Environmental Education:
August 1982-January 1985
A Bibliography
Compiled, by
Michael C. Bouchard
Librarian
March 1985
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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The following bibliography on environmental education
provides a current, annotated listing of reports and journal
articles. These sources are useful for EPA staff, educators,
students, and other researchers? in the field of environmental
education. This bibliography updates "A Bibliography of
Environmental Education, January 1978-July 1982," compiled
by Carolyn A. Schultze for the EPA Headquarters Library in
August 1982.
The entries in this bibliography are organized according
to the topics of theory, practical studies, and conferences
and case studies. The citations from the original biblio-
graphy were obtained from the F'PA Library catalog, and from
the following publications and databases:
Publications;
Environment Abstracts.
EIC/Environment Information Center
New York, New York.
Environmental Periodical.3 Bibliography
Environmental Studies Institute
International Academy at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
EPA PublicationsBibliography
Library Systems Staff
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
H.W. Wilson Company
New York, New York
Databases;
NTIS (National Technical Information Service)
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
National Institute of Education
Educational Resources Information Center
Washington, DC 20208
In developing the present bibliography, each of the
above publications and databases were searched. However,
the ERIC database contained all the citations found in
the other sources. All the abstracts in this bibliography
are from ERIC.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A BIBLIOGRAPHY
I. Environmental Education: Theory
Baldauf, Richard J. "Environmental Education...In Any Subject
for Any Age." Nature Study; vol.37, #3-4, March 1984, p31.
Describes 14 slide presentations which demonstrate that
environmental education can be approached through any
subject at any grade level.
Caduto, Michael. "A Review of Environmental Values Education."
Journal of Environmental Education; vol.14, #3, Spring 1983,
pp!3-21.
Describes and evaluates ei.ght strategies for both general
values education and environmental education.
Caldwell, Lynton K. "Environmental Studies: Discipline or
Metadiscipline?" Environmental Professional; vol.5, #3-4,
1983, pp247-259.
Suggests that academic instruction in environmental studies
will fall short of its potential if it comprises no more
than multidisciplinary course offerings.
Charles, Cheryl et_al. "Project Learning Tree." Nature Study;
vol.37, #3-4, March 1984, pp22-23.
Describes an environmental education program that provides
activity guides for elementary and secondary grades.
Chiras, Daniel D. "Risk and Risk Assessment in Environmental
Education;" American Biology Teacher; vol.44, #8, November
1982, pp460-465.
Risk assessment is suggested as a technique to be used to
analyze current issues in an objective manner.
Disinger, John F. "What Research Says: Learning in the Environ-
ment." School Science and Mathematics; vol.84, #2, February
1984, pp!58-163.
Because environmental educcition may be viewed as educa-
tion in, about, and for the: environment, some choices
must be made about the emphasis given to each.
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Dolin, Eric J. "Elementary, Secondary, and College Level
Environmental Education: An Integrated Approach." Envi-
ronmentalEducation and Information; vol.3, #2, AprlT/June
1984, pp!67-178.
Suggests 'that all students should be aware of their
environment at precollege levels, and should build upon this
awareness.
Goodson, Ivor. "Environmental Education For All: Strategies for
Change." Journal of Environmental Education Developments;
vol.11, #3, Fall 1983, pp6-7.
Briefly discusses strategics for establishing environmental
education in schools, focusing on the relationship between
environmental studies and >:he traditional academic courses.
Hatley, Jan. "The Role of the !!oo in Environmental Education
Today." Review of Environmental Education Developments;
vol.12, #1, 1984, pp3-6.
Discusses issues related to the role of the zoo in
environmental education.
Howard, Jeanne. "Environmental Education and the Choice of
Technology." Journal of Environmental Education; vol.15,
#2, Winter 1984, pp21-26.
Examines the evolution of twentieth century civilization
from the period of "technological determinism" to the
period of "technological choice".
Imahori, Kozo. "Environmental Education in Japan." Environmen-
tal Education and Information; vol.3, #1, Jan-Mar 1984,
PP61-72.
Discusses environmental education (EE) in Japan by examin-
ing the historical background, the conservation stage,
the Kogai stage, the development stage, EE research, and
environmental lectures as an effective interdisciplinary
subject for undergraduates.
