test
 'Grade Level
 <~  fc-6  ,
 '*Length
 '224 pages"
Date Published
   : 1993
           them. The author provides blank charts, tables, and
           other data garnering devices to enable students to
           research these questions and to record their findings.
           The text provides an overview of the scientific
           method and background information on all of the
           creatures studied, including materials lists and infor-
           mation on how to obtain and keep critters for class-
           room use. Appendices include lists of supply compa-
           nies, a bibliography, and an index. Illustrations consist
           of photographs, drawings and diagrams.
Ji!,
"li: '
s: 	
ill, 	 i
H,
BOTTOM
LINE
"Some of the richest learning environments I have seen
are in classrooms using the activities in this text."
<*
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        Fairness and
        Accuracy
        Depth
        Emphasis on
        Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Focuses on acquiring infor-
mation. Open to inquiry.
Photographs show a diverse
student body.
Includes chapter on connec-
tions between the experi-
ments. Experiments appropri-
ate to developmental level of
children.
Critical thinking is strongly
developed: hypothesizing,
observing, identifying,
analyzing data, etc.

Sources of specific pieces of
information are not cited.
Does little to reflect connec-
tions of the animals to their
environment.
              Not  Applicable.
Experiments are learner-
centered.
 Instructions are clear, con-
 cise, and easy to follow.
 Material is long-lived.
Book lacks goals and objec-
tives. Little attention given
to ethics of keeping animals
in classroom or using them
for experiments.
Contains no glossary or
teacher support. Vocabulary
may not be age-appropriate.
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                                   Cycling  Back
                                      to  Nature:
                             with Biodegradable Polymers
 Written by: Robert L. Horton, Joe E.
    Heimlich, & James R. Hollyer


   National 4-H Supply Service
    7100 Connecticut Avenue
 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4999

       phone: (301) 961-2934
        fax: (301) 961-2937
   website: www.fourhconncil.edu/

         Cost: $5.00+S&H
           SUBJECT

          Language Arts
              Science
           Social Studies
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           Using a combination of laboratory experiments,
           classroom discussion, scavenger hunts, reading, map
           drawings, and other activities, this book introduces
           students to some of the issues surrounding solid
           waste and some of the possible solutions. The book
           begins by exploring a number of natural cycles (e.g.,
           water cycle and carbon cycle) and goes on to discuss
           what happens when those cycles
           are interrupted or disturbed.
           Attention focuses on factors
           necessary for decomposition,
           problems associated with the
           disposal of plastics, and poss-
           ibilities of using biodegradable
           polymers for different products.
           Basic suggestions are given for developing a home
           compost pile. Activities come with a materials list
           and suggestions for processing the activity. Illustra-
           tions include drawings, charts, and maps. Appendi-
           ces include a list of different polymer labels for
           recycling and tips for writing letters to politicians.
 Grade Level
   lO&up
   Length
   68 pages

Date Published
    1996

H
BOTTOM
LINE
* * ^ -* **^
"Activities allow students to explore various a'spects
of natural and manufactured materials."
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         Characteristics
                           ""
                                                                 '
          Noted
           4,£i9*8-  «
                 ons
  w
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Material was reviewed by a
variety of experts. Some of the
information presented is
clearly referenced.
Includes a conceptual frame-
work and ideas are presented
logically. Focus is on explain-
ing facts and issues in context.
Encourages learners to collect
and draw conclusions from
data.
Encourages learners to take
personal responsibility.
Includes both classroom and
field-based activities.
Materials were well laid out
and easy to use.
Only presents single viewpoint
on recycling. Promotes use of
biodegradable polymers.
Does not emphasize critical
thinking or action skills.
Activities do not always
meet stated objectives.
Contains insufficient safety
instructions (e.g., for the use
of knives.)
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                               The  Digital  Field
                                       Trip  to  the
                                        Wetlands
      Digital Frog, International
           Trillium Place
      7377 Culfass Road, RR2
         Puslinch, Ontario
         Canada  NOB2JO

        phone: (519) 766-1097
         fax: (519) 767-9994
      e-mail: info@digitalfrog.com
              website:
         www.digitalfrog.com

      Cost: Individual $99.00+s&h
    Lab Pack (5 Users) $249.00 +s&h
            SUBJECT

              Science
           Social Studies
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
                     This CD-ROM program offers students an opportunity
                     to learn about wetlands and their ecology. Although
                     largely based on Cloud Lake in Ontario, Canada, the
                     program is designed to be used in conjunction with
                     local wetland field trips as well. The software consists
                     of five principal screens. Study of a Bog provides
                     information on succession and adaptation in bogs, as
                     well as a description of wetland
                     food webs. Field Trip to the Bog
                     is a virtual visit to Cloud Lake. It
                     contains photographs of numerous
                     sites and allows students to
                     retrieve additional information on
                     species of flora or fauna they
                     encounter. Wetland Types provides
                     information on the different types of wetlands and
                     includes an on-line quiz. Mechanics of a Wetland
                     provides information on nutrient cycles and explains
                     how wetlands prevent erosion. Our Endangered Wet-
                     lands provides information on the dangers facing
                     wetland habitats and some of the consequences of
                     wetland destruction. Some of the screens include brief
                     movies with audio narration. The accompanying binder
                     provides both teacher and student editions of a work-
                     book, which includes a field guide, questions, quizzes,
                     charts for documenting observations, and suggestions
                     on using the software program.
                             Grade Level
                               ''*8-12' „
                               Length
                             ,CD-ROJVf&
                            , -  Book
                            Date Published
                                1996
        HJ
            BOTTOM
LINE
"Materials could easily be integrated into
established curriculum and 35% useful for
      a wide variety 'oxf grade's/   /-
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Information is accurate.
Students are encouraged to
develop own ideas and conclu-
sions.
Concepts are clear.
Relies heavily on observation
and classification skills.
Does not cite sources of
information. Does not present
all perspectives (e.g., agricul-
ture). Some statistics will
require updating.
Some topics are given only
superficial treatment.
Weak on analytic and creative
thinking skills.
               Not   Applicable.
Lists learning objectives.
Provides resources for further
research.
Presentation of material is
clear and inviting.
Provides limited connec-
tions to learners' everyday
lives. Format is rigid,
"cookbook" style.
Graphics are of poor quality.

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      The National Arbor Day
            Foundation
         Member Services
         100 Arbor Avenue
     Nebraska City, NE 68410
        phone: (402) 474-5655
         fax: (402) 474-0820
      website: www.arborday.org
          Cost: $16.45+S&K

          SUBJECTS"

             Fine Arts
          Language Arts
              Science
           Social Studies
                                   Earth  Day  to
                                     Arbor  Day:
                                    An Opportunity for
                                          Stewardship
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
            This kit provides information and resources for those
            interested in developing an Arbor Day celebration
            built upon the concept of stewardship. The first
            section of the guide provides lessons and activities
            dealing with food chains, the importance of trees,
            personal beliefs and values, and paper consumption.
            Lesson plans include community tree surveys, paper-
            making, collages and billboards,
            and service projects. Instructions
            are provided for planting trees,
            choosing proper trees for planting,
            and identifying planting sites. The
            guide's second section contains
            ideas for developing an Arbor Day
            celebration. It contains suggestions
                                                               Grade Level
   Length
  74 pages &
  audiotape
Date Published
    1996
           for organizers, such as sample schedules and informa-
           tion about fund-raising, as well as songs, plays and
           poems about trees. Some of the text comes in both
           English and Spanish versions. An audiotape contains
           a reading of Giono's The Man who Planted Trees and
           fictional interviews with Herodotus, Theodore
           Roosevelt, and the founder of Arbor Day. The kit also
           includes sample proclamations, brochures, and two
           color posters.
           BOTTOM
            LINE
          "A very nice way to introduce students to making
                 a commitment to stewardship."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Information is accurate.
Many activities reflect
openness to inquiry.
Explains interdependence.
Encourages students to build
awareness of their own
neighborhood.


Applies skills to issues.
Emphasizes citizenship
skills. Makes use of math and
data collecting skills as well
as creative expression.
Encourages student action
and cooperation with other
individuals/organizations.
Teaches personal responsibil-
ity.
Utilizes different ways of
learning. Incorporates activi-
ties from different subject
areas.
Information is long-lived.
Materials are easy to use and
are adaptable.
Biased against treeless
ecosystems (e.g., prairie,
desert).
Weak on critical thinking
skills.
Does not provide goals and
objectives. Does not specify
grade level.
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                                      Earthways:
                                   Simple Environmental
                              Activities  for Young Children
       Written by: Carol Petrash

          Gryphon House
           P.O. Box 207
     Beltsville, MD 20704-0207

        phone: (301) 595-9500
         fax: (301) 595-0051
      website: www.ghbooks.com
          Cost: $16.95+S&H

           SUBJECTS"

              Fine Arts
               Health
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
            The activities in this book are divided into four chap-
            ters, one representing each season of the year. Each
            chapter then has four sections. The first offers sugges-
            tions for making the classroom environmentally
            friendly, such as by using non-toxic or reusable
            supplies. The second provides seasonal recommenda-
            tions for the development of an indoor garden. The
            third is a collection of ideas for
            seasonal craft projects. The author
            calls the fourth section "supplying
            the missing links"; these activities
            are designed to help students
            recognize and appreciate the
            connections between everyday
            objects and their natural origins.
 Grade Level
  -freK-2
   Length
  206 pages —
Date Published
 "',  1*992 ~,
            Among the activities are rolling candles from sheets
            of beeswax and creating desserts from berries the
            students have picked. The text includes lists of mail-
            order supply companies, background reading for
            teachers, environmental education organizations, and
            an index.

£3) BOTTOM "An atypical resource with a focus on using things ' / ' '" f .„
IHJL
I
~ T _ iium iiauure aiid recycled materials to develop an
•^ •" awareness of our earth's ways."
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                                                                Consideations
                                                                   * *"J ^XH? ^^  j-X  * K™,
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        Fairness and
        Accuracy
        Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                              Provides numerous refer-
                              ences.
                              Sequencing of activities helps
                              make connections clear.
                              Strong on action skills and on
                              encouraging creativity.
                              Involves children in recy-
                              cling, composting, and the
                              use of environmentally-
                              friendly materials.
                              Time and age group specified
                              for each activity. Allows for
                              learning outside the class-
                              room.
                              Activities are long-lived and
                              sequentially organized.
                              Uniform structure is em-
                              ployed throughout.
Concepts were given scant
attention.
Does not develop critical
thinking skills.
Does not really address the
student's role in nature.
Does not state goals or objec-
tives. Often calls for children
to use potentially dangerous
objects (needles, candles, etc.)
Some of the materials are not
easily obtained.
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                                    Eco-Inquiry
                           A Guide to Ecological Learning
                               Experiences for the Upper
                               Elementary/Middle Grades
       Written by: Kathleen Hogan

       Kendall-Hunt Publishing
             Company
        4050 Westmark Drive
      Dubuque,IA  52002-1840

         phone: (800) 228-0810
          fax: (800) 772-9165
     website: www.kendallhunt.com

           Cost: $36.95+s&h
           SUBJECT
             Science
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
           This curriculum involves students in experiments
           and research that will provide an understanding of
           ecological processes and how they affect a specific
           site in their local environment. The text is divided
           into three modules, each of which addresses a par-
           ticular concept area: food webs, nutrient cycling, and
           decomposition. During the course of this program,
           students become familiar with     	
           composting, seed growth, develop-
           ment of environmental impact
           statements, and evaluating the
           experience and training of
           scientists. Each module gives
           students opportunities to generate
           theories, conduct research,  and
           evaluate and process data. Individual lesson plans
           alert teachers to desired outcomes, needed materials,
           important vocabulary, preparation instruction, safety
           concerns, and ongoing means of assessment. Teach-
           ers are provided with narratives for introducing and
           describing the topics and activities, as well as sug-
           gestions for extensions. The text includes student
           worksheets, game cards, and illustrations.
 Grade Level
    5-8'
  ' Length
  392  pages
Date Published
   i 1994
            BOTTOM
            LINE
           "I like the development of making science and
               scientists seem real and interesting." --
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Illustrations show diversity.
Information is current. Materi-
als focus on inquiry.
                           Allows for investigations over
                           several weeks. Concepts are
                           taught in context.
                           Develops lab, creative prob-
                           lem solving, and observation
                           skills. Students develop their
                           own experiments. Uses group
                           skills.
                           Encourages sense of personal
                           responsibility.
Involves parents in learning
process. Inquiry is learner-
centered. Encourages many
forms of assessment.
                           Materials are long-lived,
                           adaptable, and have a clear
                           and helpful format.
                                                          Lists reviewers, but not
                                                          their affiliations.
                               Material is locally focused
                               and may lack regional and
                               global relevance.
                                                          Materials could be more
                                                          interdisciplinary.
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     Developed by: E2: Environment
             & Education

      Dale Seymour Publications
           P.O. Box 5026
       White Plains, NY 10602
        Ehone: (800) 872-1100
          fas: (800) 551-7637

          Cost:$13.95+s&h
          each teacher's guide
      $5.95 +s&h each student guide

    For Workshop Information Contact:
    E2: Environment & Education
          P.O. Box 20515
       Boulder, CO 80308-3515
        phone: (303) 442-3339
          fax: (303) 442-6633
     website: www.enviroaction.org

            SUBJECT

             Economics
               Health
          Language Arts
               Science
           Social Studies
                                     Environmental
                                                     TION!
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
            Environmental ACTION (Analyze, Consider Option,
            Take Action In Our Neighborhood) is a series of six
            modules, each addressing a different environmental
            issue. The issues covered include energy conserva-
            tion, food choices, biodiversity, chemicals, resource
            management, waste reduction, and water use. The
            modules can be used independently, consecutively,
            or in any combination. Each module
            contains a teacher guide and a
            student guide. Each is composed
            of several one-hour lessons which
            students can perform on their
            own or in small groups. Lessons
            include suggestions for follow-up
            that students can do at home.
            Modules conclude with students developing an
            action proposal. Masters of student worksheets,
            discussion questions, and wrap-up ideas are provided
            in the student editions. Student guides also include
            background information and a glossary. Teacher
            guides provide additional suggestions for facilitating
            the lessons, itemized concepts and objectives, special
            vocabulary, student responses to discussion ques-
            tions, and masters of quizzes with answers.
 Grade Level
   /8-12
   Length
varies per book
Date Published
    1998

fcL
BOTTOM
LINE
"The strength of this materialis its action /
orientation. Action steps are clear and explain ,
concepts in community/school context."
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  ^ /
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Reviewed by educators and
content specialists. Graphics
represent a variety of cultures.
Very open to inquiry.
Addresses concepts in context.
Encourages critical and
creative thinking. Builds
investigative and action skills.
Presents idea that individual
actions make a difference.
Strong on action component.
Makes clear connections to
learners' lives. Highly learner-
centered.
Both student and teacher
guides are clear. Support
material and workshops are
available.
Extent of balance is ques-
tionable in some modules.
Facts will need updating.
Provides minimal back-
ground information.
Cost of entire set may be
prohibitive.
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                         Environmental
                       Resource Guide:
                         Air Quality - Grades 3-5
 Written by: Air and Waste
 Management Association
    Education Council

    Customer Service
     P.O. Box 1020
  Sewickley,PA  15143
  phone: (800) 275-5851
     (412) 741-1288
    fax: (412) 741-0609

 Cost: $30.50 +s&h for Air &
    Waste Management
   Association Members
$40.50 +s&h for non-members

