United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of
External Affairs (A-108)
Washington DC 20460
August 1988
OPA 87-022
Office of Community and Intergovernmental Relations
Education
Materials For Teachers and
Young People (Grades K-12)
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Introduction
This annotated list of educational materials on environmental issues has been compiled by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Entries include diverse materials ranging from workbooks and lesson plans to newsletters, films,
and computer software intended for young people. Educational materials available from sources other than EPA are listed
alphabetically following the name of their sponsoring organization or group. A separate listing of selected EPA publica-
tions and other material available from EPA's Public Information Center is also included in this pamphlet.
For further research and reference, a short, descriptive list of environmental education resource facilities is also
provided at the end of this pamphlet.
EPA expects to expand and update this publication to include additional information called to our attention in the future.
Please direct such information to:
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Office of Community and Intergovernmental Relations (A-108 EA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-4454
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Contents
Introduction 1
Environmental Education Materials (Grades K-12): An Annotated List 3
Acid Rain Foundation 3
America The Beautiful Fund 3
American Forestry Asssociation 4
American Lung Association 4
American Society for Environmental Education 4
American Water Works Association 4
Bullfrog Films 5
California Waste Management Board 5
Center for Environmental Education 5
Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazandous Wastes 5
Citizens for a Better Environment 5
Coastal States Organization 6
Community Environmental Council 6
Conservation Foundation/World Wildlife Fund 6
Disney Educational Productions 6
Environmnental Action Coalition 7
Global Tomorrow Coalition/West 7
Golden Empire Health Planning Center 8
Institute for Environmental Education 8
Iowa State Department of Education 8
Izaak Walton League of America 9
Michigan Media 9
Modem Talking Pictures 9
National Arbor Day Foundation .' 9
National Association for the Advancement of Humane Education 9
National Audubon Society 10
National Gardening Association 10
National Geographic Films 10
National Wildlife Federation 11
Pyramid Films 11
San Francisco Recycling Program 11
Sierra Club 12
Soil and Water Conservation Society 12
University of California Extension Media Center 12
Virginia Air Pollution Control Board 13
Washington State Citizens for Recycling 13
Washington State Department of Ecology 13
Water Pollution Control Federation 13
Selected Publications Available from EPA's Public Information Center 13
Environmental Education Resource Facilities 14
Environmental Action Coalition 14
Global Tomorrow Coalition/West 15
Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education Analysis Center 15
Walt Disney World 15
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Environmental Education Materials
(Grades K-12): An Annotated List
Most of the educational materials listed below are available at a nominal cost. Specific information about prices may be
obtained by contacting sponsoring organizations directly.
Acid Rain Foundation
1630 Blackhawk Hills
St. Paul, Minnesota
55122
Dr. Harriett Stubbs
Executive Director
(612)455-7719
Acid Rain in Minnesota: Teacher's Resource Guide. Seven-
teen interdisciplinary classroom activities involving eco-
nomics, literature, government, environmental studies,
speech, and drama.
Acid Rain Reader (Grades 4-6). A primer for students, pro-
viding a general overview on acid rain.
Acid Rain: Science Projects (Grades 5-12). Innovative, inter-
disciplinary projects, using scientific methods of inquiry,
reviewed by a national panel of scientists, educators,
teachers, and students. Projects include studies in pH
measurement, logarithms, plants, microorganisms, and
reading. Students learn about the consequences of acid rain
and are introduced to possible alternatives for solving acid
rain problems in the future.
The Air Around Us: An Air Pollution Primer. A booklet
reviewing air quality issues for students and general au-
diences. Technical information is well illustrated. Suitable
for schools, universities, and libraries.
Curriculum, Acid Rain (Grades 4-8). Twelve inter-
disciplinary activities include lesson plans and student
worksheets. Subjects of science, math, social studies, art,
and language arts. Includes information, poster, and pH
paper.