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Johnson, Eric, et al. "Acid Rain: Activities for Science
Teachers." American Biology Teacher; vol.45, #4, April/May
1983, pp228-238.
Seven complete acid rain activities are provided: background
information, major concepts, student objectives, vocabulary
lists, procedures, instructional strategies, and questions/
discussions.
Johnson, Phillip. "Connecting .Patterns through Environmental
Education." Educational Leadership; vol.40, #7, April 1983,
pp40-44.
Through environmental education, educators can integrate all
subject matter into the fiold of environmental studies.
Knapp, Clifford E. "A Curriculum Model for Environmental Values
Education." Journal of. Environmental Education; vol.14, #3,
Spring 1983, pp22-26.
Describes status/role of education, considering educational
approaches to values by highlighting distinctive features
of each.
Marion, James I. "Acid Rain; An Educational Opportunity?"
Outdoor Communication; vol.15, #1 Winter-Spring 1984,
PP7-13.
Outlines how educators can handle the subject of acid rain.
Moeller, Robert. "Project E.G.R.E.T." Nature Study; vol.37,
#3-4, March 1984, p28.
Project E.G.R.E.T. is designed to help the chapters of
the Northeast Region of the National Audubon Society
become more involved in environmental education in local
areas.
Park, C.C. "Towards a Philosophy of Environmental Education."
Environmental Education and Information; vol.3, #1, Jan-Mar
1984, pp3-15.
Explores the need for a philosophical foundation for
environmental education.
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Pfortner, Ray. "The Control of Hazardous Wastes and the Role of
Environmental Educators." nature Study; vol.37, #3-4, March
1984, pp43-44.
Discusses legislation aimed at hazardous waste issues which
are implemented by the EPA and State Governments.
Sandier, Alan R. "Learning by Eiesign—the AIA Environmental
Education Program." Nature Study; vol.36, #3-4, March 1983,
PP26-27.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), recognizing
the interrelationship between the human environmental and
the natural environment, has prepared materials to help
people make wise decisions about the environment. The
role of the AIA in environmental education and the Learning
by Design materials are described.
Schwaab, Karl E. "Instructional Methods; Their Use and Effective-
ness in Environmental Education." Journal of Environmental
Education; vol.14, #2, Winter 1982, pp8-12.
Surveyed 296 Illinois environmental educators on effective-
ness of instructional strategies in environmental education
and how often a given strategy is used. Results of
questionnaires indicate that teachers tend to use less
effective methods rather than those they consider more
effective.
Spencer, Christopher, et al. "Evaluating Environmental Education
in Nursery and Primary Schools." Environmental Education and
Information; vol.3, #1, Jan-March 1984, pp!6-32.
Demonstrates how young children learn a completely novel
route across a city district.
Sherry, Douglas. "The Montpelier Environmental Education Program."
Nature Study; vol.37, #3-4, March 1984, p58.
An introduction to and sample of activities from a unit of
the Montpelier Environmental Education Program.
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Volk, Trudi L. "Recommendations for EE in the United States;
Based on a National Needs Assessment." Nature Study;
vol.37, #3-4, March 1984, pp!6-20.
Assessed environmental educators' perceptions on four
environmental education goals—ecological foundations,
awareness of issues and huiaan values, investigation and
evaluation of issues and solutions.
Weeks, Mary K. "Creative Environmental Education Activities
for Young Children." Nature Study; vol.37, #3-4, March
1984, pp62-63.
Describes activities for preschool and kindergarten child-
ren that encourage the development of a favorable attitude
towards, an interest in, and awareness of the environment.
II. Environmental Education; Practical Studies
Gabalski, Anita. "Making A Difference: DEC's Environmental
Education (DEC) Camps." Conservat ion ist; vol.37, #5,
Mar-April 1983, pp!2-17.
Discusses various program activities at New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation camps, including
environmental workshops which foster exploration, discovery,
and skill development.
Garver, Janice B. "A Survey of Environmental Education in
Hamilton County Schools (K-L2)." Masters of Secondary
Education Project; June 1983, pllO.
Environmental education (EE) courses and programs offered
in grades K-12 in Hamilton County (Ohio) public, private
and parochial schools were surveyed by means of a question-
naire mailed to 67 district level administrators, principals,
and teachers.