     SUBJECTS

       Fine Arts
         Health
     Language Arts
     Mathematics
        Science
     Social Studies
                                         IN A NUTSHELL
The lessons in this guide are designed to provide
elementary school students with an introduction to
air, air quality issues, and pollution control and
prevention. Topics include effects of air pollution
on human health, ways to detect radon and carbon
monoxide, acid precipitation, smog, wind scales,
global warming, and the dispersion of air pollutants.
Individual lessons last from one to  	
four class periods and consist of
several related activities; many
have different versions for specific
grades. Activities include scientific
experiments, discussion, drama,
making nontoxic cleaners, creating
mobiles, puzzles, and readings.
The guide lists topics, time requirements, subjects,
objectives, required materials, follow-up and exten-
sion activities. Resource lists are also provided for
each lesson. The curriculum contains a glossary,
fifteen pages of fact sheets, masters for worksheets
and handouts, and diagrams to illustrate experiments.
Parallel modules are available for grades K-2 and 6-8.
 Grade Level
   ',3-5 :-
   Length  '
 */y 250 pages'
Date Published
    1996

fcL
BOTTOM
LINE
"I liked the coverage of indoor air quality. If is ' -
in-deptii and covered familiar sources that -
students can do something about" *' „,
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         'C3hamc4ryt^s ?!^
                              ;Strei|gths
 Xfl.
  ^t^
  ear
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
Action
Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                        Information appears to be
                        accurate.
                        Clusters activities around
                        concepts. Addresses historical
                        context.
                        Uses some critical and
                        creative thinking skills.
                        Applies skills to specific
                        issues.
Identifies action steps to take
at home.
                        Connects information to
                        learners' everyday lives.
                        Builds upon prior knowledge.
                        Contains some outdoor
                        activities.
                        Instructions are clear and
                        complete. Lessons are
                        adaptable. Most equipment
                        is inexpensive and easily
                        obtained.
                             Weak in terms of showing
                             consequences of poor air
                             quality, except in regards to
                             humans.
                             Little linkage to social or
                             economic issues.
                             Safety instructions are not
                             always made clear to stu-
                             dents. Some information
                             may be too advanced for
                             3rd - 5th graders.
                                         eMMply: siijiple.to
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   Written by: Lee Hunter, Richard
    Goodman, MaryJo Diem, Steve
      Middleton & Carrie Casey

      Globe Fearon Customer
          Service Center
        4350 Equity Drive
          P.O. Box 2649
    Columbus, OH  43216-2649

       phone: (800) 848-9500
        fax: (614) 771-7361
             website:
     http://www.globefearon.com

          Cost: $8.95 +S&H
           SUBJECT

              Science
          Social Studies
                                Environmental
                                         Science:
                                         Water & Air
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
           This student textbook explores some of the
           environmental concerns associated with water
           and air. The text begins by discussing the chemical
           composition of water, and goes on to describe how
           water travels through air and soil, sources of fresh-
           water, how much water is used and treated, and
           how the learner is affected by water quality and
           availability. The second half of
           the book discusses the
           chemical properties of air,
           air pollution, acid precipitation,
           and climate change. The text is
           interspersed with laboratory and
           field activities, review and dis-
           cussion questions, and a series
           of challenges entitled "You Solve It." The text
           includes a glossary, an index, and a resource
           directory. Illustrations consist of photographs,
           drawings, and charts. Important vocabulary
           words appear in bold type.
 Grade Level
   6,& up
  , Length
  92 pages
Date Published
  *  1995

H,
BOTTOM
LINE
"The information and activities provide a teacher with a
supplement for a broad-based unit on water and air."
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 Z^^.i
 ml
    '
        Fairness and
        Accuracy
        Depth
        Emphasis on
        Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
        Instructional
        Soundness
         Usability
Addresses and identifies
concepts. Provides students
with context for information.
Provides laboratory, field
studies, and case studies for
application of skills.
Provides age-appropriate
suggestions for action.
Opportunities to learn
through a variety of sources
and activities.
 Logical, easy to follow
 sequence.
                              Some information is
                              ambiguously phrased and
                              could lead students to
                              inaccurate conclusions. Fails
                              to cite some data sources.
Weak on creative thinking
skills.
Assumes that some courses
of action are preferable or
are a goal for students.
Largely teacher driven.

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       Texas Natural Resource
      Conservation Commission
          P.O. Box 13087
       Austin, TX 78711-3087

          Publication GI-207

        phone: (512) 239-0028
          fax: (512) 239-4488
        JDD: (800) RELAY TX
      website: www.tnrcc.state.tx.us

      Cost: No charge for first copy.
        Additional copies $3.25
           SUBJECT

              Science
          Social Studies
                               Environmental
                              Teaching  Guide
                                  21 Ways to Bring the
                                 Environment  into the
                                         Classroom
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
           This three-part manual contains twenty-one lesson
           plans. The first section deals with air quality and
           includes activities that teach about air pressure,
           temperature inversion, the role of plants in producing
           oxygen, and the use of scrubbers to prevent air
           pollution. Section two is concerned with waste
           management and recycling, and includes projects
           that involve reusing materials and
           increase awareness of waste. The
           third section addresses water
           quality and includes making models
           of aquifers, experiments with water
           and oils, and exploring sources of
           water pollution. Each activity lists
           a purpose, appropriate grade,
           objective, background information, materials re-
           quired, and the source from which the activity was
           taken. Several activities also include discussion
           ideas, suggestions for enrichment, or assessment
           tools.
 Grade Level
    K-6, '
  j /
   Length
s  62'pages,,
 ,   //  -  '
Date Published
'  *  1996
1
1
fe
BOTTOM
LINE
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       •Strengfip5
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        Fairness and
        Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Cites sources. Open to inquiry.
Thematic in approach. Builds
awareness of pollution and
how people respond to pollut-
ants. Builds on what students
already know.
Skills are tied to issues. Builds
analytic and critical thinking
skills.
Encourages students to
identify alternatives to their
current consumer behavior.
Makes connections to learners'
everyday lives. Activities are
interdisciplinary and learner-
centered. Uses cooperative
learning groups.
Text is clear and easy to use.
Materials required are afford-
able and simple.
Some activities do not
promote multiple view-
points.
Goals are identified by
number but not spelled out.
All learning takes place in
the classroom.
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     Written by: Deborah E. Brouse
       & Pamela B. Wasserman

      Zero Population Growth
       1400 Sixteenth St. NW,
             Suite 320
       Wahington, DC 20036

        phone: (202) 332-2200
         fax: (202) 332-2302
        website: www.zpg.org

          Cost: $19.95 +s&h
           SUBJECT

            Economics
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social Studies
                              For Earth's  Sake:
                               Lessons in Population and
                                      the Environment
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           This kit consists of materials and lessons designed to
           teach students about human population and its
           connection to the environment. The materials
           include a teacher's guide, which explains the content
           of the kit and provides suggestions for use; a
           poster giving population data for the world in 19 9 2;
           a list of resources on the topic of popula-
           tion; and seventeen activity
           modules. The kit also includes an
           informational master, complete
           with a glossary and discussion
           questions, designed to provide
           students with basic informat-
           ion about population issues. A
           brochure provides a collection of
           150 actions that individuals can take to make a
           difference. Each activity module lists a concept,
           objective, and related subject areas, gives back-
           ground information or  suggestions for extended
           learning, and includes form masters and worksheets
           when appropriate. Illustrations are charts, diagrams,
           and drawings.
 Grade Level
    6~=10
  ' Length
  70 -fpages  -
Date Published
    1992   ,

pa
1
BOTTOM
LINE
"Poses questions which could lead to in-depth ^ - ^- <- f_.
discussion or study,";
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Encourages student inquiry.
Explores different cultures
and cultural norms.
Clearly states concepts.
Explains the complexity of
and connections between
different topics.
 Builds skills in mathematics,
 data collection, cost benefit
 analysis, and other critical
 thinking skills.
Encourages personal sense of
responsibility.
Offers a variety of ap-
proaches and diversity in
teaching styles (visual,
tactile, etc.). Includes group
activities.
Activities are user-friendly
and require few materials.
Layout is clear and easy to
follow.
Some information is dated.
Presents single viewpoint
and does not address those
who claim that population is
not a problem. Some materi-
als appear prescriptive in
nature.
Some materials guide
students to canned responses
and thus limit critical
thinking. Some suggested
actions may not be age
appropriate.
Could benefit from having
more background informa-
tion for teachers.
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                               Global Change
                                     Education
                              Resource  Guide
     Edited by: Lynn L. Mortensen

     Office of Global Programs
       National Oceanic and
     Atmospheric Administration
        attn: John Kermond
       1100 Wayne Avenue,
            Suite 1225
      Silver Spring, MD 20910

     phone: (301) 427-2089 ext. 28
         fax: (301) 427-2222
      e-mail: gray@ogp.noaa.gov

          Cost: No charge
         (while supplies last)
           SUBJECT
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social Studies
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           Developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
           Administration, this collection of materials brings
           together scientific journal articles, selections from
           activity guides, and lessons from other educational
           materials to comprise a teaching unit on the scientific
           discussion of global temperature change. Chapters
           address natural climate changes, the greenhouse effect,
           the rise in sea levels, ozone      	
           depletion, and how the global
           ecosystem is responding to these
           stressors. Social effects and
           considerations are also addressed.
           A final chapter looks at decision-
           making around these scientifically
           uncertain issues. Most information
 Grade Level
    K-12
   < Length
  402 pages
Date Published
   ' 1994
           is given in text form although some activities and
           experiments are included. Also available is a set of 48
           full-colored transparency masters and a videotape
           showing several scientists discussing and explaining
           climate change issues. The material is illustrated with
           photographs, drawings, charts, maps, and tables. A
           bibliography of related materials is also provided.
           Many of the chapters come from United Nations and
           U.S. Government publications, and are available in
           different languages.

feL
BOTTOM
LINE
"As it is, this is a resource guide. It provides a great
deal of information that could add to an educator's
information base."-, >, "* ' " •>' ' • ' "* ^
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   Fairness and
   Accuracy
   Depth
   Emphasis on
   Skills Building
   Action
   Orientation
   Instructional
   Soundness
   Usability
                                Presents global and national
                                positions. Includes many
                                primary sources. Materials are
                                referenced and peer-reviewed.
                                Gives attention to scale,
                                awareness, and concepts.
                                Includes many opportunities
                                for practicing scientific
                                inquiry and evaluation skills.
                                               Not   Applicable.
                                Provides a variety of formats.
                                Some lessons connect subject
                                matter to students' lives.
                                Provides helpful background
                                information.
Provides much information
but few lesson plans for
teachers. Not designed for
learner-centered instruction.
Contains few hands-on
activities.

Some sections may be too
complicated even for high
school students.
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      Edited by: Heidi Miller &
          Amy Schaefer

    Ohio Sea Grant Publications
     The Ohio State University
        1314KinnearRoad
    Columbus, OH 43212-1194

       phone: (614) 292-8949
    e-mail: cruickshank.3@osu.edu
       website: sg.ohio-st.edu

    Cost: GLIMCES $3.00 (EP080)
       Scenarios $6.00 (EP078)
          price includes s&h
          SUBJECT

             Health
         Language Arts
             Science
          Social Studies
                                   Great Lakes
                                 Instructional
                              Material  for  the
                              Changing Earth
                                System  (GLIMCES)
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
          This book contains thirty-one exercises and support-
          ing information dealing with global climate change
          and the specific consequences these changes might
          have for the Great Lakes region. The consequences
          are examined in a number of different contexts,
          from the very general to the very specific. Chapters
          address the effects that climate change could have on
          bird populations, forest succession,
          exotic species, agriculture, recreat-
          ional water use, and shipping.
          Students participate in role plays,
          argue mock trials, solve mathem-
          atical equations, review maps and
          charts, and conduct laboratory
          experiments with lake nutrients.
          Each activity lists objectives, materials needed or
          suggested, review questions (with  answers), masters
          of handouts and worksheets, extensions, and refer-
          ences. The introduction provides a brief abstract
          explaining each of the activities. Each is also corre-
          lated and cross-referenced to one often 'scenarios'.
          These are brochures of background information on
          specific questions or issues surrounding climate
          change. Illustrations consist of drawings, charts,
          maps, graphs, and cartoons.
 Grade Level
  '  5-12
?,  Length
,  204 pages •

Date Published
    1995
           BOTTOM
           LINE
           "Great for the teacher who wants to add moire
               depth to his/her science teaching."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Clearly cites sources of
information. Text is open to
inquiry and provides a bal-
anced presentation of differing
views.
Discusses local and global
aspects of issues. Fosters
awareness. Makes correlations
between natural and built
environments.
Employs cost/benefit analysis,
problem solving, laboratory
skills. Students apply scientific
and analytic skills to issues.
Students reflect on their values
regarding specific policies and
legislation.
Uses expanded learning
environment. Lessons are
interdisciplinary and make use
of different learning styles.
Material is made relevant to
learners' lives.

Activity abstracts are helpful.
Correlated with national
science standards and bench-
marks for scientific literacy.
                                                            Focuses almost exclusively
                                                            on Great Lake states. Some
                                                            data will need updating.
                                                            Provides little information
                                                            on use of Great Lakes by
                                                            different cultures.
                                                            Weak on self-efficacy. Does
                                                            not really focus on action.
                                                           Layout is rather confusing at
                                                           first.
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                           Growing  Together
                         with  the  Treetures:
                               Activity Guide Series 1
      Written by: Bobbi Schnell


     For ordering information
       phone: (800) 863-7175

             or visit

     website: www.treetures.com


       Cost: $ 5.00 includes s&h


           SUBJECT

            Fine Arts
              Health
          Language Arts
             Science
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
           Treetures are imaginary characters crafted to help
           children learn about trees. With names such as
           Chlorophyllis, Rootie, and Arbor E. Turn, the charac-
           ters provide mnemonics to teach important facts about
           trees and tree parts, and appear in stories that help
           explain tree biology. The book consists of two differ-
           ent sets of activities, one designed for K-3 and the
           other for grades 4-6. The K-3
           section includes simple coloring
           and art activities that focus on
           identifying tree parts, making a
           Treetures book, and playing a
           photosynthesis game. The
           activities for 4-6 graders include
           experiments on transpiration, a
           community debate, tree word games, leaf rubbings
           and other art projects, and lessons about tree products.
           Student worksheets and handouts are included. Illus-
           trations consist of drawings, charts, and diagrams.
 Grade Level
   PreK-6
   Length
  58 pages
Date Published
    1997

g) BOTTOM »A
fejJL I
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stimulating, creative approach to getting little ^ones
into the magic that is trees."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         SkiUs Building
Action
Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                        Includes tree stories from
                        diverse cultures. Information
                        appears accurate.
                        Teaches different concepts for
                        different age levels. Develops
                        awareness of trees, their
                        functions, and tree products.
                        Encourages use of imagina-
                        tion. Stresses skills through-
                        out.
Affiliations of contributors
not cited.
Very simplistic presentation.
                                               Not   Applicable.
                        Correlates activities to science
                        benchmarks. Makes use of
                        different ways of learning.
                        Easily reproduced. Informa-
                        tion is long-lived. Pages are
                        easy to read and clearly laid
                        out.
Provides minimal back-
ground information for
teachers. Lacks goals and
objectives. May be too
simplistic for grades 5 or 6.
Does not substantiate all
claims.
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                             Hands-On Minds-On Science:
                                 Environmental
                                            Issues
     Written by: Pauline Chandler

   Teacher Created Materials Inc.
        6421 Industry Way
     Westminster, CA 92683

       phone: (800) 662-4321
          (714) 891-7895
        fax: (714) 892-0283
     website: teachercreated.com
          Cost:$11.95+s&h