Curriculum (Grades 6-12). Interdisciplinary activities con-
sisting of pre- and post-lesson tests, classroom activities,
and bibliography. Disciplines covered:
• Life sciences, biology
• Earth sciences
• Physical sciences, chemistry
• Social sciences
Information Packet. General overview packet includes
brochures, articles, legislation, and poster which explain
acid rain: its causes, effects, and possible remedies.
• Elementary
• Secondary
Acid Rain Quiz for Kids (Grades 4-8). Thirty worksheets for
use in the general classroom as part of curriculum units on
acid rain.
Acid Rain Word Find (Grades 4-8). Word games designed to
teach vocabulary about acid rain.
pHLow Ion Test Kit. Test kit with pH paper, two glass vials,
and color chart.
Poster Packet. Includes Acid Rain Foundation poster and
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service poster.
Transparencies. The story of acid deposition, on 12 multi-
colored transparencies.
Tree Cores. Teaching aid to show how trees grow. Actual
tree cores donated to the Acid Rain Foundation by a well-
known scientist. Red spruce cores are set into cherry wood
(1 1/2 x 12 inches x 1/4 inch), finely sanded, and ready for
polyurethane or finish.
Tree Core Activity with Single Tree Core. Tree core sample
and illustrated description on how and where the tree core
was collected. Package includes a student worksheet and
activity instructions.
America the Beautiful Fund
219 Shoreham Building
Washington, DC 20005
Paul Bruce Dowling
Executive Director
(202) 638-1649
Operation Green Plant 1987. Offers between 50 and 500 free
packets of seeds (flowers, herbs, vegetables) to local group
projects including educational programs.
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American Forestry Association
1319 18th Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20036
Dee Kitsoulis
(202) 667-3300
Gypsy Moth Workbook. Twenty-five projects to teach chil-
dren about the gypsy moth, coded for three different age-
group levels. Quizzes, puzzles, word games, and a skit.
What Can I Do? People, Power and Pollution. A pamphlet
showing ways that private citizens can help alleviate pollu-
tion problems. Written for general audiences; appropriate
for high school students.
American Lung Association
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 315-8809
Charlie Brovm Cleans the Air (Grades K-3). A cartoon story Association or the national office at the address and phone
about the ambient environment and the need to keep it number listed above.
dean. Available from local offices of the American Lung
American Society for
Environmental Education
P.O. Box 800
Hanover, New Hamp-
shire 03755-0800
Karen Crowley
Executive Director
(603) 448-6697
American Environment. Quarterly periodical (formerly
called The Environmental Education Report & Newsletter)
covering topics of contemporary environmental concern.
Each issue focuses on a selected environmental topic, pre-
senting feature articles, up-to-date information, and
resource/reference materials. Also, a special section,
'Teachers' Pages," lists various resources for teachers on a
variety of environmental topics. Past issues have focused on
acid deposition, resource recovery, indoor pollution,
hazardous wastes, air pollution, and water quality. Some
future issue topics: environmental values education, pesti-
cides, and household toxics.
Environmental Education Study Projects for High School
Students. A 14-page booklet on environmental problem-
solving through independent study.
A Basic Source List of Environmental Education Materials.
A 20-page list of books, periodicals, and bibliographies on
environmental education.
American Water
Works Association
6666 West Quincy
Denver, Colorado 80235
Nancy Felix
Manager of Youth
Education
(303) 794-7711, Ext.
2308
Story of Drinking Water (Grades 1-7). Sixteen-page picture
book, simply written, that describes the history of drinking
water and how modern drinking water systems work. In-
cludes a description of the original sources for drinking
water, such as glaciers. Also describes ways people can
conserve drinking water.
Teacher Guides and Activities Sheets (primary: Grades 1-3;
intermediate: Grades 4-6; advanced: Grades 7-9). Course
guides that enable instructors to teach drinking water facts
in the context of a curriculum such as math or science.
(Format: Teacher's Guide on one side, Student Activity
Sheet on the other.)