Anon. "Using Information Technology for the Benefit of Environ-
mental Education." Review of. Environmental Education Deve-
lopments: vol.12, #1, 1984, p!7.
Describes the development of. and services offered by
Council for Environmental Education (CEE) Information
Center.
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Grove, Jim. "Environmental BioJ.ogy: A Field Experience."
Journal of College Science Teaching; vol.13, #3, Dec-Jan
1984, ppl50-153.
Recounts experience of an environmental biology class.
Gupta, Gian C. "An Undergraduate Environmental Science Curri-
culum." Journal of College Science Teaching; vol.12, #2,
November 1982, pplOO-102.
Describes a curriculum in Environmental Sciences adopted
by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Howard, Jeanne. "New Strategies for Environmental Education in
Developing Countries." Journal of Environmental Education;
vol.14, #2, Winter 1982, pp41-44.
Examples of new environmental strategies in developing
countries are provided including, among others, programs
which stress that properly-conceived development should
include respect for the local environment and research
projects helping villagers define what is meant by develop-
ment.
Jaus, Harold H. "The Development and Retention of Environmental
Attitudes in Elementary School Children." Journal of
Environmental Education; vol.15, #3, Spring 1984, pp33-36.
Effects of two hours of instruction in environmental
education on attitudes of third grade students toward
the environment.
Knamiller, Gary. "Environmental Education for Relevance in
Developing Countries." Environmentalist; vol.3, #3,
Fall 1983, pp!73-179.
Reviews attempts to achieve curricular relevance in
schools in Third World countries.
LaHart, David E. "Here Comes the Sun." Science and Children;
vol.22, fl, September 1984, pp33-35.
By constructing and performing related experiments, students
begin to understand some of the major principles of solar
energy.
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McKinney, C. Warren et a1. "Effects of Overt Teacher Enthusiasm
on First-Grade Students' Acquisition of Three Concepts."
Theory and Researchin Social Education; vol.11, #4, Winter
1984, ppl5-24.
When 52 first graders were divided into three groups and
taught about environmental pollution by the same teacher
exhibiting three degrees of enthusiasm, little difference
was found.
Manning, Robert E. et al. "Computer Simulation as a Tool in
Teaching Park and Wilderness Management." Journal of
Environmental Education; vol.15, #3, Spring 1984, pp3-9.
Describes a Wilderness Travel Simulation Model that
reduces the complexity of the outdoor system under study.
Metcalfe, Arnold. "The Work of the Environmental Education Team
in Warrington." Bulletin of Environmental Education; 1139,
December 1982, pp8-9.
Highlights project activities of the environmental education
team at the park service in Warrington (England).
Ollason, Robert J. "Interlink—Collaborative Projects in Wild-
life, Environmental, and Biological Education in Scotland."
Journalof Biological Education; vol.17, #1, Spring 1983,
PP21-22.
Discusses development/activities of Interlink, a scheme
whereby the Edinburgh Zoo works in conjunction with various
organizations to develop a particular theme for classes
of school children.
Perina, I. "Popularization of Chemistry through Ecological
Topics." Journal of Chemical Education; vol.59, #12,
December 1982, pp!016-17.
After providing information on elementary schooling,
discusses ecological topics and activities used to raise
the awareness of elementary school students about the level
of pollution in the environment.
Pettus, Alvin M. "A Teacher Survey; Environmental Education in
Virginia Schools." Journal of Environmental Education;
vol.15, #1, Fall 1983, pp!7-:>l.
Assessed status and progress of environmental education
in Virginia's public schools using classroom teachers'
responses to questions concerning their instruction
and school's curriculum.
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Rago, Paul J. "An Interactive Optimization Game for Examining
Tradeoffs between Economic and Ecological Values." Journal
of Environmental Education; vol.15, f3, Spring 1984,
pplO~16.
Describes an interactive optimization computer game for
training resource managers in which the user plays the
role of an environmental consultant to an electric utility
company.
Rees, Gareth. "Sub-Professional Training in the Field of the
Environment. Environmentalist; vol.2, #4, Winter 1982,
PP333-338.
Aims, objectives, and structure of a multidisciplinary
course designed to train technicians to deal with pollution
and its effects are discussed.