           SUBJECTS"
             Fine Arts
               Health
           Language Arts
               Science
           Social Studies
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           This book begins with a systematic introduction to the
           scientific method and science process skills. It goes
           on to provide suggestions on teaching and applying
           other learning skills relevant to the study of environ-
           mental issues, such as defining and identifying issues,
           determining who is affected by them, and providing a
           structure to use in analyzing different people's per-
           spectives. Later chapters provide   	
           suggestions on structuring invest-
           igations into specific environmental
           issues, such as solid water manage-
           ment, air and water quality, and
           land use. For each issue, individual
           questions are posed along with
           ideas for engaging students in an
 Grade Level
     3-5 \,^
   Length
  -96 pages'
Date Published
   ' 1994
            experiential understanding of the issue. Activities
            include measuring the amount of recyclable material
            in garbage, listing household toxins, conducting
            experiments with gasses or soil types, and using
            pop bottles to simulate the greenhouse effect. Each
            activity includes suggestions for preparing the class
            for the activity, a list of materials needed, a descrip-
            tion of the procedure, and suggestions for extensions
            and closure. The text provides masters of handouts, a
            glossary, bibliography, and assessment forms, and is
            illustrated with drawings and charts.
            BOTTOM
            LINE
             "Individually, these are excellent activities
                 and materials integrating life skill
                     development and issues."    ;-;
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                                          'Noted
   Considerations
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                         Expresses different view-
                         points and encourages
                         inquiry. Sources of informa-
                         tion are referenced.
                         Establishes a broad awareness
                         of environmental issues.
                         Builds knowledge and under-
                         standing through experiences.
                         Utilizes critical thinking
                         skills. Each issue incorporates
                         a personal action component.
                         Provides opportunities for
                         students to think about
                         personal and community
                         actions. Develops sense of
                         personal responsibility.
                         Information is made relevant
                         to students. Uses a variety of
                         activities and learning styles.
                         Includes assessment tools.
                         Materials are easily
                         reproducible. Activities are
                         organized in a consistent
                         manner.
Includes some directive
statements. Some fact sheets
are time-sensitive and will
require updating. Some
perspectives are understated.
Lessons are very teacher-
driven. Targeted age group
is not clear. Objectives are
not stated.
Provides little background
information.
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     Developed by: Jane Boston &
          Stephen Commins
        Stanford Program on
          International and
      Cross-Cultural Education
        (SPICE) Institute for
        International Studies
    Littlefield Center, Room 14C
         300 Lausen Street
     Stanford, CA 94305-5013
        phone: (800) 578-1114
         fax: (650) 723-6784
              e-mail:
    spice.sales@forsythe.stanford.edu
              website:
      http://www-iis.stanford.edu

          Cost:$39.95+s&h

            SUBJECT

             Economics
               Science
           Social Studies
                                         How Can
                                     Biodiversity
                                   Be
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
            This book contains a series of activities designed to
            teach students about important issues in biological
            preservation, as well as challenges and questions
            faced by policy makers. There are six principal activi-
            ties in the collection dealing with species preservation,
            regenerative or sustainable use, the establishment of
            biosphere reserves, eco-tourism, public/private part-
            nerships, and organizational
            structure behind policy decisions.
            For each activity, background
            information, an outline, extension
            questions, and handout masters are
            provided. Supportive materials
            include maps, charts, text, and
            lists of additional resources.
 Grade Level
    6-10
   ^Length
  120-pages
Date Published
 .--, 1996
            Supplementing the main activities are two orienting
            activities on the concept of biodiversity and a closing
            activity that involves developing a local action plan.
            The text of the Convention on Biological Diversity is
            included in the appendix. The package includes two
            extra sets of activity cards.
            BOTTOM
            LINE
           "Fosters an understanding of how issues can be
                 investigated and plans developed,"
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
Depth
Emphasis on
Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                       Encourages research and
                       inquiry. Ensures balance by
                       involving students in role-
                       play activities.
Includes both local and global
concerns. Links concepts to
real-life situations.
Employs fact-finding, data
analysis, and decision-making
skills.
                       Demonstrates impact individu-
                       als can have.
                       Involves cooperative group
                       work and other learning
                       modes. Clearly states goals
                       and objectives.
                       Student materials are easy to
                       reproduce. Binder format
                       allows for addition of updated
                       information or additional
                       activities.
                              Little mention of the opinions
                              of native people cited in case
                              studies.
Student resource cards provide
only minimal information.
                              Only the final activity takes
                              students out of the class-
                              room.
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    Written by: Mark T. Denoncour

    New Hampshire Department
     of Environmental Services
          6 Hazen Drive
       Concord, NH 03301
         hone: (603) 271-3503
         fax: (603) 271-2867
        il: jconnor@des.state.nh.us
     Cost: $94.95 teacher's guide,
      video, & 20 student guides
     Individual pieces are available

          SUBJECTS

          Language Arts
            Mathematics
              Science
           Social Studies
                                      Interactive
                                   Lake  Ecology
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           This curriculum contains seven lessons on lakes,
           water, and lake ecology. The student guide includes
           text, diagrams, instructions for conducting experi-
           ments, note sheets, and a glossary. Important vocabu-
           lary words are italicized throughout, and chapters
           conclude with review questions. Lesson topics include
           properties of water, succession, pollution, lake classi-
           fication, food chains, and water-   	
           sheds. A final chapter reviews the
           information of the seven lessons
           and encourages students to take
           part in action projects. The teacher's
           guide lists objectives for each
           lesson, answers to review quest-
           ions, procedures for conducting
 Grade Level
     5-8   .,,
  , Length
  105 pages
Date Published
<  " 1991   '
           experiments, and teaching instructions. The appendi-
           ces include illustrations (diagrams, maps, or draw-
           ings) of the major ideas presented in the chapters,
           worksheet masters, time frame charts, suggestions for
           field trips, a final test, and a bibliography. An accom-
           panying video covers the topics of the seven chapters
           and includes interviews with scientists and additional
           illustrations of the concepts covered.
:; •'. ";,-;
H
BOTTOM
LINE
"This would be a beneficial resource for an environmental^ 'c 7 1 <- ,
educator, especially when working with a classroom on a
pre- or post-activity basis." - ,/, ,«,,'' \
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                          cs
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
Emphasis on
Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
Instructional
Soundness
         Usability
                        Information is factually
                        accurate.
                        Emphasizes ecological
                        concepts. Looks at change
                        over time.
Makes use of critical thinking
skills. Students develop
hypotheses regarding experi-
ments.
                        Promotes action; encourages
                        learners to share information
                        with others. Identifies ways
                        learners can make a differ-
                        ence.
Combines hands-on activi-
ties, field trips, guest speak-
ers, and other teaching
strategies. Includes assess-
ment options.
                        Materials are long-lived, easy
                        to use, and adaptable.
                              Presents a conservationist
                              bias.
                                                              Does not state goals.
                             Student book is uninviting.
                             May not be relevant to those
                             who do not live near a lake.

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                     The
he  Intriguing Past:
Fundamentals  of
     Archaeology
       A Teacher's Guide
 Written by: Shelly Smith, Jeanne
Moe, Kelly Letts, Danielle Paterson

U.S. Department of the Interior
 Bureau of Land Management
 Heritage Education Program
       P.O. Box 758
     Dolores, CO 81323

 phone: (970) 882-4811 Ext 120
  e-mail: dramsay@co.bhn.gov
      Cost: $15.00+s&h
        SUBJECTS

        Language Arts
            Science
        Social Studies
                                          IN A NUTSHELL
    The eight lessons in this teacher's guide are drawn
    from an earlier, larger collection, Intrigue of the Past:
    Investigating Archaeology, which was a product of
    Utah's archaeology program. Lessons range from
    fifteen to ninety minutes in length and many are
    designed for classes divided into smaller groups.
    Students learn about the importance of studying the
    past and develop important cognitive	
    skills, such as classifying different
    objects, forming hypotheses, and
    understanding the difference be-
    tween observing and inferring. By
    means of games, discussions, and
    other activities, students become
    familiar with the nature of archaeo-
 Grade Level
 %   4-7  ;
        y
_ ,  Length ,
  40 pages
«       *f
Date Published
 '  "1997'
    logical research, develop a timeline of important
    events in their own lives, and take part in a an
    archaeological 'dig' in a pile of garbage. Each lesson
    is referenced for subject, skills, learning strategies,
    duration, and class size. Objectives, materials,
    important vocabulary, background information, and
    links to the larger curriculum are included. Each
    lesson also lists closure and opening suggestions,
    worksheets and masters. Illustrations consist of black-
    and-white drawings and charts.

fci
BOTTOM
LINE
"Activities require students to bring in1 photos or '
objects that represent their past — an excellent hook
for instilling a sense of ownership." * '• :
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Cites sources of information.
Field tested by a large
number of teachers.
Increases awareness of built
environments of the past.
Develops a wide range of
critical thinking skills.
Learners are encouraged to
draw their own conclusions.
Promotes civic responsibility.
                               Uses a variety of instructional
                               methods. Clearly states goals
                               and objectives. Material is
                               made relevant to learners'
                               lives.
Material is clear and easy to
use. Workshops are available
to help teachers incorporate
archaeology into the class-
room. Supplies needed are
easily accessible.
                                                            Few opportunities for
                                                            inquiry. Does not reflect
                                                            urban archaeology.
                                                            Addresses problem of
                                                            artifact collecting, but does
                                                            not provide suggestions for
                                                            student action.
                             Relies heavily on paper and
                             pencil activities.
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                            Investigating  &
                                 Evaluating
                             Environmental
                          Issues & Actions:
                           Skill Development Program
    Written by: Harold Hungerford,
      Ralph Litherland, R. Ben
      Peyton, John Ramsey &
           TrudiVolk

    Stipes Publishing Company
       10-12 Chester Street
      Champaign, IL 61820
       phone: (217) 356-8391
        fax: (217) 356-5753

         Cost: $24.80+s&h
         teacher's edition
     $12.80 +S&K student's edition

         SUBJECTS

           Economics
         Language Arts
          Mathematics
             Science
         Social Studies
                                          IN A NUTSHELL
          This material is designed to give students the tools to
          investigate and evaluate environmental issues.
          Students are first introduced to definitions of envi-
          ronment,' then are led through processes of identify-
          ing issues and research questions, conducting inves-
          tigations, interpreting data, and developing action
          strategies based on research. Topics addressed
          include: understanding the
          differences between conclusions
          and inferences, doing research on
          issues in libraries, recognizing
          values associated with belief
          statements, and how to organize
          and present data. As part of
          the curriculum, students are
          responsible for completing and reporting on an issue
          investigation. The material is interspersed with case
          studies, quotes from original documents  on specific
          environmental discussions, cartoons, photographs,
          and charts. The teacher's guide provides  additional
          background information, a discussion of environ-
          mental literacy, and suggestions for teaching the
          unit.
 Grade Level
   Length
 X270 page's
Date Published

fcl
BOTTOM
LINE
"Great job on getting kids 'to think for themselves
and to analyze their own ideas?1 • ^ l •
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          Fairness and
          Accuracy
          Depth
        Emphasis on
        Skills Building
          Action
          Orientation
          Instructional
          Soundness
          Usability
                                Case studies reflect diversity
                                of issues and geographic
                                areas. References sources of
                                information. Provides bal-
                                anced presentations and
                                encourages inquiry.
                                Promotes an awareness of
                                issues. Students encouraged
                                to explore own beliefs.
                                Teaches concepts in context.
Strong on critical thinking
and application of skills to
issues.
                                Includes entire section on
                                action. Stresses looking at
                                problems from a variety of
                                perspectives and acting only
                                after careful reflection of the
                                issues.
                                Goals and objectives are
                                clearly spelled out.
                                Adaptable and easy to use.
                                Instructions are clear and
                                concise.
                             Relies largely on reading to
                             learn skills. Involves few
                             lab or field work exercises.
                             Case studies and data will
                             need to be updated.
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    Written by: Chemical Education
       for Public Understanding
         Program (CEPUP)

     VWR Scientific Products
        Science Education
          P.O. Box 5229
     Buffalo Grove, LL 60089

        phone: (800) 727-4368
        fax: (800) 676-2540
              e-mail:
      sarwel@sargentwelch.com
    website: www.sargentwelch.com

    Cost: $19.99 +s&h teacher's guide
     $169.99 +s&h for complete kit
          SUBJECTS

               Health
              Science
           Social Studies
                                  Investigating
                                 Gr oundwa ter:
                                    The Fruitvale Story
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
                     The book provides a structured series of lessons and
                     activities in which students learn about groundwater
                     and investigate a case of groundwater pollution. In
                     the first two of the book's seven sections, students
                     learn and experiment with basic facts about ground-
                     water, such as water movement and concentration of
                     chemicals. In sections three through five, students
                     study and plan additional research   	
                     on a groundwater contamination
                     situation in the fictional town of
                     Fruitvale. Working in small groups,
                     students plan their own course of
                     action and find the information
                     necessary to determine the source
                     of the pollution. The final two
                                Grade Level
                                    6-9
                                ,  Length
                                ,N 84'pages ,
                               Date Published
                                 - 1991
                     sections involve the students in role-play activities,
                     where they act out a town meeting to decide how best
                     to clean up the contamination. Supports include
                     student sheets, masters of handouts and other project
                     materials, complete instructions for setting up the
                     experiments, background information, an achievement
                     test, information on obtaining supplies, and a glos-
                     sary. Illustrations consist of maps, charts, drawings,
                     and photographs.
        fcs
            BOTTOM
LINE
"An inquiry-based., problem-solving approach to
learning about the environment and the results of
           poor decision making."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                        Factually accurate. Provides
                        different viewpoints and
                        allows students to make their
                        own decisions.
                        Students learn concepts in
                        stages. Examines short- and
                        long-term issues.
                        Makes use of both critical and
                        creative thinking skills.
                        Applies skills to issues. Uses
                        interpersonal and group skills.
                        Role-play gives an example
                        of citizen involvement
                        resulting in change.
                        Very learner-centered.
                        Clearly states goals and
                        learner outcomes. Accommo-
                        dates different learning styles.
                        Package is long-lived, clear,
                        and easy to use. Can be
                        adapted to different situations
                        or locations.
                                                             Does not relate to learners'
                                                             own community or personal
                                                             behaviors.
                                                             All activities are designed as
                                                             classroom activities.  .
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     Developed by: USDA Forest
      Service, Pacific Northwest
              Region
    Natural Resource Education
           Coordinator
        U.S. Forest Service
    Leavenworth Ranger Station
          600 Sherbourne
     Leavenworth, WA 98826

         fax: (509) 548-5817
       e-mail: Thomas_Susan_l/
     r6pnw_wenatchee@fs.fed.us

          Cost: No charge

           SUBJECT

            Fine Arts
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social  Studies
                                  Investigating
                                            Your
                                  Environment
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           This large collection of activities on a number of
           different topics was originally developed by the U.S.
           Forest Service. The first of four sections, "Basic
           Environments", addresses such items as plants, ani-
           mals, measuring skills, roles of species, and water
           volume. The next section, "Unique Environments",
           adds lessons on dunes, built environments, deserts,
           and ponds, among others.
           "Extending Your Environment"
           incorporates activities that
           challenge students to study,
           compare and make decisions
           regarding land use, and includes
           area studies and simulation
           exercises. The final section,
           "Investigation Spin-offs", gives suggestions to teach-
           ers for making the activities more meaningful to
           students. Each activity lists concepts, objectives,
           materials needed, processes used, time requirements,
           and suggestions for closure and transition. Masters are
           provided for handouts and student information pages.
           Appendices include supply lists, references, and
           learning goals for Oregon and Washington.
' , Grade Level
    6-12
   Length
 ,964'pages
Date Published
    1993

H,
BOTTOM
LINE
"This guide has good classroom activities to
discuss basic environmental concepts."
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         Characteristics'
                                                                    lOthel
          Noted
 if
  So-

  SjSfe-
  -,. *,'«
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Information appears accurate.
Inquiry is encouraged.
Covers a large number of
environmental topics. Builds
awareness.
Strong in developing critical
and creative thinking skills
(data collection, analysis,
interpretation, problem solv-
ing).
Does not cite references.
Gives teachers and students a
framework for investigating
issues but does not address
issues directly.
No clear conceptual frame-
work.
              Not  Applicable.
Lists objectives, concepts and
principles. Units are student-
centered. Connects well to
learners' everyday lives.
Forms are reproducible.        Some activities require
Connects to national stan-      specialized supplies which
dards. Activities are adaptable   may need to be ordered.
and long-lived.
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                                   The  Leopold
                            Education  Project:
                                 Lessons  in a Land Ethic
     Leopold Education Project
       1783 Buerkley Circle
      Saint Paul, MN 55110

       phone: (651) 773-2000
         fex: (651) 773-5500
              e-mail:
      lep@pheasantsforever.org
             website:
           www.lep.org

     Cost: Distributed in trainings
         which require a fee.
          SUBJECTS

             Fine Arts
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
           Social Studies
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           This curriculum is based on the writings of Aldo
           Leopold, in particular the first section of his A Sand
           County Almanac. The curriculum contains the text of
           Leopold's original work, a teacher's guide, lesson
           plans, task cards, and a video. Lessons in a Land
           Ethic, the teacher's guide, offers twenty-one lessons
           on conservation and nature. The lessons are based on
           selections from Leopold's writings
           and are arranged thematically by
           season. Each lesson lists objectives,
           vocabulary, background infor-
           mation, location, and suggestions
           for evaluation and extension.
           Masters of student worksheets
           are provided when appropriate.
           The guide includes a glossary, bibliography, and list
           of references. Environmental Heroes and Heroines
           provides three lesson plans which discuss past and
           present heroes and explore students' values. A set of
           nineteen task cards provides students with ideas for
           specific observations or experiments to perform while
           walking through a natural area. A fifty-six minute
           biographical video describes the development of
           Leopold's land ethic. The project also produces news-
           letters and offers trainings to certify instructors to
           facilitate workshops.
' Grade Level

'.'    5-8
   Length/
   '89 page,.
teacher's guide"
Date Published
  - 1995
' 1
BOTTOM
L
I
N
E
"Highly recommended due to unique topic,# teacher / /^ ^
resources, and potential to impact attitudes for life." *
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          Fairness and
          Accuracy
          Depth
          Emphasis on
          Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Information is straightfor-
ward and referenced. At-
tempts to give a balanced
presentation of controversial
                                  issues.
Shows development of ideas
and issues over time. Materi-
als tie in ethical, historical,
and cultural links.
Promotes critical and creative
thinking.
One module includes ex-
amples of environmental
heroes. Promotes personal
responsibility.