Water Fun for You (Grades K-4). Educational coloring book
that shows recreational uses for water; also teaches water
vocabulary through puzzles.
Educational Series (Grades 2-6). Poster series (3 color, 3
black and white), each 28 by 22 inches.
• "The Water System"
• "The Treatment Plant"
• "Ground Water"
• "The Water Cycle"
• "Water Careers"
• "Using Water Wisely"
Always Pure, Never Runs Dry (Grades 4-12). Fifteen-minute
video (VHS—1/2 inch) available on a rental basis. Shows
how a "real-life" county water system works. Also docu-
ments ways to conserve water.
Water Follies (Grades K-5). Short (7 1/2 minutes), 16-mm
color film featuring cartoons for water conservation, with
music and sound effects.
Water Careers (booklet and brochure for Grades 6-12). Why
a career in the field of water management makes sense.
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Public Information leaflets:
• "Water Conservation at Home" (Grades 6-12)
• "Coloring Fun for Little Water Users" (Grades K-3)
• "Take a Test" [on water conservation] (Grades K-3)
• "25 Things You Can Do to Save Water" (Grades 4-9)
• "The Leak Seeker" (Grades 4-9)
• "Five Basic Ways to Conserve Water" (Grades 4-9)
"Conserve Water" Reminder Sticker (Grades K-6)
Bullfrog Rims
Oley, Pennsylvania
19547
Elizabeth Stanley
(215) 779-8226
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is available upon request.
California Waste Management
Board
Resource Conservation Marylou Shurtleff
Division Associate Government
1020 Ninth Street, Suite Program Analyst
300 (916)322-4416
Sacramento, California
95814
Solid Waste Environmental Education Program (SWEEP): Each 10-lesson plan includes teacher's guide, filmstrip and
cassette tape, pre- and post-lesson tests, picture cards,
• "The Wizard of Waste" (Grades 2-4) home information leaflets, and pupil booklets. Self-
contained, interdisciplinary units designed to teach stu-
• "The Trash Monster" (Grades 5-7) dents resource conservation skills they can apply in their
daily lives.
Center for Environmental Education 1725 DeSaies street,
NW., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Linda Bennett
(202) 429-5609
The Ocean: Consider the Connections (Grades K-8). Activity Whale Coloring Album. History of whales and their be-
book for children. . havior.
Sea Turtle Coloring Book. Bilingual (Spanish/English) col-
oring book.
Citizens Clearinghouse for
Hazardous Wastes
P.O. Box 926
Arlington, Virginia
22216
Lois Gibbs
Executive Director
(703) 276-7070
Stress: What it Does to Families and Children at Dump perienced by young people living in communities where
Sites. Seventeen-page paper on problem of stress ex- toxic hazards are present.
Citizens for A Better Environment
942 Market Street,
Suite 505
San Francisco, Califor-
nia 94102
Julia E. May
(415)788-0690
Living With Insects in the Big City (Grades K-3). Urban
insect ecology and safe pest management curriculum. Ten
lesson units of 40-50 minutes each. Includes visual aids.
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Coastal States Organization
444 North Capitol
Street, NW., Suite 312
Washington, DC 20001
Stephanie Sanzone
(202) 628-9636
Coastal Zone Management poster
Community Environmental Council
930 Miramonte Drive
Santa Barbara,
California 93109
John McGinness
(805) 963-0583
Various environmental materials for young people.
Conservation Foundation/World
Wildlife Fund
1250 24th Street, NW. Emily Mead
Washington, DC 20037 (202) 293-4800
Tropical Rain Forest Teacher's Kit (available in Spanish
only). Designed for junior high and high school students.
Provides background information on the ecology of the
tropical rain forest and the environmental problems that
presently affect the functioning of this ecosystem. Suggests
activities teachers can use to add tropical rain forest topics to
their existing curriculum. Includes a teacher's guide, color-
ing book, posters, rain forest simulation game, and a stu-
dent's packet of materials.