Santos, John G. "After-Hours Science." Science Teacher; vol.51,
#4, April 1984, pp40-45.
Nature's Classroom provides field experience, academic
classes, and activities in the natural sciences.
Simmons, Deborah Anne. "Community Involvement in Hazardous Waste
Management; A Comparison of an On-Site Visit and a Simulated
Slide Visit." Journal ofEnvironmental Education; vol.15,
#3, Spring 1984, pp25-32.
Compared the effectiveness of presenting information on
hazardous waste management alternatives during two one-day
workshops by using pretest, and follow-up attitude and
comprehension questionnaires,
Switzer, Terry G. "When You're Hot..." Science Teacher;
vol.15, #6, September 1984, pp58-61.
Discusses environmental problems resulting from thermal
pollution, and experiments which help students develop
an awareness and understanding of these problems.
Watson, Robert. "The Island of Terra; A Computer-Aided Simula-
tion of World Resources Problems Designed for Lower-Achiev-
ing Secondary School Pupils." Simulation/Games forLearning;
vol.13, #2, Summer 1983, pp64-71.
Describes the computer-assisted environmental-educational
game TERRA.
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Wheatley, Jack. "Saved from the; Trash Can. Keep That Recycled
Paper in Circulation." Science and Children; vol.20, #5,
February 1983, ppll-13.
Lessons on conservation/recycling taught in upper elementary/
middle schools feature a paper recycling activity in which
students make new paper from old.
Winkeljohn, Dorothy R. et al. "Let's Build a Pond." Science
Activities; vol.19, #4, Nov-Dec 1982, pplO-11.
Describes a game for grades three-six designed to demonstrate
the interdependence between living things and the physical
factors of their environment.
III. Environmental Education: Conferences and Case Studies
Anon. "Action for Environmental Education." Outdoor Communicator;
vol.15, #1, Winter-Spring 1984, pp!4-19.
Discusses the First National Congress for Environmental
Education Features: Policies and Practices, including 10
recommendations on political action, information dissemina-
tion and cooperation between groups.
Bennett, Dean etal. "Education for the Human Habitat."
Nature Study; vol.37, #3, March 1984, pp40-41.
Highlights a workshop exploring the objectives and
activities of the Human Habitat Study, Inc., a nonprofit
organization dedicated to the maintenance of a healthful
and healing global environment.
Cowan, Margaret E. et al. International Case Studies in
Environmental Education in Action V. Columbus, OH, ERIC
Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental
Education, December 1982.
Provided in this document are case studies of representative
and exemplary innovative environmental education programs
from various regions of the world. The case studies provide
information on the environment and environmental problems
and concerns of various countries, insights into that
country's attitude toward the environment and education.
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Disinger, John F. "What Research Says: A Look at National and
International Environmental Education Conferences." School
Science and Mathematics; vol.84, #1, January 1984, pp65-70.
Reports on the outcomes of six national and two international
conferences attempting to set guidelines for the continuing
development of environmental education.
Mann, Lori D. et al. "Global Environmental Education: A Way
of Thinking and Acting." Nature Study; vol.37, #3-4,
March 1984, pp59-62.
Theme issue with title "Reports of Workshops in Environ-
mental Education Practices Conducted at the First National
Congress for Environmental Education Futures.
Sacks, Arthur B. et aI. Current Issues in Environmental
Education and Environmental Studies. Columbus, OH, ERIC
Clearinghouse forScience, Mathematics, and Environmental
Education, August 1983.
Provided in three major sections are selected papers
presented at the 1982 Conference of the National Association
for Environmental Education. The first part contains four
invited addresses on environmental issues and two symposium
papers related to the Global 2000 Report to the President.
The seven essays that follow give the practitioner's
perspective on environmental education programs, approaches,
and issues. Included in the final section are 14 research
and evaluation papers.
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Environmental Studies Institute
International Academy at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
EPA Publications Bibliography
Library Systems Staff
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
H.W. Wilson Company
New York, New York
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NTIS (National Technical Info
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ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
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Washington, DC 20208
In developing the present bibliography, each of the
above publications and databc.ses were searched. However,
the ERIC database contained all the citations found in
the other sources. All the abstracts in this bibliography
are from ERIC.
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