Student worksheets are
helpful. Assessment ideas are
included. Provides both
classroom- and outdoor-based
exercises.
Provides ongoing support and
training. Material is clear,
logical, easy to use.
 Weak in terms of diversity.
Few opportunities to apply
skills. Unclear how students
can share their discoveries/
insights with others.
Not very learner-centered.
Assumes that learners live
near habitat similar to
Leopold's. Insufficient
background material.
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                                     Living  in a
                              Material  World:
                             Lessons on Commercialism,
                                      Consumption,
                                         Environment
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
    Developed by: Environmental
        Education Exchange
     Center for Science in the
         Public Interest
         Attn: Products
    1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
            Suite 300
  Washington, D.C. 20009-9110

     phone: no phone orders taken
        fax: (202) 265-4954
      e-mail: circ@cspinet.org

         Cost:$ 15.00+s&h

          SUBJECTS

            Economics
             Fine Arts
               Health
          Language Arts
           Social Studies
                    The eight lessons in this book address three facets of
                    commercialism: pressures to consume, effects of
                    commercialism and consumption, and countering
                    commercialism. A bar graph in each lesson indicates
                    the extent to which each of these facets is addressed.
                    Students analyze advertising techniques, complete
                    questionnaires regarding their responses to advertis-
                    ing, evaluate packaging used in
                    common products, and analyze
                    their feelings regarding happiness
                    and quality of life. Activities
                    include discussions, surveys,
                    drama, discussion, and experiential
                    exercises (such as trying to avoid
                    advertising and commercialism for
                    72 hours). Each lesson lists a goal, subjects involved,
                    materials needed, teacher notes, variations and exten-
                    sions, and resources. Illustrations consist of transpar-
                    ency masters, charts, and photographs of actual
                    advertisements. The text also includes a list of refer-
                    ences and resources and several pages of additional
                    activities.
                               Grade Level
                                ^8-12   ^
                                 Length
                                82 pages
                                    (/ •>
                             Date Published
                                  1996   -
        IE)
           BOTTOM
LINE
"I am pleased with the attempt to have 'students
       look deep into consumerism."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Reflects both local and
international diversity.
Promotes inquiry. Informa-
tion is from respectable
sources and is clearly
referenced.
Most recent reference is
from 1994. Did not include a
perspective from the adver-
tising industry or indicate
role of advertizing in democ-
racy, free speech, etc.
Promotes perspectives of a
noncommercial society.
Pays attention to different
ethnicities and scales from
local to global. Develops
concepts well.
Encourages critical thinking.
Doesn't engage students in
defining problems or devel-
oping surveys. Could empha-
size communication skills
                                                               more.
              Not   Applicable.
Builds on learners' previous
knowledge. Encourages
expanded learning environ-
ment. Connects to learners'
everyday lives.
Lessons are adaptable,
reproducible, and long-lived.
Requires minimal equipment.
Material may be better
suited for 11-12 grade
students.
Overheads are very text-
heavy.
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   Written by: Donna Potter Parham

            Sea World
       500 Sea World Drive
    San Diego, CA 92109-7995

      phone: (800) 23-SHAMU
      TDD: (800) TD-SHAMU
        fax: (619) 226-3634
   website: http://www.seaworld.org

              Cost:
    K-3 Teacher's Guide $7.00 +S&H
    4-8 Teacher's Guide $7.00 +s&h
          SUBJECTS

             Fine Arts
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
                                Marine  Ecology
                               &  Conservation:
                                        Teacher's Guide
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           There are two different editions of this teacher's
           guide, one for grades K-3 and the other for grades
           4-8. The two guides have identical introductory
           lessons and pages which describe some ocean-
           dwelling animals and introduce some basic concepts
           of ecology and conservation. The activities in both
           guides provide a basic introduction to animal adapta-
           tion, food chains, and some of the
           damage caused to wildlife by oil
           spills and waste. Activities for
           younger students include artwork,
           games, songs and experiments.
           Activities for 4-8 graders
           include several opportunities for
           students to practice decision making
           skills and to analyze conservation problems. Each
           activity lists objectives, background information, and
           materials needed. Each volume provides its own
           vocabulary list, statement of objectives for the unit,
           and list of additional resources. Illustrations include
           drawings and black-and-white photographs.
 Grade Level
   K-3,4-8

   Length
 26 pages each

Date Published
    1995

H,
BOTTOM
LINE
"This curriculum really focuses on conservation and is
good at presenting fair arguments from both sides."
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
 Challenges students to see all
 sides of a situation. Informa-
 tion is largely accurate.
 Specific activities deal with
 observation, data collection,
 critical thinking, and action
 skills. Encourages use of a
 variety of media.
Action is addressed in several
activities.
Makes use of a variety of
activities in many subject
areas. Clearly states goals.
Lessons are reproducible and
inexpensive. Lessons are not
site- or location-specific.
Text is clear and easy to use.
Facts are not referenced.
Does not list affiliations or
roles of scientific advisors.
Contains at least one inaccu-
rate scene of ocean life.
                               No obvious effort to tie the
                               activities together. Touches
                               on many concepts but in a
                               simplified, general way.
Some reading material or
activities may not be appro-
priate for given grade level.
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                               Migratory Birds:
      Developed by: U.S. Fish &
             Wildlife
     Urban Wildlife Resources
   5130 W. Running Brook Road
       Columbia, MD 21044

       phone: (410) 997-7161
         fax: (410) 997-6849
             website:
     www.erols.comXurbanwildlife

          Cost: $6.95 +s&h
            SUBJECT
              Fine Arts
            Mathematics
               Science
                                              Issue Pac
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
            This package of materials on bird migration was
            developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It
            consists of a leader overview, a page of action-based
            education projects dealing with birds, two student
            pages, three principal activities, and a poster showing
            the migration routes of four different songbirds. The
            leader overview provides information on the timing
            of migration, theories on why birds
            migrate and how they maintain
            direction, how scientists track
            bird migration, and dangers facing
            migratory birds. The three principal
            activities include learning object-
            ives, time and setting, data sheets,
            review questions, and suggested
            follow-up activities. One activity is a game, one a
            simulation, and one an exercise in mapping bird
            movements based on bird banding information. The
            package also includes a glossary and a list of curricu-
            lum resources.  Pages are illustrated with drawings.
  Grade
    Length
   30 pages

Dale Published
 9 ifj*1^
- ' .,   1995

H
BOTTOM
LINE
"The materials are comprehensive and touch ,
on a range of issues associated with migratory ? / 5
bird populations;" "
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                                    „">  Noted
   Considerations
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                      References are cited. Material    Lacks different viewpoints.
                      stimulates inquiry.
                      Develops awareness.
                      Develops birding and observa-
                      tion skills (e.g., using binocu-
                      lars and field guides).
                      Some of the action-based
                      activities build on personal
                      responsibility.
                      Includes multiple learning
                      styles. Some action projects
                      relate to students' homes or
                      school.
                     Easy to use and reproduce.
Does not detail reasons for
threats to birds. Does not
focus on concepts.
Principal activities are weak
on connecting to students'
lives. Mapping may be too
complicated for some students.
No suggestions for use in
schools that are not in the
path of migration routes.
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                               Mud,  Muck
                            Other Wonderful
                                       Things:
                          An Environmental Curriculum
                            for Five- to Eight-Year Olds
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
     Written by: Mary Kroll

 National 4-H Supply Service
  7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD  20815-4999

     phone: (301) 961-2934
      fax: (301) 961-2937
 website: www.fourhcouncil.edu/

       Cost: $5.00+s&h
         SUBJECT

           Fine Arts
            Science
This is a structured, sequential curriculum designed
to help introduce young learners to the world of
nature, with an emphasis on wetland habitats. The
book consists of seven chapters, each dedicated to a
different topic and containing three different activi-
ties. Activities include puzzles, games, discussions,
temperature measurements, weather study, drawings,
and numerous outdoor explorations.
A side-bar for each lesson
identifies relevant life skills, the
preferred group size and adult/
child ratio, age ranges, location,
time requirements, and materials
needed. An activity matrix charts
the outcomes, preferred site, and
time of year for each activity. The text includes
student pages and masters of handouts. Each activity
ends with a paragraph that begins "Being a steward
of the environment means...," which is meant to be
read to the students to provide ideas for additional
discussion or exploration. A section at the beginning
of the book provides information for the teacher on
the abilities of five- to eight-year olds.
 Grade Level
   /•   w
  " K-3
  "' Length
  ,76 pages ' /

Date Published
 "  4995"

«'
1
BOTTOM
LINE
"A useful basic book on a variety of
ecological concepts for someone who is'
working with K-3 children." - ,/' "'' -' ^ '
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Very open to inquiry.
 Discusses concept as appropri-
 ate for developmental level.
 Begins by increasing aware-
 ness.
Pre-activity discussions are
designed to prompt students to
think. Allows for creative
thinking, hypothesizing, and
classifying.


Encourages student responsi-
bility. Builds on the concept of
stewardship.
Lessons are interdisciplinary,
learner-centered, and relate to
everyday life. Includes out-
door and hands-on activities.
Uses many learning modali-
ties.
Well laid-out, easy to copy.
                              Some bias detected regarding
                              forestry. Does not cite sources
                              of information.
                             Relevance of some activities
                             not clear.
                            Does not provide additional
                            resources. Contains no
                            glossary.
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    Written by: Pam Ashford, Page
    Keeley, Inez Liftig, Janet Peeler
           & Pat Warren

        The Dow Chemical
            Company
          P.O. Box 1206
     Midland, MI  48641-9823

        phone: (517) 636-7155
    e-mail: rakingsbury@dow.com

          Cost: No charge

          SUBJECTS

              Health
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social Studies
                                  An  Ounce  of
                                   Prevention:
                                A Middle Level Science
                                 Curriculum on Source
                                          Reduction
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           This curriculum, produced in conjunction with the
           National Science Teachers Association, focuses on
           reducing the amount of solid waste created rather than
           recycling or reusing items. Students first develop an
           awareness of solid waste problems by studying his-
           tory, current methods of solid waste disposal, packag-
           ing, and solid and toxic waste in their own homes.
           Students then look at the waste
           produced in their own lives,
           weigh the consequences of using
           different materials, and consider
           alternatives to their current con-
           sumption. The final activities
           study how students can reduce
           waste at their school, and develop
           a plan of action for use at a state level. Each of the
           fifteen activities lists objectives, content areas, time
           requirements, discussion questions, and extensions.
           Student pages and handouts are provided, as are
           references, materials lists, and suggestions for adapt-
           ing to different group sizes.
 Grade Level
    6-8
     *'   '
 -  Length^"
 • 128 pages ^
Date Published
    19'S>6

fcL
BOTTOM
LINE
"One of the strengths of this package is the w,ay it looks at „„,,,> >
various sides of real issues. Activities and exercises help
learners understand some of the whys o£plastic use." , ., '• '
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Encourages inquiry. Cites
sources of information.
Treatment of information is
largely balanced.
Encourages awareness.
Introduces and builds on
concepts in context.
Activities require many
different kinds of thinking.
Encourages learners to apply
what they've learned.
Learners examine their own
responsibility regarding solid
waste.
Activities are interdiscipli-
nary and learner-centered.
Incorporates cooperative
learning and involves fami-
lies and school.
Structure is clear and easy to
follow. Provides teacher
background.
Data used in certain activi-
ties will need to be updated.
Does not include examples
of successful action projects.
Instructions are unclear in at
least one activity. Lacks
instructional support.
                     
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                         Ranger Rick's NatureScope—
                                    Trees  are
                                     Terrific!
 Written by: National Wildlife
         Federation

       McGraw-Hill
    11 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011-4285

    phone: (800) 722-4726
          website:
  www.pbg.mcgraw-hill.com

      Cost: $12.95+s&h
       SUBJECT
        Fine Arts
          Health
         Science
                                            IN A NUTSHELL
The lessons in this volume teach children the basics
of tree ecology and biology. The first five chapters
address tree structure and classification, how
trees grow, the forest as an ecosystem, how
forests are managed, and how trees have influenced
human history. Lessons address not only trees
themselves, but also the animals and plants
which depend on trees for survival.
Activities range from the use of
tree keys for identification to
making recipes from foods
harvested from trees. One chapter
contains additional ideas for craft
projects related to trees and forest
ecology. A final section includes
brief articles and background information on forest
fires, urban forestry, and rainforest wildlife. Objec-
tives, age ranges, materials, and related sub-
jects are listed for each lesson, as are answers to
questions and explanations of experiments for
teachers. Student worksheets and handouts are
included. The text is illustrated with photographs,
drawings, maps, and charts. Appendices include a list
of extra questions (along with answers), a glossary,
and a bibliography.
<-    '/y , y
 Grade Level
   'K-S*'
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  , 94 pages  ,
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    1998^ -
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BOTTOM
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                                        Strengths;

         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
 Information is factual and up
 to date. There is a balance of
 reviewers and an openness to
 different viewpoints.
 Ideas are developed and
 connected throughout mate-
 rial.
 Uses a variety of critical and
 creative thinking skills.
 Communication skills are
 practiced throughout.
 Discusses ways that people
 can attempt to help conserve
 the rainforest.
 Material is interdisciplinary
 and learner-centered. Employs
 different ways of learning and
 has both indoor and outdoor
 activities. Objectives are
 clearly stated for each activity.
 Lessons are clear and long-
 lived. Activities require
 inexpensive materials. Stu-
 dent pages can be copied
 easily.
Lacks a conceptual frame-
work.
Very little application of
skills to issues.
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advanced for selected age
group.
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                                River of Words:
                                 National Environmental
                              Poetry & Poster Contest for
                                Students - Teacher's Guide
      Written by: Pamela Martin &
           Carolyn West

    International Rivers Network
        1847 Berkeley Way
       Berkeley, CA 94703

        rAone: (510) 848-1155
         fax: (510) 848-1008
         e-mail: row@irn.org
        website: www.irn.org

        Cost: $6.00 includes s&h
           SUBJECTS

           Language Arts
              Science
           Social Studies
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           The publication of this guide was prompted by the
           1996 National Environmental Poetry Contest. The
           guide contains reprints of articles on the process of
           writing poetry, how to lead poetry writing sessions
           with students, and how to foster creativity. One
           section explores the concept of watershed, presents a
           map showing some of the principal watersheds in the
           country, describes factors affecting
           watersheds, and gives a basic
           introduction to issues related to
           water and water usage. Other
           chapters include reprints of articles
           on teaching in the out-of-doors
           and incorporating multidisciplinary
           approaches in teaching about the
           environment. The booklet is accented with samples
           of writings by teachers, students, and professional
           poets such as U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Haas. A
           poster accompanies the booklet and provides more
           specific information about the contest itself. A cur-
           riculum supplement includes readings, discussion
           questions, practice in the use of topographical maps,
           and a simple model of a watershed. Teacher work-
           shops are available.
 'Grade Level
  -' adult  -.,
 * /
   Length
   35 pages
Date Published
    1996 '

£i
BOTTOM
LINE
"Encourages personal reflection and introspection.
Makes me want to use this with the students in '. •
my classroom." '
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Represents diverse cultures
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inquiry and exploration.