Activities in Environmental Education (available in Spanish
only). Separate teacher's manuals for Grades 1-3 and
Grades 4-6. Provides activities for teachers to incorporate
global resource management concepts into natural sciences,
social sciences, and art curricula. One copy of a student
workbook containing worksheets, graphs, etc., accompa-
nies each teacher's manual.
Coral Reef Teacher's Kit (all materials are bilingual). Pro-
vides junior high teachers with background information on
coral reefs, their importance as an ecosystem, and the wild-
life found there. Includes a variety of activities that teachers
can use to communicate this information to their students.
Contains teacher's guide, coloring book, poster, and color
slides.
Methods of Environmental Education (available in Spanish
only). A guidebook for primary school teachers. Contains
methods teachers can use to incorporate global resource
conservation issues into existing curriculum objectives.
Suggests outdoor activities. Includes sample student work-
sheets.
Disney Educational Productions
500 South Buena Vista
Street
Burbank, California
91521
(800) 423-2555 (TOLL
FREE)
Educational Media (Grades K-12). A catalog listing en-
vironmental filmstrips, films, videotapes, and computer
software for young people is available upon request.
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Environmental Action Coalition
625 Broadway
New York, New York
10012
(212) 677-1601
EcoNews (Grades 4-6). Children's newsletter. Back issues • Green Spaces in City Places (foreshy in urban environ-
available on various topics. ment)
• City Trees, Country Trees (forestry)
Curriculum Guides . Include background information for
teachers, student activity plans, annotated resource lists. • W«»r a Tree for Arbor Day (forestry)
• Don't Waste Waste! (waste disposal)
• Woods and Water (water supply and conservation).
Global Tomorrow
Coalition/West
708 Southwest Third
Avenue, Suite 227
Portland, Oregon 97204
Amy E. Holm
Education Director
Western Office
(503) 295-0382
A Nation of Oceans: Describes marine ecosystems and
conservation efforts for second grade readers.
Acid Rain: Activities for Grade 4-6 students about the
causes of acid rain, the problems it creates, and how in-
dividuals can combat acid rain.
Acid Rain: What is it and How is it Measured? Science-
orit-nted lesson plans for Grade 6-8 students with back-
ground information.
Coral Reefs: Materials and activities for teaching junior high
.school students.
Directory of Marine Education Resources: A guide to organ-
izations that provide information on marine education.
Education Packets (Grades K-12). Contain background in-
formation, lesson plans, hand-outs, posters, and a glossary.
Topics covered:
• Tropical Forests
• Population
• Biological Diversity
• "Consider the Connections"
Environmental Education About the Rain Forest: A hand-
oook for teachers to aid in designing natural and social
science lessons on the ecosystem.
Environmental Education Series: Overviews on trends in
.•nvironmental education for educators—
• #2 Trends in Environmental Education since the Tbilisi
Conference
• #4 Module on Environmental Problems in Cities
• #5 Environmental Education: Module for Pre-Servict
Training of Teachers
• #17 A Comparative Survey of the Incorporation of En-
vironmental Education into School Curricula
Hazardous Waste: A list of resources and materials for
teachers.
Intercom —"Environmental Issues and the Quality of Life"
(#82) and "Shaping the Environment" (#83)—provides
classroom ideas, and lists of suggested resources for secon-
dary grades.
Investigations: Toxic Waste: Curriculum guide including
lab activities and resource lists for secondary students.
More Than Trees (in Spanish): Information and activities on
tropical forests for secondary students.
Plastics in the Ocean: More than a Litter Problem: Maps,
data, and other background information.
Project Wild: Interdisciplinary curriculum guide for K-6
teachers on environmental studies.
The Class Project: Activities for classroom conservation
projects for intermediate grades.
The Ocean Students Consider the Connection: Activities for
elementary school-age students,indudes word games, art
projects, experiments, and information.