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watershed. Identifies key
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Material is very learner-
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nary.



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     Developed by: Samuel S. Bland
      & North Carolina Division of
          Parks & Recreation

          ERIC Document
        Reproduction Service
        7420 Fullerton Road
       Springfield, VA 22153
        Reference # ED 401095

         phone: (800) 443-3742
        e-mail: (for uiformation)
      marti_kane@mail.enr.st.nc.us
       website: www.edrs.com or
      http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
             ncparks.html

         Cost: $21.05 includes s&h
           SUBJECTS

           Language Arts
            Mathematics
               Science
                                         Sea Turtle
                                                 Trek
                                                   IN A NUTSHELL
Hammocks Beach State Park, North Carolina, is an
important nesting ground for the loggerhead sea turtle.
This guide provides on-site, pre- and post-visit activi-
ties for school groups visiting the park. Pre-visit
activities include lessons on reptiles and adaptations,
word searches, and turtle identification exercises. On-
site activities include predator-prey games, scouting
for nesting sites, and quiz games
based on the park's slide show.
Post-visit activities include analy-
zing nesting and migration data.
Objectives, concepts, subject areas,
materials lists, teacher background
information, and time requirements
are provided for each activity.
Important vocabulary words are printed in bold.
Masters of student pages, worksheets, and puzzles are
provided. Appendices include a glossary, fact sheets
on different species of sea turtles, information on sea
turtle conservation efforts, and forms for scheduling
visits to the park. Illustrations consist of maps, draw-
ings, and charts.
  Grade Level
     ,6-8
    v    /•
    Length
,*" 124,pages

Date Published
    . 1995
H
[BOTTOM
L
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                               "Offers a great storyline, fun and challenging activities,
                                valuable information for critical thinking.  Addresses
                                      important issues of marine conservation.",.
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                                                                                 -
                                                                  ^Considerations
          Fairness and
          Accuracy
          Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
 at,
         Usability
 Presents balance of human
 and natural threats to turtles.
 Data is accurate and allows
 students to draw their own
 conclusions.
Focus on concepts is appro-
priate to developmental level.
Addresses many aspects of
biology and conservation.
Incorporates many science
skills.  Applies skills to
actual issues. Incorporates
both critical and creative
thinking.
Outdoor activities encourage
stewardship and problem-
solving.
Provides a variety of activi-
ties to relate to different
learning styles. Clearly states
goals, objectives, and ties to
North Carolina state stan-
dards. Makes use of outdoor
setting.
Well organized and easy to
use. Provides lists and
contacts for additional
information.
 Conservation actions are
 listed primarily in the
 appendix, rather than in the
 main curriculum.
Very site specific. May not
be useful to those unable to
make a field trip.
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    Written by: Science Museum of
            Minnesota

       Educational Resources
        Science Museum of
            Minnesota
         30 E. Tenth Street
        St. Paul, MN 55101

             phone:
       (800) 221-9444 ext. 4551
         fax: (612) 221-4526

          Cost: $7.95 +S&H
           SUBJECT

            Fine Arts
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
             Science
          Social Studies
                                 Search for  the
                                  Great  Sharks
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
          This activity guide was developed in conjunction
          with the Omnitheater film Search for the Great
          Sharks. However, the ten activities can be used
          independently of the film. Included are experiments
          designed to illustrate the shark's sense of smell, and
          a simulated town hall meeting during which com-
          munity members express different concerns about
          sharks. Other activities include
          a board game about shark anatomy,
          developing shark models to study
          the properties of different sizes
          and shapes of fins, and an
          exercise mapping the contours
          of the ocean floor. Each activity
          lists materials needed, provides
          brief background information, and gives an-
          swers to specific objective questions. The
          material is illustrated with drawings, charts,
          and maps, and comes with student pages, infor-
          mation cards, a game board, and an annotated
          bibliography.
   Length'
""  40 pages

Date Published
    1993
           BOTTOM
           LINE
                                         /
       "Makes students aware of what scientists are doing to
          help sharks on a global/international scale."
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         , Characteristics
        Strengths
        * "i Noted*
  ^ f :  'Other  --.;  v
   Considerations
     .f
   a;
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Facts concerning shark biol-
ogy seem accurate. Annotated
bibliography provided.
Increases student's awareness
of sharks.  Discusses the
importance of sharks to
humans.
Sources and affiliations of
authors are not specifically
identified.
Develops data organizing,
problem solving and basic
laboratory skills.
Some lessons are weak on
hypothesizing and drawing
conclusions from data.
             Not  Applicable.
Lists resources for further
study. Includes lab work, role
play, and creative arts. Makes
connections to various disci-
plines.
Information appears to be
long-lived. Instructions are
clear and easy to follow. Most
materials required
are inexpensive and easily
obtained.
Does not specify ages for
individual activities.
Limited description of goals
and objectives.
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                               Teacher's  Guide
                                                to
                             World  Resources
    Developed by: World Resources
              Institute

           Kendall Hunt
       4050 Westmark Drive
          P.O. Box 1840
        Dubque, IA 52004

        phone: (800) 770-3544
         fax: (800) 772-9165
    website: www.kendallhunt.com

        Cost: books range from
         $8.90 to $10.95+S&H
         video $14.95 +S&H
           SUBJECT
            Economics
               Health
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
           Social Studies
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
           This set of materials includes eleven separate books,
           each focusing on a particular topic.  Books address
           such issues as energy, poverty, global warming,
           sustainability, and biodiversity. Each book lists learn-
           ing objectives, correlation to curricular standards, and
           teaching strategies. Student handouts, transparency
           masters, suggestions for further study, and bibliogra-
           phies are provided for each unit.
           Lesson plans provide background
           information, discussion questions,
           vocabulary, ideas for beginning
           and ending lessons, and suggest-
           ions for student enrichment
           activities. Types of learning
           activities include research, inter-
           viewing, action projects, experiments, creative writing,
           and mathematical calculations. Many of the units
           involve case studies. A related video tape is also
           available featuring business representatives, politi-
           cians, and representatives of non-governmental
           organization discussing three main concerns: popula-
           tion, biodiversity, and global climate change.
 Grade Level
    7-12
  , Length
varies per book
Date Published
    1997
Ifc,
BOTTOM
L
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"Comprehensive materials with a healthy '
overdose of information." , --
r * ?
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                                                                             rations
          Fairness and
          Accuracy
          Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
 Presents accurate information.
 Different cultures and perspec-
 tives are presented and dis-
 cussed.
 Demonstrates connections
 between different issues.
 Addresses local and global
 scales. Presents multiple
 aspects of different issues.
 Contains many analytical,
 critical and creative thinking
 activities.
Repeatedly discusses personal
responsibility. Entire unit is
dedicated to action. Success
stories from different countries
are provided.
Lessons are interdisciplinary
and related to everyday life.
Activities rely on different
learning styles.
Prices are reasonable.
Clearly written. Abundant
resources listed.
Does not represent consumer-
ist or economics positions.
Seems to assume consensus on
existence of problems. Infor-
mation will need updating.
Greater variety of skills found
in enrichment activities.
May be overwhelming and
therefore discouraging.
Much is delivered by
lecture/discussion.
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        Written by: Joan Westley

            Themeworks
        Creative Publications
        5632 W.I 15th Street
           Alsip,IL 60482

         phone: (800) 624-0822
          fax: (800) 624-0821
       e-mail: www.mathland.com

           Cost: $18.95+S&H
            SUBJECT

              Fine Arts
               Health
           Language Arts
            Mathematics
         Physical Education
               Science
            Social Studies
                                    Themeworks:
                                               Trees
 Grade Level
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
           Using poetry, music, cooking, literature, drama,
           art, math, and science activities, this book ex-
           poses young children to the world of trees. The
           unit begins with a ceremony adopting a specific
           class tree. The eighteen subsequent lessons involve
           this tree and others and include journaling, sen-
           sory awareness, crafts representing tree-dwelling
           creatures, recipes for foods made
           from tree products, studies of
           different kinds of trees and how
           trees grow and change over time.
           The unit culminates with a
           ceremonial dance around the tree.
           Materials include reproducible
           masters, tree songs with guitar
           chords, a sample letter to  parents explaining
           the unit, recipes, general suggestions for crafts
           and laboratory experiments, and a curriculum chart
           listing activities in different subject areas. Sug-
           gested supplementary readings are identified
           throughout the book and are summarized in a
           resource list.
  , Length
, 'J64 pages -

Date Published
 :   199V r
            BOTTOM
             LINE
          "Many of the components allow teachers to yiew
         samples rather than long explanations. They,quickly
                  can determine what to include."
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        Accuracy
          Depth
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        Skills Building
        Action
        Orientation
        Instructional
        Soundness
        Usability
                                  Information is factual, not
                                  likely to change. Addresses a
                                  few different cultures and their
                                  relationships to trees.
Emphasizes interdependence
of trees and people. Looks at
concept of ecosystem.
                                  Develops observation, inquiry,
                                  comparison, counting, and
                                  measuring skills.
Provides overall theme, but
no conceptual framework.
Largely a collection of quick
facts about trees.
                                                Not  Applicable.
                                  Material is interdisciplinary,
                                  learner-centered, and ad-
                                  dresses a variety of learning
                                  styles. Makes connections to
                                  everyday life.
                                 Uses readily available materi-
                                 als. Activity instructions are
                                 user-friendly and easy to
                                 follow.
                               Does not state objectives.
                               Page numbering is off in
                               some situations.
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                               Themeworks:
                         Under the  Ground
       Written by: Joan Westley

           Themeworks
       Creative Publications
       5632 W.I 15th Street
         Alsip,IL 60482

        phone: (800) 624-0822
         fax: (800) 624-0821
      e-mail: www.mathland.com

          Cost: $18.95+s&h
           SUBJECT

            Fine Arts
              Health
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
        Physical Education
              Science
           Social Studies
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
          Theme-works: Under the Ground offers a number of
          ideas for teachers of young children who are putting
          together a unit on animals, and other things under-
          ground. The unit kicks off with a hunt for buried
          treasure in the classroom. Studies of underground
          animals (such as moles, worms, groundhogs, bats,
          and ants) and plants (seeds, peanuts, and carrots)
          follow. Subways and caves are
          also examined. Activities include
          songs, games, recipes, plays, craft
          projects, riddles, stories, exper-
          iments with soil types, and grow-
          ing plants from seeds. In the
          culminating activity, "Carnival in
          the Caves", students dress up as
          underground animals or as people who work under-
          ground. Contains numerous illustrations, masters for
          picture cards, a resource list,  and a curriculum chart.
 Grade Level
.    K'3  /
   Length,
  ,64 pages

Date Published
    199JT

H
BOTTOM
LINE
"Great for young kids. Teachers
ideas from this."
can get lots
of
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         Accuracy
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         Action
         Orientation
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         Soundness
         Usability
Information is factual. Materi-
als encourage inquiry.
Very strong on fostering
awareness.
Challenges learners to use
critical and creative thinking
skills.
               Not   Applicable.
Material is learner-centered
and interdisciplinary. Different
ways of learning are em-
ployed.
Materials are adaptable and
long-lived.
                                                             Does not state goals or
                                                             objectives.
                                                             Text supplies little informa-
                                                             tion or support for teachers.
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                             Turning the  Tide
                                      on  Trash:
                                  A Learning  Guide on
                                       Marine Debris
           United States
      Environmental Protection
       Agency Office of Water

        National Center for
    Environmental Publications
          & Information
         P.O. Box 42419
      Cincinnati, OH 45452
      Reference #842-B-92-003

        phone: (800) 490-9198
     website: http://www.epa.gov

          Cost: No charge
          SUBJECTS

             Fine Arts
          Language Arts
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social Studies
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
           The lessons in this collection are intended to provide
           students with an understanding of problems associ-
           ated with marine debris. The first unit addresses the
           kinds of debris found in and near oceans, and traces
           that debris back to its source. It then looks at the
           human behaviors which led to it entering the ocean.
           The second unit addresses the damage done by
           marine debris. The final unit looks  	
           at efforts to clean beaches and
           marine areas and includes a
           community education campaign.
           Each unit consists of three to six
           activities and background
           material. Activities include board
           games, trash inventories, research
           projects, experiments, and artwork. Other features
           include a glossary, a resource list, nature clip-art
           designs, and listings of activities by subject matter
           and learning skills. Illustrations consist of charts,
           photographs, and drawings.
 Grade Level
   ' 4-8
 /, Length
 *'  78 pages
Date Published
   ' 1992

£i
BOTTOM
LINE
"Many of these activities are long-term and really
get the students involved." '
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             Fairness and
             Accuracy
             Depth
             Emphasis on
             Skills Building
             Action
             Orientation
             Instructional
             Soundness
Usability
                         Discusses international
                         agreements. Provides infor-
                         mation on regulations gov-
                         erning waste disposal at sea.
                         Clearly states concepts.
                         Builds awareness of both
                         local and global effects of
                         marine debris.
                         Connects skills to issues.
                         Looks at personal, national,
                         and global responsibilities.
                        Makes use of a variety of
                        learning styles. Activities
                        build on each other and make
                        connections to learners' lives.
Book is easy to photocopy.
Lessons are not location-
specific and are adaptable to
river debris issues.
                              Does not list sources of
                              information. Resource lists
                              do not include economic or
                              business organizations.
                              Presentation not always
                              balanced.
                              Primary focus is on the
                              United States.
                              Learning skills may be
                              overstated.
                              Advocates particular actions,
                              rather than encouraging
                              development of action steps.
                              Curriculum is not inquiry
                              based.
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     Edited by: Michelle Racich

   Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
      1010 Washington Blvd.
       Stamford, CT 06901
       phone: (203) 323-8987
        fex: (203) 325-9199
    e-mail: keepamerbe@aol.com
       website: www.kab.org

         Cost: $40.00+s&h

          SUBJECTS

           Economics
         Language Arts
          Mathematics
             Science
         Social Studies
                                          Waste:
                                      A Hidden
                                       Resource
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
           This is a collection of lessons and activities related to
           municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and the
           issues related to them. The thirty-four activities can
           be used independently or as a unit. The text begins
           with overviews and background on waste and de-
           scribes composting, types of plastics, toxicity, and
           disposal systems. The activities are divided into
           chapters entitled Solid Waste
           Issues, Solid Waste Solutions,
           and Enrichment Materials.
           Activities consist of simulation
           and board games, science experi-
           ments, model construction, house-
           hold surveys, and development of
           databanks. Each lists time
           requirements, materials needed, objectives, key
           concepts, and vocabulary, as well as suggestions for
           extension and evaluation exercises. The text includes
           references, a glossary, safety instructions, and an
           activities list arranged by subject. Masters of hand-
           outs and worksheets are included.
 Grade Level
    9-12
   Length
  224 pages

t>ate Published
    1993
bi
BOTTOM
LINE
"Thorough and thought-provoking coverage of the
waste management and recycling industry."
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         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
 Facts are well documented.
 Reviews conducted by
 technical experts.
 Fosters awareness of solid
 waste issues. Focus is on
 concept development.
 Encourages creative and
 critical thinking. Employs
 analysis, calculation, and
 classification.
Materials encourage students
to analyze their role in the
issues discussed.
Lessons are interdisciplinary
and make use of different
learning styles. Makes con-
nections to learners' everyday
lives.
Easy to use. Lessons follow
consistent format. Profes-
sional development programs
are available.
 Many statistics are dated.
 Does not explore different
 viewpoints or encourage
 inquiry.
 Weak on action skills.
 Sets stage for action but
 does not follow through.
Not particularly learner-
centered.
Permission to copy materials
is not given.
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    Written by: Chemical Education
       for Public Understanding
         Program (CEPUP)

     VWR Scientific Products
         Science Education
          P.O. Box 5229
     Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
       phone: (800)727-4368
         fax: (800) 676-2540
              e-mail:
      sarwel@sargentwelch.com
    website: www.sargentwelch.com

               Cost:
      $19.99 +s&h teacher's guide
     $224.99 +s&h for complete kit

           SUBJECTS

            Mathematics
               Science
           Social Studies
                                       The Waste
                                       Hierarchy:
                                       Where is "Away"?
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
           The waste hierarchy refers to four levels of waste
           treatment: landfill, incineration, reuse/recycle, and
           source reduction. This teaching unit uses this hierar-
           chy to introduce the issue of solid waste, to make
           students aware of their own waste generation, and to
           give them practice in issue resolution. The first of six
           exercises introduces the hierarchy and involves
           students in measuring the waste
           created by their own household.
           In the four activities that follow,
           students conduct scientific and
           mathematical experiments on the
           four levels of waste treatment.  The
           final activity is a role-play in which
           students consider the positive and
           negative consequences of different waste disposal
           plans. Activities list time requirements, background
           information, safety suggestions, discussion questions,
           and answers to student worksheets. Text includes a
           glossary, transparency masters, and a conceptual
           overview. A kit containing all the supplies needed for
           the activities is also available.
 Grade Level -
   '" 6-9   <
",  Length
   154 pages
Date Published
 '  ~ '1993 <,  '

,H,
BOTTOM
LINE
"Shows students that science plays a useful role in
their everyday lives, and that what they are learning in ,
science will help them understand their environment." . ;
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                                                                             er
                                                                  Consideratioris.
  ' "*i?M ^ "^
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         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
                         Cites information sources
                         and participants in field
                         tests. Encourages inquiry
                         and exploration of different
                         viewpoints.
                         Presents concepts in context.
                         Addresses history as well as
                         current issues. Includes
                         problems faced in lower-
                         income areas.
                         Makes use of math/science
                         skills. Students are chal-
                         lenged to think critically.
                         Challenges students to find
                         ways to reduce their own
                         waste generation.
                         Makes connection to every-
                         day lives. Clearly states goals
                         and objectives. Activities are
                         learner-centered and interdis-
                         ciplinary.
                         Material is clear, logical, and
                         easily adaptable.
May understate the problems
associated with landfills and
incinerators.
Most learning is in the
classroom. May be too
advanced for stated age
group.
Cost of kit (chemicals and
supplies) is an additional
expense.
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    Written by: Judith Swift

          Sea World
    500 Sea World Drive
 San Diego, CA  92109-7995

   phone: (800) 23-SHAMU
   TDD: (800) TD-SHAMU
      fax: (619) 226-3634
website: http://www.seaworld.org

            Cost:
 K-3 Teacher's Guide $7.00+S&H
 4-8 Teacher's Guide $7.00+s&h
        SUBJECTS
        Language Arts
            Science
                                             Water:
                                         Teacher's Guide
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
These two guides contain activities designed to
introduce students to the chemical and physical
properties of water, and to the importance of water to
people. The activities deal with water's molecular
structure, heat conductivity, buoyancy, and ability to
dissolve toxins. Through laboratory experiments and
other research, students examine salinity, the move-
ment of water in soil and through
plants, water pressure, how animals
deal with salt water, and the amount
of water used in their own house-
holds. Although the guides are
similar in structure and organi-
zation, each contains unique
activities for its given age group.
Each includes a vocabulary list, objectives, a poster
of the water cycle, background information on
water's chemistry, and a list of additional resources.
Illustrations consist of photographs, drawings, maps,
and charts.  Some extension activities are suggested.
 Grade Level
 -K-3,'4-8

   Length
 24 pages each

Date Published
    1995
K
BOTTOM
LINE
"Good, basic information and water-related
experiments for teachers."
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          Fairness and
          Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Encourages different perspec-
tives. Up to date information.
Seems to be factually accu-
rate.
 Covers molecular to global
 significance of water.
                              Does not provide references
                              for specific facts. Does not
                              always provide all relevant
                              information.
                              Weak connection between
                              concepts and facts.
 Provides some opportunities
 for creative thinking. Activi-
 ties encourage learners to
 arrive at their own conclu-
                              Experiments are weak in
                              terms of analytical thinking.
                                  sions.
              Not   Applicable.
Includes some outdoor
activities. Lists goals for unit
and for individual activities.
Provides pre- and post-tests.
Very readable. Step by step
instructions presented logi-
cally.
                              Does not specify learner
                              outcomes. Material is
                              minimally interdisciplinary.
                              Some of the K-3 activities
                              may not be age-appropriate.
                             Background information
                             may be insufficient.
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                               Water  Matters:
                              Water Resources  Teacher's
                                      Guide, Volume  1
  Written by: Sue Cox Kaufman

  National Science Teachers
        Association
       P.O. Box 90477
Washington, D.C. 20090-0477

    phone: (800) 722-NSTA
      fax: (703) 522-6091
     website: www.nsta.org
       Cost: $14.00+s&h
   (price reflects 10% membership discount)
         SUBJECT

         Mathematics
            Science
         Social Studies
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
  The package consists of a thirty-two page teacher's
  guide and two sets of three posters. Each of the posters
  addresses a different water topic: how humans use
  water, how wastewater is treated, and the functions of
  wetland ecosystems. The reverse side of each poster
  contains background information and instructions for
  one or more learning activities.  There are two differ-
  ent versions of text, allowing the
  posters to be used with diverse
  grade levels. The teacher's guide
  provides additional background
  information, teaching suggestions,
  a directory of government and
  private agencies that supply water
  education materials, a list of other
  resources, andbrief descriptions of twelve additional
  activities. Among the activities are journaling, creating
  models of water filtration systems, conducting local
  research, and conducting personal water use surveys.
  Illustrations in the guide and posters consist of charts,
  graphs, and drawings.
 Grade Level
     3-8
   Length'
   32 pages
Date Published
    1994
         BOTTOM
          LINE
"The use of posters is a good technique to.faeilitate
  group interactive learning." A pleasant change
     from the usual textbook of CD-ROM."<"
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                  r"-
L Characteristics.
         ^Nqted1
                                                              ;v -•  Other":?-
                                                                s  %    %5"
                                                              Considerations^
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         SkiUs Building

         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Identifies sources of informa-
tion. Material appears factual.
                                                    Latest statistics are from 1990.
                       Very strong on building
                       awareness.
                       Students are challenged to
                       brainstorm and compare
                       different solutions to water use
                       problems.
                             Does not go into great detail
                             on many topics.
                             Little emphasis on action
                             skills.
                                     Not   Applicable.
                       Makes connection to learners'
                       everyday lives. Activities
                       suggest different teaching
                       methods.
                             Does not list objectives and
                             learner outcomes.
                       Information presented clearly.
                       Posters are colorful and
                       helpful. Provides suggestions
                       for expansion and further
                       research.
                             Would be difficult to use with
                             larger classrooms due to size
                             of posters.
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    Prepared by: Auburn University
     at Montgomery & Troy State
            University
  Water Environment Federation
  Publications Order Department
        601 Wythe Street
   Alexandria, VA 22314-1994
       phone: (800) 666-0206
        fax: (703) 684-2492
        e-mail: msc@wef.org
       website: www.wef.org

         Cost: $29.95+s&h

           SUBJECT

           Economics
             Fine Arts
          Language Arts
              Health
           Mathematics
              Science
          Social Studies
                                     The  Water
                                   Sourcebook:
                                  A Series of Classroom
                               Activities for Grades 9-12
                                               IN A NUTSHELL
           This resource contains more than seventy classroom
           exercises focusing on water and water use issues. The
           activities are arranged by subject in five chapters:
           Introduction to Water, Drinking Water and Wastewater
           Treatment, Surface Water Resources, Groundwater
           Resources, and Wetlands and Coastal Waters. A com-
           plete set of water fact sheets is included. Lessons
           include student and teacher sheets,
           answer keys, objectives, time and
           material requirements, background
           information, and vocabulary.
           Extension activities and resources
           are also listed. Among the activities
           presented are simulation games,
           puzzles, laboratory experiments,
           study of water samples, discussions, research projects,
           and art projects. Appendices include a glossary and
           lists of resources by agency or organization type, some
           of which are divided by state. Illustrations consist of
           drawings, diagrams, graphs, and maps. An elementary
           level sourcebook for grades 3-5 is also available.
 Grade Level
    9-12
 /
  ," Length
 , 886 pages
Date Published
    1997

H
BOTTOM
LINE
, .,., . . • ' .' " "" <• '-
"This project was well though' put I'm impressed with
the quality and depth of the 'knowledge presented."
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          Ch^aeteristics
        Strengths'
             ited  '"
                                                                      .Other >
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation

         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
    .•.
Contains an abundance of
factual information. Informa-
tion is accurate and reflects
different perspectives and
approaches. Activities were
field-tested in classrooms.
Includes simple to complex
water issues. Concepts are
well defined. Material is
appropriate for different
developmental levels.
Lessons encourage critical
thinking, scientific investiga-
tions, and independent inquiry.
Extensions encourage further
application of skills.
 Some statistical information
 will need to be updated.
               Not   Applicable.
Activities are interdisciplinary
and connected to the learner's
everyday life. Objectives are
clearly stated.
Binder format is helpful in
that it makes pages accessible
for copying.
Weak on assessment. Does
not expand the learning
environment beyond the
classroom.
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      Written by: Mary Kroll

   National 4-H Supply Service
    7100 Connecticut Avenue
 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4999

      phone: (301) 961-2934
        fax: (301) 961-2937
   website: www.fourhcouncil.edu/

         Cost: $5.00+s&h
           SUBJECT
              Science
           Social Studies
                                        Wetlands:
                                    Critical Issues/Critical
                                    Thinking Experiences
                                              for Youth
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           This leader's guide contains four activities designed
           to increase knowledge about wetlands while devel-
           oping critical thinking skills. Through these activi-
           ties, students learn to identify wetlands, and decide
           where to direct limited dollars for wetland restora-
           tion. Two role plays involve making choices about
           wetland habitats. The guide provides step-by-step
           instructions, time requirements,
           background information, role play
           cards, worksheets, and discussion
           questions for each activity. A
           resource list, footnotes, and
           additional leader information on
           wetlands and on group manage-
           ment are also included. The text
           comes with a color poster that defines wetlands,
           gives reasons why students should be concerned
           about them, and shows a timetable of wetland con-
           servation efforts from the 18th century to the present.
 .Grade
 ""   7-9  .
1     s /
* ,' Length
*' 28^ pages

Date Published
 ^' 1995 ,
, . . . .
"IH,
BOTTOM
L
I
N
E
"If you would like to involve, your students in/four ,,~ ^: ^ "-
great activities on wetlands that teach concepts and
critical thinking, you'll love this bookletj'- ' :> ?; ^
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                                                                 .'Considerations:,

         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
 Encourages discussion of
 different perspectives. Infor-
 mation is referenced.
 Emphasizes concept of inter-
 dependence. Builds on eco-
 nomic, social and environmen-
 tal concerns.
Encourages critical thinking,
decision making, and commu-
nication skills.
Students are encouraged to
examine consequences of their
own actions.
Includes both classroom and
field-based activities.
Material is clearly written.
Activities are adaptable.
 Lacks a clear conceptual
 framework.
 Weak in basic laboratory and
 field observation skills.
Actions listed are simulated;
little link to local area or to
actual steps that students can
take.
 Text does not list subject
 disciplines, goals, or objec-
 tives.
                                                                s^.  :--  ^XT-^-V v«-- .A*
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                                       Wetlands:
                             An Interdisciplinary Unit for
                               Science and Language Arts
       Written by: Jean L. Pottle

     J. Weston Walsh, Publisher
          321 Valley Street
           P.O. Box 658
     Portland, ME 04104-0658
        phone: (800) 558-2846
           (207) 772-2846
         fax: (207) 828-8818
              website:
        http://www.walsh.com

          Cost: $14.60 +s&h

           SUBJECT"

              Fine Arts
          Language Arts
               Health
              Science
           Social  Studies
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
           The twenty-eight chapters in this book provide
           students with an introduction to different kinds of
           freshwater and saltwater wetlands. Lessons are
           arranged by wetland type including bogs, marshes,
           prairie potholes, swamps, estuaries, and tidal
           marshes. Each lesson provides brief information
           about a wetland organism or issue. Individual les-
           sons are dedicated to specific wet-
           land organisms, such as herons,
           muskrats, cranberries, mangroves,
           and carnivorous plants. Other
           chapters deal with phenomena of
           the wetland, such as succession,
           erosion, or quicksand. Some
           lessons invite students to write
 Grade, Level,
  .,  6-8
   Length
   76, pages ,.

Date Published
    1997
            opinions on human interactions with different wet-
            lands, such as the disappearance of prairie potholes
            or the environmental effects of farming peat. Stu-
            dents are frequently instructed to write or draw their
            thoughts and observations. The keeping of a journal
            is an important component of this curriculum. Learn-
            ers are encouraged to review what they have learned
            in previous lessons, and two chapters are specifically
            designed to help students evaluate their learning. A
            bibliography of fiction and nonfiction works related
            to wetlands is included.

JH
BOTTOM
LINE
"Even the introduction is interactive." ,''''- ',
"Too complex for primary levels, and too simple for upper 7 „
levels. It is unclear what audience this material is for,"
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f-^i. s   xGharacteristics
                                       .'Strengths
                                          Noted
                                              ^
                                 Considerations
 *** ^
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis On
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Provides historical perspective
and includes folklore from
different cultures.  Encourages
learners to reflect on informa-
tion and to form own opinions.
                              Provides information on
                              changes in wetlands over time.
                              Addresses related concepts
                              such as interdependence of
                              human and animal popula-
                              tions.
Promotes critical thinking
skills and creative writing
skills.
Provides examples of people
who "make a difference."
Includes clear illustrations.
                                                             Does not cite sources of
                                                             information. Questions are
                                                             worded to elicit a preferred
                                                             answer.
                              Uses vocabulary to explain
                              concepts which may not be
                              appropriate to targeted age
                              group.
                                                             Some activities may unreal-
                                                             istically expect technical
                                                             skills or other preparation on
                                                             the part of the student.
                                                            Does not encourage personal
                                                            action taking or provide
                                                            suggestions of what students
                                                            can do.
                               Geared mainly to indepen-
                              dent study.
                                                            Does not provide instruc-
                                                            tions for teachers such as
                                                            time requirements, objec-
                                                            tives or outcomes.
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     Edited by: Millie M. Horosko

     The Southwest Connecticut
        Regional Recycling
       Operating Committee
          125 East Avenue
       Norwalk, CT  06856

        phone: (203) 381-9571
         fax: (203) 377-1930
       e-mail: gmsm@pcnet.com


          Cost: $10.95+S&H
           SUBJECTS

             Fine Arts
           Language Arts
            Mathematics
              Science
           Social Studies
                                 What a  Waste!
                                 A Teacher's Resource for
                               Integrating the Solid Waste
                                Crisis into the Classroom
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
            The nine chapters of this book are designed to in-
            crease elementary school students' awareness of the
            scope and origins of solid waste problems, and their
            own role in addressing these problems. The first four
            chapters contain lessons and activities that define
            solid waste, and explore where it comes from, how it
            affects nature, and how people dispose of it. The
            remaining chapters introduce
            reusing, reducing, recycling, and
            composting, and offer suggestions
            on responsible consumerism.
            Activities consists of discussions,
            measurements of trash, field trips,
            word games, and independent
            research. Students are  asked to
 Grade Level '
   - 3-6'
   ?'
   Length
   100 pages