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Golden Empire Health Planning
Center
2100 21st Street
Sacramento, California
95818
(916) 731-5050
Toxics in My Home? You Bet! (available in Spanish or Eng-
lish). Developed as a one-week course of instruction, this
school curriculum identifies: toxics in the home environ-
ment; methods for reducing exposure to household toxics;
unsafe circumstances involving toxic products; and safer
alternatives to using such products. Step-by-step teaching
instructions, masters for worksheets, teacher answer
guides, and evaluation methods are all included.
• Grades K-3
• Grades 4-6
• Grades 7-8
• Grades 9-12
Institute for
Environmental Education
32000 Chagrin
Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Mary M. Roberts
Vice President
(216)464-1775
A Curriculum Activities Guide to Water Pollution and En-
vironmental Studies, Volumes I and II. Volume I is divided
into four chapters: the hydrologic cycle, human activities,
ecological perspectives, and social and political factors.
Each chapter involves the students and the teacher in
action-oriented activities in the community, the laboratory,
or both. Volume II includes laboratory and field-testing
procedures; considerations for implementing water studies;
a bibliography of materials including periodicals and films;
a glossary; and safety tips. Suggested for senior high school
use.
A Curriculum Activities Guide to Water Pollution Equip-
ment and Environmental Studies. Written by high school
students with art contributions from professional drafts-
men, this guide tells how to build 22 basic but relatively
non-technical devices for measuring water quality param-
eters and related factors, such as rainfall, slope, and
topography. Each construction plan includes a list of mate-
rials needed, sources, costs, and tools required. Chapter 2
describes combinations of equipment constituting basic,
intermediate, or advanced test kits. Activities may be
adapted for elementary students by substituting materials
or assembling devices beforehand. Suggested for upper
elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels.
A Curriculum Activities Guide to Solid Waste and Environ-
mental Studies. These activities offer students a general
understanding of the problems of solid waste management
and provide a framework for further study and exploration
of more technical works on the subject. Eleven "awareness"
and 26 intermediate-level activities are designed for com-
munity involvement in both rural and urban settings. The
activities range from one class period to several weeks in
duration. Process skills called upon include categorizing,
measuring, inferring, questioning, and evaluating. Appen-
dices include a glossary and bibliography. Suggested for
elementary and junior high and senior high school levels.
A Curriculum Activities Guide to Watershed Investigations
and Environmental Studies. The "whys" and "hows" of
studying a watershed are explored here, including the
theories, goals, and objectives for watershed studies in
schools. Chapter II suggests strategies for a successful
public-relations program to complement the studies. Later
chapters address introductory activities for the field and
classroom.
Iowa State Department of
Education
Grimes State Office
Building
Des Moines, Iowa
50319
Duane Toomsen
Environmental Educa-
tion Consultant
(515)281-3146
Various materials for young people available.
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Izaak Walton League of America
1701 North Fort Myer
Drive, Suite 1100
Arlington, Virginia
22209
Karen Firehock
(202) 528-1818
Save Our Streams. Stream "adoption" program. Guide
entitled "Save Our Stream Activities for Kids" helps young
people discover stream problems and ways to solve them.
Learning to Love Streams: Save Our Streams (Grades 4-12).
A collection of teacher lesson plans for stream activities and
monitoring. Designed to test stream water quality and to
pinpoint problems.
Save Our Streams Kit. Everything needed to start an effec-
tive and active stream monitoring program. Includes "A
New Citizens Guide to Clean Water," SOS stream survey,
vocabulary list, stream insect identification and chart, pro-
motion hints, erosion fact sheet, project ideas, registration
card, poster, and bumper sticker.
A Stream Watchers Stream Guide. Tips on identifying
pollution in streams and practices to reduce it.
Michigan Media
University of Michigan
Media Resources
Center
400 Fourth Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48103-4816
(313) 764-5361
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is
available upon request.
Modem Talking Pictures
5000 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida
33709
(813) 541-7571
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is
available upon request.
National Arbor Day Foundation
100 Arbor Avenue
Nebraska City,
Nebraska 68410
(402) 474-5655
Grow Your Own Trees (Grades K-3). Filmstrip, audio cas-
sette, activity sheets, teacher handbook.
National Association for the
Advancement of Humane Education
P.O. Box 362
East Haddam,
Connecticut 06423
(203) 434-8666
Various environmental materials for young people.
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National Audubon Society
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
06830
Sayre Beekley
Assistant to the Vice
President for Education
(203) 364-0520
Audubon Adventures (Grades 3-6). The National Audubon
Society's youth education program for elementary school
classes and other groups of children. An enrolled class or
group receives "Audubon Adventures" bimonthly news-
paper for children, the companion "Leader's Guide" of
background information and activity ideas for the teacher,
as well as student membership cards and decals.
The Egret Express. Newsletter of the National Audubon
Society's Education Division.
Living Lightly in the City, Volume 1 (Grades K-3). The
primary-level book is filled with action-oriented activities
which stimulate primary-grade children to explore their
surroundings and develop a positive image of themselves
and their environment. Many of the activities focus on
language development, particularly the use of action-
oriented words, as children participate in discovering more
about the world around them. The book's six units contain a
variety of resource materials, including mobile patterns,
flannel board cut-outs, mystery cards, student activity
sheets, and posters. Puppets, poetry, challenging art proj-
ects, and games are all used.
Living Lightly in the City, Volume 2 (Grades 4-6). The inter-
mediate level curriculum has 11 units which cover a broad
range of topics including land use, water resources, trans-
portation, nature in the city, and Native American philoso-
phy. The topics are presented in action-oriented activities,
relevant to the lives of Grade 4-6 students. The volume has
60 transparency designs, mystery cards, and student activ-
ity sheets.
Living Lightly on the Planet, Volume 1 (Grades 7-9). Junior
high school students will discover some of our limits to
growth as they explore global population concerns and
delve into land use issues. Environmental concerns at home
are also emphasized in investigations covering ground
water, lifestyles, and urban ecology. Students will role-play
a variety of viewpoints, study consumer habits from the
point of view of an extraterrestrial being, and create dis-
plays to communicate conservation and recycling activities.
Living Lightly on the Planet, Volume 2 (Grades 10-12). The
senior high guide is designed to help students apply knowl-
edge of ecological concepts to human interaction with the
land. Global concerns such as famine, rain forest conserva-
tion, and international peace are presented in investigations
which challenge students' critical thinking, communica-
tion, and problem-solving skills. Activities are designed to
help students discover the nature of the acid rain problem
and the root of our hazardous wastes dilemma. Students
will also be encouraged to debate the nuclear power issue
and explore the possibilities for alternative energy, appro-
priate technology, and lifestyles for the 21st century.
National Gardening Association
180 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, Vermont
05401
Delores Spies, Adminis-
trative Assistant,
Education Programs
(802) 863-1308
Youth Gardening Book. Resource manual for teachers, par-
ents, and organizers who work with children, ages 6-16.
Describes successful garden experiments. 148 pages with
illustrations'and photos.
The Community Garden Book. Explores successful commu-
nity garden projects: creating and managing neighborhood
food gardens. 121 pages, with photos and illustrations.
Gardens Grow Children. Slide-cassette tape show. Con-
centrates on special considerations of gardening with kids:
Includes proven methods and good program approaches
for school gardens and indoor gardens.
The Youth Gardening Book (newly revised). A manual for
teachers and organizers who work with children, ages 6-16.
Describes over 70 activities for learning the fun way in the
garden. Includes tips for site selection, etc.
National Geographic Films
17th & M Streets, NW.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 921-1330
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is
available upon request.
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National Wildlife Federation
1412 16th Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20036-
2266
Sue Sandmeyer,
Director
Educational Programs
Distribution
(202) 790-4360
Nature Scope (Grades K-7). Classroom activity series, each
issue focusing on a specific area of nature and science teach-
ing. Includes up-to-date background information about that
issue's topic; activity ideas to reinforce learning; ready-to-
copy activity sheets; a craft section; and an appendix. Past
issues have covered the following topics:
• Wading into Wetlands
• Amazing Mammals (Parts I and II)
• Digging into Dinosaurs
• Wild about Weather
• Discovering Deserts
• Incredible Insects
• Birds, Birds, Birds!