Date Published
 ;   '1992  '
            design more efficient packaging for products, make
            art projects out of refuse, create their own recycled
            paper, complete poems or stories about trash, and to
            brainstorm ways that their actions can make a differ-
            ence. Each activity lists related subjects, goals, focus,
            tune requirements, and possible extensions. Work-
            sheet masters are included when necessary. The text
            includes a glossary, resource lists, and suggestions for
            school recycling.
* 	 • 	 >•••
fe
BOTTOM
LINE
S/ fu&- ^ ^ /* ^ S /
"The materials offer a strong .connection to " ^ / "~ -"
learners' everyday lives, including having them l
bring waste items from home, "^ '-' ^
* " ' ::''-'„ ff' «
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        vW
        W
                Fairness and
                Accuracy
                Depth
                Emphasis on
                Skills Building
               Action
               Orientation
               Instructional
               Soundness
               Usability
 Cites references. Encourages
 students to form own opin-
 ions.
Fosters awareness of built
environment. Concepts are
presented in historical con-
text.
Promotes environmental
problem solving.
Encourages students to assess
their own behavior.
Uses different styles to
convey information. Makes
subject relevant to learners'
lives. Lists goals and objec-
tives.
Layout is clear and easy to
follow. Includes support
materials and how to access
instructional support.
 Some bias detected against
 packaging and landfills and
 in favor of recycling. Little
 reflection of cultural or
 regional differences.
 Contains few opportunities
 for students to come up with
 new or unique solutions.
 Does not include examples
 of successful action projects.
Binding makes pages diffi-
cult to copy.
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                               Wild About  Life!
                                         Activity Guide
     Written by: Mariam Westervelt
         & Elizabeth Wooster

          Publications Unit
       National Conservation
           Training Center
       U.S. Fish and Wildlife
               Service
          Route 1, Box 166
     Shepherdstown, WV 25443

        phone: (304) 876-7203
          fax: (304) 876-7689
        website: www.fws.gov

           Cost: No charge
            SUBJECT
               Health
           Language Arts
               Science
           Social Studies
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
           The video component of this package consists of four
           brief segments. The story follows four high school
           students who are trying to produce an educational
           film on biodiversity. In the process, they research
           information on the internet, review short films dealing
           with individual species, interview a leukemia patient
           who has been treated with medicine from a once-
           endangered plant, and discuss
           among themselves the importance
           of protecting biodiversity.
           Important vocabulary words
           appear in print on the screen. The
           accompanying activity guide
           contains overviews of the four
           segments along with objectives,
           key words, and a series of discussion questions and
           possible answers. The guide also contains ten com-
           plete activities, drawn from a number of sources,
           which can be used as extensions or reinforcement
           activities to complement the video. Activities include
           action projects, models, games, and surveys of com-
           munity attitudes. Illustrations consist of charts, draw-
           ings, and photographs. An appendix lists field offices
           of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
 Grade Level
    4-12,'
  , Length
  , 42 pages.
   & video '
Date Published
    1997
	
R
BOTTOM
LINE
"Positive tone and message. I would like to
kids react to these activities."
see how / ,* '"*"' • /•
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         , Characteristics
Strengths
  Noted~r
                                Considerations;
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis On
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Open to inquiry.
Reflects and includes both
local and global scales.
Focus is on data collection and
analysis.
Gives examples of successful
interventions.
Activities appear learner-
centered.
                      Does not list field testing
                      information. Presentation is
                      not well balanced.
                      Focus is on large animals;
                      doesn't adequately cover
                      plants, insects, fish or other
                      less charismatic creatures.
                     Not all activities have goals
                     or objectives listed.
Format of curriculum helpful.   Short on background mate-
Guide and video are easy to     rial.
use.
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       Written by: Mary Appelhof,
      Bill Brennan, Canton Gauthier
         & Barbara Loss Harris

             Flower Press
          10332 Shaver Road
        Kalamazoo, MI  49024

         phone: (616) 327-0108
          fax: (616) 327-7009

        nancy@wormwoman.com
               website:
      http://www.wormwoman.com

           Cost: $34.90+s&h
             SUBJECT
                Science
                                         Wormania!
                                        Live Worms & Song
                                                   IN A NUTSHELL
            This video features the "Worm Woman" (Mary
            Appelhof), teaching "Billy B." (Billy Brennan) and
            his family about the world of worms. Through
            photography and computer graphics, worms of North
            America and elsewhere in the world are shown and
            described. Worm reproduction, anatomy, feeding
            habits, and locomotion are explored, accented by
            four worm-related songs. Instruc-
            tions for setting up a worm
            composting bin are given. A
            teaching guide includes a pre-
            and post-test with answers, learner
            outcomes, an index, and seven units
            covering different topics on the
            video. Each unit lists the time code
 Grade Level
  '  3 <^up
    Length.
video & teachers
    guide
Date Published
    1995
            to the corresponding section of the video, key ideas,
            vocabulary, extension questions, exploration activi-
            ties, and trivia questions about worms. Related
            activities and readings from Appelhof s previous
            books are also cited.

H
BOTTOM
LINE
"Excellent photography of worm behavior and
physiology is interspersed with acting and singing."
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       ,~, Characteristics
                                       f\ /      *
                                      ^.Strengths..
                                      "
                             ", Considerations,-
         Fairness and
         Accuracy
         Depth
         Emphasis on
         Skills Building
         Action
         Orientation
         Instructional
         Soundness
         Usability
Provides accurate and detailed    All people shown in video
information.                   are middle-class Caucasians.
Discusses worm biology,
physiology, and the impor-
tance of worms to humans and
the ecosystem.
Activities involve classifica-
tion and measurement.
              Not  Applicable.
Provides cross-references to
more complete curricula by
the same author. Lists key
ideas and defines important
vocabulary.
Photography in video is very
clear and precise.
Some children may be put
off by the music and acting.
Vocabulary is rather ad-
vanced for the targeted age
group.
Teacher's Guide is too small
to photocopy.
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       Developed by: John Barger,
     Marjorie Burgett, Jane Greenberg,
      Maria Hostetler, Becky Keim, &
            Katy Scukanec

         Illinois-Indiana Sea
            Grant Program
         University of Illinois
          65 Mumford Han-
       ISC! West Gregory Drive
          Urbana,IL  61801

         phone: (217) 333-9448
          fax: (217) 333-2614
       e-mail: r-goettel@uiuc.edu

             Cost: $35.00

            SUBJECT

              Fine Arts

            Language Arts

            Mathematics

               Science

            Social Studies
               Zebra  Mussel

                        Mania:

                 Teacher's Guide for
                      Grades 5  & 6


                            IN A NUTSHELL

            Zebra Mussel Mania was designed to be used in
            conjuction with the Zebra Mussel Traveling Trunk.
            The ten activities in this guide address specific
            features and problems caused by zebra mussels (e.g.,
            their ability to clog water lines) as well as general
            problems and concerns raised by the introduction of
            exotic species into natural habitats. Activities are
            designed to fit into one or more
            45-minute class periods. Each lists
            a scientific process skill, a concept
            to be explored, benchmarks for
            learning, objectives, instructions
            for students, connections to other
            areas of study, important vocab-
            ulary, and possible variations.
            Some activities call for videos, actual mussels, or
            other materials from the traveling trunk. The guide
            also includes a pre- and post-test, fold out sheets
            describing different mussel types and their life
            cycles, fact cards, student sheets, a journal, transpar-
            ency masters, and other material on laminated pages.
            It also includes suggestions for facilitating coopera-
            tive learning, a glossary, resource lists, and sugges-
            tions for using mussels in the classroom. The Travel-
            ing Trunk is available for rental or sale through the
            Sea Grant program.
 Grade Level
 ,*,  5-6
   73 pages
        ^

Date Published
:"  1997 ,
             BOTTOM
             LINE
             "A good deal of science is conveyed tHrbugh
             the activities and there are mterdisciplmaiy
                        linkages built in,"      :  ,
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          Fairness and
          Accuracy
          Depth
          Emphasis on
          Skills Building
          Action
          Orientation
          Instructional
          Soundness
          Usability
 Provides lists of agencies for
 further information.
 Thorough discussion of the
 concept of population growth
 and rapid colonization.
 Requires measurement,
 observation, classification,
 prediction, and other scientific
 skills. Encourages students to
 think about how they arrived
 at conclusions.
Action plan is developed at the
end of the unit.
Lessons are learner-centered
and interdisciplinary.
Instructions are well orga-
nized, clear and easy to follow.
Provides helpful teacher
support.
 Uses such terms as "evil,"
 "menace," and "alien invad-
 ers" to describe zebra
 mussels.
Actions consists of educat-
ing the public. Weak in the
area of personal stake.
Uses mostly indoor activi-
ties. Connections to learners'
lives are weak.
Most activities are specific
to zebra mussels. Cost may
be prohibitive.
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 -The-fo'Uo\||hg:materials do;not§o^tairi a-Sufe|tantiklt;
 "teacher's guide, [antf-are-therelfbrfe' presented Iri a,
 ''shorter-format: ^These resources, were^reyie wed"
  using the same .rigorous'guidelines a's trfosean the-
  preceding "section of this'ljpok, '•&'*? *-" ^  " -; ^ N'
 r •*• *x s      *•-* ,    * " /*   •'^fW           /   N  «*-m ^ ,   *%*•<:•,
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  the niaferial^ad to determirj,§,how they^an best oe
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                                          Earth's
                                    Endangered
                                Environments:
                                         Picture Show
National Geographic Society
    Educational Services
      P.O. Box 10597
   DesMoines,IA  50340

    phone: (800) 368-2728
     fax: (515) 362-3366
    TDD: (800) 548-9797

           Cost:
 Individual $45.95 +s&h (#81181)
      Lab Pack (5 users)
     $137.95+s&h (#82028)
       SUBJECT
          Science
       Social Studies
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
                        Two movies are on this CD-ROM, one dealing with
                        rainforests and the other with wetlands. Specific
                        habitats described include both temperate and tropical
                        rainforests, swamps, bottomlands, peat bogs, arctic
                        tundra, marshes and prairie potholes. The importance
                        of the different ecosystems is discussed, along with
                        some of the issues facing their survival. Efforts to
                        preserve the ecosystems are des-
                        cribed. The movies are presented
                        with or without captions, and as
                        scripts of the movie. Spanish
                        versions appear on the same CD.
                        One screen provides suggestions for
                        classroom activities, including two
                        activity sheets for each movie. Both
                        images and text can be printed or downloaded for
                        reports. The student section includes a glossary,
                        background information, and list of key points for each
                        film. Technical assistance is available through a toll-
                        free number.
 Grade Level
    4-9"  ,
   Length
  CD-ROM
Date Published
    1994
   a
 •I
 3* 'T3
           What the REVIEWERS Said!

This is a concise, basic introduction to two ecosystems. The graphics and visual
presentation are of high quality. The information on wetland and rainforests is accu-
rate, and the program covers concepts well. It is formatted like a television program,
with little interaction and much passive viewing. The activities provided are simplis-
tic. The program is easy to use, although some reviewers reported trouble printing
information. Individual action and responsibility are not addressed.
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 Chariot Software Group
     3659 India Street
  San Diego, CA 92103

   phone: (800) 242-7468
    fax: (619)491-0021
 website: www.chariot.com

 Cost: Individual $59.95 +s&h
Lab Pack (5 users) $94.95 +s&h
  Site Licence $195.00 +s&h
      SUBJECT
         Science
                               Eco-Adventures
                             in  the  Rainforest
                                             IN A NUTSHELL
                                This software consists of a number of simulated
                                expeditions, in which the player journeys through the
                                rainforest in search of one of several creatures. With
                                the help of a mysterious guide, players travel through
                                thick forests, across rivers, and over areas that have
                                been burned for cattle pasture. The camera allows the
                                player to photograph interesting sights along the way.
                                Throughout the expeditions, students
                                encounter natives, other researchers,
                                and rangers, and must navigate away
                                from poachers, snares, falling trees,
                                and dangerous animals. After com-
                                pleting each expedition a team of
                                reporters ask the player a number of
                                questions about rainforest flora and
„ Gi;ade Level '•
-,  '3 & up
   Length
- rCD-EtOM;1
Date Published
. -',1994
                                fauna. The resource guide explains how to play the
                                game and provides a glossary of animal and plant
                                names, a bibliography of books on rainforest wildlife,
                                maps of the world showing the locations of rainforests,
                                and answers to selected questions about the game. A
                                poster showing black-and-white drawings of the
                                animals is also included.
   r§
 II
 o -S
   §
  JJ
                What the REVIEWERS Said!
     Information was largely accurate, although limited and date-sensitive. The program
     showed animals from different parts of the world in the same rainforest. Activities
     are learner-centered to a degree and involve the students in map reading, strategizing,
     and comprehending scientific information. The program is easy to use and follow.
     The different scenarios offer interesting information on rainforest issues, but did little
     to encourage original thought or point out alternatives. Reviewers differed on
     whether children would find it interesting or inviting.
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Written by: Groundwater Guardian
      Management Team

 The Groundwater Foundation
       P.O. Box 22558
   Lincoln, NE  68524-2558
     phone: (800) 858-4844
        (402) 434-2740
      fax: (402) 434-2742
  e-mail: info@groundwater.org

       Cost: No charge

        SUBJECT

           Science
        Social Studies
                                     A Guide  to
                                  Groundwater
                                      Guardian:
                                     1998 Program Year
                                              IN A NUTSHELL
                        The Groundwater Guardian is a program designed to
                        raise awareness of groundwater issues and assist com-
                        munities in forming plans to protect groundwater. This
                        community guide introduces the program and provides
                        concrete and specific instructions to those wishing to
                        participate. Planning is geared towards five types of
                        results-oriented projects: public awareness, conserva-
                        tion, pollution prevention, public
                        policy, and best management pract-
                        ices. Projects vary in length from
                        one to several years. Chapters address
                        the nature of the program, how to
                        plan for projects, how to implement
                        action plans, and how to apply for
                        designation as a Groundwater
                        Guardian community. Parallel chapters address the
                        development of Groundwater Guardian Affiliates,
                        which are entities that promote groundwater awareness
                        and assist communities in their efforts. Appendices
                        include application and planning forms, glossary of
                        groundwater terms, and examples of the five different
                        types of activities.	
. Grade Level
    adult
   Length
   65 pages
Date Published
    1908
   o
   ••0
   •p>*
  j
   1
                  What the REVIEWERS Said!
This material is more of a how-to guide than an educational curriculum. The action
component is very strong, and assumes that those using the materials share the
organization's views and concerns about groundwater. The instructions provide an
overview and suggest sources for further information, but do not go into much detail
by themselves. The material focuses on grassroots organizing and the importance of
involving a diverse cross-section of the local community.
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          Queue, Inc.
     338 Commerce Drive
     Fairfield, CT  06432

     phone: (800) 232-2224
        (203)333-7268
       fax: (800) 775-2729
   e-mail: sales@queueinc.com
   website: queueinc@aol.com

       Cost: $145.00+s&h
         SUBJECT

            Science
        Social Studies
                                  North American
                                        Ecosystems
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
This hybrid Macmtosh/Windows CD-ROM introduces
students to the concept of a biome and allows them to
explore specific biomes in North America. Although
six biomes are introduced and discussed, the program
focuses on three: the desert, the Rocky Mountains, and
the prairie. Each section provides brief movies with
written and spoken narration, and looks at the climate,
geography, flora and fauna that
define each biome. Additional
background material for instructors
is provided in a separate folder,
along with pre- and post-questions,
instructions for using the program,
and four quizzes presented with
and without answers. The material
                                                                  Date Published
also includes several maps showing the location of
different biomes, as well as an on-line glossary that
allows the students to review information on specific
topics or ideas.
        The information appears to be accurate and balanced, although there was little in the
        way of exploring different viewpoints. Reviewers described the materials as visually
        appealing and well-organized; the visuals received high marks, and the use of histori-
        cal photographs and video footage added to the material. The teacher's guide is rather
        weak, and little was done to address skill development. The program is not very
        interactive, although the quizzes were found to be helpful.
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     Environmental Media
          Corporation
          P.O. Box 99
   Beaufort, SC 29901-0099

      phone: (800) 368-3382
       fax: (803) 986-9093
  e-mail: ggerber@envmedia.com
website: http://www.envmedia.com

Cost: $179.00 for all four videotapes
   $49.95 + s&h for each videotape
         SUBJECT
           Science
                                              Oceans
                                                Alive!
                                                 IN A NUTSHELL
                          This material consists of four fifty-minute videotapes
                          and two teaching guides. Each videotape contains ten
                          five-minute segments, each of which addresses a
                          different aspect of ocean life. Topics include the
                          classification of sponges, ways to identify fish, the role
                          of zooplankton in the ocean, food chains, and homes
                          used by sea creatures. A variety of oceanic life forms,
                          from whales to sponges, are featured.
                          Segments are narrated and feature
                          color photography, much of it under
                          water. The teaching guides include
                          additional information on each of the
                          forty topics, as well as suggestions
                          for discussions or classroom invest-
                          igations related to the segment topic.
                          The first two videocassettes and accompanying
                          teacher's guide are also available in Spanish.
 Grade Level
   5 &up   -
   Length
  videos &
teacher's guides
Date Published
    1992
 131
                   What the REVIEWERS
  4
  .1
   i
The photography in the videos is very clear and was well received. The information
appears to be both accurate and fair hi presentation. The suggestions for activities and
discussion hi the teacher's guide are helpful. Animals not frequently found in nature
films are given attention here. The segments are in no particular order; all feature the
same background music, and move rather slowly. As a result, they might become bor-
ing to some students if used for too long or too frequently. Related topics are some-
tunes scattered among segments, with unrelated footage in between. Some of the termi-
nology used in the videotape is not defined.
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      Written & produced by:
         Peter Cochran

  Rainbow Educational Media
      4540 Preslyn Drive
   Raleigh, NC 27604-3177

      Dhone: (800) 331-4047
       fax: (919) 954-7554
            e-mail:
   rainbowedu@worldnet.att.net

        Cost: $89.00+s&h
        SUBJECTS
            Science
                                              Oceans:
                                        Earth's Last Frontier
                                                  IN A NUTSHELL
This video provides a general overview of oceans.
Attention is given to the topography of the ocean floor,
the variety of wildlife in the ocean, the effect of water
pressure on different kinds of marine life, the role of
gravity on the creation of tides, and the formation and
effects of waves and currents. Other topics include
salinity, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis. Both
scientists and students are shown    	
exploring marine life. Live action
photography is augmented with
diagrams and maps. Male and female
voices alternate narration. Examples
of simple experiments demonstrating
water pressure, effects of waves, and
movement of water are given. The
E>at«i Published
                    *_;
video comes with a thirty-page teacher's guide, which
lists learning objectives for the video, a glossary,
review questions, eight selected learning activities
which can be done in the classroom, a bibliography,
and the script. A separate sheet provides a multiple-
choice test.
                   What the REVIEWERS.Sai
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Rainbow Educational Media
    4540 Preslyn Drive
 Raleigh, NC 27604-3177

    phone: (800) 331-4047
     fax: (919)954-7554
          e-mail:
 rainbowedu@worldnet.att.net


      Cost: $89.00+S&H


       SUBJECT

          Health
          Science
                          Reducing,  Reusing
                               and  Recycling:
                               Environmental Concerns
                                           IN A NUTSHELL
                       This video features a discussion of the different types
                       of solid waste (including hazardous wastes), explains
                       how it is disposed of, identifies some of the dangers of
                       solid waste, and provides suggestions for young people
                       to help prevent problems associated with garbage.
                       Using computer-generated graphics and live photogra-
                       phy, the program conveys the amount of garbage and
                       solid waste created daily, the
                       volume of discarded recyclables,
                       and some of the benefits obtained
                       when students reduce, reuse, and
                       recycle. The videotape comes with a
                       twenty-page teacher's guide, which
                       includes learning objectives, a
                       summary of the program, review
                       questions with answers, the complete script of the
                       videotape, a glossary, and a list of agencies and organi-
                       zations to contact for more information. An additional
                       sheet contains a ten-question multiple choice test.
 Grade Level
    4-6
   Length
 20 minutes
Date Published
    1990
                What the REVIEWERS  Said!
,
8 S
A 3
ol
 5?
u
vs
The video is well-sequenced and introduces concepts and vocabulary in a logical
order. The script was helpful and would be especially useful to those with limited
hearing. Some of the statistics mentioned need to be updated and corrected. The
video emphasized individual responsibility with regard to solid waste, but offers
minimal action strategies or skills. The narrator is a white male, and the homes
shown in the video appear to be middle class.
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Written by: Darlene K. Stoner

Council for Environmental
 Education/Project WILD
  707 Conservation Lane
        Suite 305
 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

   phone: (301) 527-8900
    fax: (301) 527-8912
e-mail: info@projectwild.org
website: www.projectwild.org

      Cost: $7.00+s&h

       SUBJECT

          Health
     Language Arts
         Science
      Social Studies
                                  Taking  Action:
                                  An Educator's Guide to
                                    Involving Students  in
                                   Environmental Action
                                              Projects
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
                                 This booklet was developed to give educators sugges-
                                 tions and examples of student environmental action
                                 projects. The first three sections describe some of the
                                 logistics of action project planning. These cover such
                                 topics as motivation, conflict resolution, connecting to
                                 the school's curriculum, interviewing skills, and tips for
                                 project assessment. The fourth section, which makes up
                                 the bulk of the book, is dedicated to
                                 examples of successful projects from
                                 around the country. Project
                                 descriptions are grouped by type
                                 (such as conserving energy,
                                 measuring water quality, or working
                                 with endangered species). A list of
                                 suggestions for additional projects,
                                 helpful publications,  and organizations follows each
                                 grouping. Sections five through seven offer additional
                                 resources, such as a brief list of award and grant opportu-
                                 nities and an action matrix for planning action strategies.
    •*$t*     i ~
  Grade Level-,
   Length '' „
-',  74 pages "%
Date Published
'-'  '1995"
        This resource is strong in terms of skills building and in providing an overview of
        action projects. The resource lists are considered helpful. The examples of successful
        projects and the lists of ideas for further projects are very comprehensive. Reviewers
        felt that more detailed explanation of the steps for developing and choosing action
        projects, as well as research on their benefits, were needed.
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Written by: Shelly Smith, Richard
    Brook, & Mary Tisdale

Bureau of Land Management
The Environmental Education
    & Volunteers Office
     1849 C Street NW
        MS-406LS
  Washington, D.C. 20240
    phone: (202) 452-5078
      fee: (202) 452-5199
      website: http:/www.
bbn.gov/education/education.html
Cost: No charge. Material can be
  downloaded from the website.

        SUBJECT
          Science
       Social Studies
                              Understanding
                                    Ecosystem
                                 Management
                                           IN A NUTSHELL
         These materials consist of a reprint of an article
         describing basic terms and concepts of ecosys-
         tems, how ecosystems are affected by humans, and
         the main ideas and practices of ecosystem
         management. An accompanying two-sided
         poster provides more details on the same topics,
         as well as a case study for student discussion. In
         addition, the article gives brief
         suggestions for sixteen activities
         dealing with ecosystem manage-
         ment that teachers can conduct in a
         school setting. The article is illus-
         trated with color photographs, time
         lines, and drawings.
 Grade Level
    4-7
   Length
 ^" 8 pages -
Date Published
    1994
  a
   C3
                What the REVIEWERS Said!
 U
 en
      The material presented is balanced and unbiased. The authors show the link between
      current actions and long-term consequences, and make the information relevant
      to students. The materials stress citizenship and the importance of sound decision mak-
      ing. The activities lack objectives and specific goals, and at times are thin with
      regard to procedure.
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Written by: Paul Schiff & Cindi
       Smith-Walters
 Council for Environmental
 Education / Project WILD
  707 Conservation Lane
        Suite 305
 Gaithersburg, MD 20878
    phone: (301) 527-8900
     fax: (301) 527-8912
 e-mail: info@projectwild.org
 website: www.projectwild.org

      Cost: $5.00+s&h

       SUBJECT
        Fine Arts
      Language Arts
       Mathematics
          Science
      Social Studies
                                    WILD  School
                              A Guide to Preparing Habitat
                                  Improvement Projects  on
                                         School Grounds
                                                IN A NUTSHELL
                                 This booklet provides instruction for students and
                                 educators who wish to develop areas on school
                                 grounds for habitat conservation and wildlife educa-
                                 tion activities. The first three chapters explain the
                                 rationale behind such projects, the seven major con-
                                 cept areas of Project WELD, and the basic components
                                 of a wildlife habitat. Included are suggestions for team
                                 building, selecting an appropriate
                                 site, developing and implementing an
                                 action plan, and obtaining the
                                 support of parents and community
                                 members. The text provides sample
                                 ideas to show how school areas can
                                 be turned into project areas. An
                                 appendix lists specific Project WILD
                                 learning activities that relate to developing habitat
                                 areas. Schools which complete these projects can
                                 apply for certification as a WELD School Site. The
                                 book is illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
 Grade Level
Date Published
,.   1993 x ..
                   What the RE^EWERS  Said!
        The goals of this work are clearly stated. Reviewers felt that it was a helpful and
        motivational how-to guide to developing a school site. They noted, however, that
        the guide lacks detail in many areas where educators would want more information,
        such as in describing some of the more complex projects. Connections are made
        between specific activities and curricular requirements. Students are involved with
        decision making and are encouraged to come to their own conclusions. The instruc-
        tions were clear, sequentially ordered, and easy to follow. Learner outcomes and
        sources of information were not clearly identified.
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 Written by: Alan R. Berkowitz &
        Patrick Bohlen

   NAAEE Publications &
     Membership Office
        P.O. Box 400
       Troy, OH 45373

  phone & fax: (937) 676-2514
  e-mail: jthoreen@erinet.com
    website: www.naaee.org

            Cost:
 $2.45 +s&h for NAAEE members
   $2.70 +s&h for non-members
         SUBJECT
         Mathematics
            Science
                                               Worm
                                              Worlds
                                                  IN A NUTSHELL
                                 Worm Worlds is one of a series of schoolyard environ-
                                 mental investigations. It consists of a folder with
                                 instructions for conducting a multi-part experiment in
                                 worm habitats. Within the folder are masters of an
                                 equipment card, an action card explaining procedures,
                                 and a record sheet. Two different sites are used so
                                 students can compare how earthworms respond to
                                 different environmental factors.
                                 Students learn how to designate a
                                 quadrant for study and are given
                                 practice in observation and data
                                 collection. A materials list,
                                 preparation instructions, time
                                 factors for each part of the
                                 experiment, and suggestions for
                                 time and place are provided, as are debriefing ques-
                                 tions and possible extension activities. There is also a
                                 brief list of additional resources on worms.
 Grade Level
     3-6
   Length.   :
   4 pages ;;
Date Published
     1996
                   What the REVIEWERS  Said!
I'd
sis a>
        The instructions are concise but complete. Students are given an opportunity to
        engage in cooperative learning and to practice critical and analytical thinking skills.
        The information is long-lived and required materials are inexpensive. The experiment
        is simple to implement. Finding a location to conduct the experiment in urban set-
        tings or areas with heavily compacted earth could be a problem.
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City Kids & City Critters 	 p 6
Composting:Waste to Resources 	 p 8
Connections: Guide to a Healthy Env 	 p 10
Creepy Crawlies & the Scientific 	 p 12
Cycling Back to Nature 	 p 14
[The Digital Field Trip to the Wetlands 	 p 16
Earth Day to Arbor Day 	 p 18
Earth's Endangered Environments 	 p 106
Earthways 	 	 	 - 	 p 20
Eco-Adventures in the Rainforest 	 p 107
Grade
Level
3-6
4-8
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                                 Publisher Index
            Air & Waste Management Association Education Council	26

            Center for Science in the Public Interest	56
            Chariot Software Group	107
            Cornell University	8
            Council for Environmental Education / Project WILD	113,115
            Creative Publications	76,78
            Dale Seymour Publications	24
            Digital Frog International	16
            The Dow Chemical Company	64

            Eco Education	10
            Environmental Media Corporation	110

            Flower Press	100
            Fulcrum Publishers	12
            Globe Fearon Educational Publisher	28
            The Groundwater Foundation	108
            Gryphon House	20
            J. Weston Walsh Publisher	94
            Keep America Beautiful Inc	82
            Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company	22,74

            Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program	102
            International Rivers Network	68

            Learning Triangle Press	6
            Leopold Education Project	54

            McGraw-Hill	66
            National 4-H Council	14, 62, 92
            National Arbor Day Foundation	18
            National Geographic Society	106
            National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	34
            National Science Teachers Association	88
            National Tree Trust	38
            New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services	44
            North American Association for Environmental Education	116
            North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation	70

            Ohio Sea Grant Publications	36

            Queue, Inc	109
            Rainbow Educational Media	Ill, 112
            Science Museum of Minnesota	72
            Sea World	58,86
            Southwest Connecticut Regional Recycling Operating Committee	96
            Stanford Program on International and  Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE)	42
            Stipes Publishing Compant	48
            Teacher Created Materials Inc	40
            Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission	30
            United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service	52
            United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management	46,114
            United States Environmental Protection Agency	80
            United States Fish & Wildlife Service	98
            Urban Wildlife Resources	60
            VWR Scientific Products	50,84
            Water Environment Federation	90

            Zero Population Growth	32
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Adams, Alexis	10
Air & Waste Management
   Association Education Council	26
Appelhof, Mary	100
Ashford, Pam	64
Auburn University at Montgomery	90
Barger, John	102
Berkowitz, Alan R	116
Bland, Samuel S	70
Bohlen, Patrick	116
Bonhotal, Jean F.	8
Boston, Jane	42
Brennan, Bill	100
Brook, Richard	114
Brouse, Deborah E	32
Burgett, Marjorie	102
Casey, Carrie	28
CEPUP (Chemical Education for
   Public Understanding Program)	50, 84
Chandler, Pauline	40
Cochran, Peter	Ill
Commins, Stephen	42
Cox Kaufman, Sue	88
Denoncour, MarkT.	44
Diem, MaryJo	28
Digital Frog International	16
E2: Environment & Education	24
Environmental Education Exchange ...56
Gauthier, Canton	100
Goodman, Richard	28
Greenberg, Jane	102
Groundwater Guardian Management
   Team	108
Heimlich, Joe E	14
Hogan, Kathleen	22
Hollyer, James R	14
Horosko, Millie M	96
Horton, Robert L	14
Hosteller, Maria	102
Huelbig, Carole	6
Hungerford, Harold	48
Hunter, Lee	28
Keeley, Page	64
Keim, Becky	102
Krasny, Marianne E	8
Kroll, Mary	62, 92
Leopold Education Project	54
Letts, Kelly	46
 Liftig, Inez	64
 Litherland, Ralph	48
 Loss Harris, Barbara	100
 Martin, Pamela	68
 Middleton, Steve	28
 Miller, Heidi	36
 Moe, Jeanne	46
 Mortensen, Lynn L	34
 National Arbor Day Foundation	18
 National Wildlife Federation	66
 Paterson, Danielle	46
 Petrash, Carol	20
 Peeler, Janet	64
 Peyton, R. Ben	48
 Potter Parham, Donna	58
 Pottle, JeanL	94
 Poore, John	10
 Racich, Michelle	82
 Ramsey, John	48
 Roquet, Deanne	10
 Schaefer.Amy	36
 Schiff, Paul	115
 Schnell, Bobbi	38
 Science Museum of Minnesota	72
 Scukanec, Katy	102
 Smith, Shelly	46, 114
 Smith-Walters, Cindi	115
 Stenhouse Kneidel, Sally	12
 Stoner, Darlene K	113
 Swift, Judith	 86
 Texas Natural Resource
   Conservation Commission	30
 Tisdale, Mary	114
 Troy State University	90
 United States Environmental Protection
   Agency Office of Water	80
 United States Forest Service Pacific
   Northwest Region	52
 United States Fish & Wildlife	60
 Volk, Trudi	48
 Warren, Pat	64
 Wasserman, Pamela B	32
 West, Carolyn	68
 Westervelt, Mariam	98
Westley, Joan	.....76,78
Wier Roberts, Janet	6
World Resources Institute	'.	74
Wooster, Elizabeth	98
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