• Trees are Terrific
• Astronomy Adventures
• Geology: The Active Earth
Let's Clear the Air. Filmstrip and slide/tape presentation
describing substances that pollute the air, what harm they
do, and what is being done to help control them. In addition
to both indoor and outdoor air pollution, the problem of
acid rain is also addressed—what it is, what it does, and
why some parts of the country are hurt more than others.
Fifteen minutes, narrative script, educator's guide.
Discover Wildlife in Your World. Filmstrip and slide/tape
show presenting animals of many environments and dis-
cussing special techniques for attracting wildlife and im-
proving habitat in an urban, suburban, or rural setting. Ten
minutes, narrative script, educator's guide.
Soil—We Can't Grow Without It. Filmstrip and slide/tape
show discussing soil and its significance to plants, animals,
and people. Fifteen minutes, narrative script, educator's
guide.
Water— We Can't Live Without It. Filmstrip and slide/tape
show on how freshwater habitats support wildlife, what
threatens our water supply, and how we can conserve this
vital resource for future generations. Fourteen minutes,
narrative script, educator's guide.
We Care About Eagles. Filmstrip and slide/tape show offer-
ing a dose look at eagles and the environmental problems
that have threatened some species. Fifteen minutes, nar-
rative script, educator's guide.
Ranger Rick (Grades K-6). Monthly natural science maga-
zine for young people. True adventures, stories, photo-
graphs, puzzles, games, contests, and pull-out surprises.
Pyramid Rims
Box 1048
Santa Monica,
California 90406
(213) 828-7577
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is
available upon request.
San Francisco Recycling Program
Room 271, City Hall
San Francisco,
California 94102
Amy Pearlmutter
(415) 554-6194
Fourth R (Grades K-5). Curriculum on recycling, reuse, and
waste reduction. Teacher lesson plans, student activities,
and worksheets.
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Sierra Club
c/o Pat Suiter
P.O. Box 557953
Miami, Florida 33255-
7953
Pat Suiter, Chairman
National Environmental
Education Committee
(305) 666-2906 (eve-
nings only)
Sierraecology. Environmental education bimonthly news-
letter.
The Old Bullfrog (Grades K-l). A lesson in nature study
about a wise old bullfrog who outwits a hungry heron.
Includes one filmstrip and one cassette, teacher lesson plan,
and student activity sheets.
The Lorax (Grades 2-5). An introduction to ecology and
conservation. A once-beautiful forest becomes a smog-
covered dump. The loud and dire warnings of the Lorax are
ignored for short-term monetary gains. Includes two film-
strips and two cassettes, teacher lesson plan, and student
activity sheets.
Pollution: Don't Just Stand There—Do Something (Grades
3-7). An introduction to many current pollution issues.
Through specific examples, children learn what pollution
is, how it is caused, and why we should be concerned about
it. They will also learn what people can do to help solve the
problem. Includes four filmsrrips and two cassettes.
The Interdependence of Nature (Grades 4-6). Four-part pro-
gram emphasizing the importance of conservation by
demonstrating the interrelationships in nature. Includes
four filmstrips and two cassettes.
Witt They Survive? (Grades 3-7). Two-part program examin-
ing the reasons certain species are endangered, what has
been done to save them, and their chances for survival.
Wildlife Needs You. Brochure on the importance of protect-
ing wildlife. Written specifically for children.
Judy's Solid Waste Lesson Plans (Grades 5-6). Classroom
activity plans for teaching children about the problems of
solid waste.
Environmental Coloring Books. A list of good environmen-
tal coloring books available from various sources.
Other materials available on a variety of environmental
subjects. (Describe the topic(s) you wish to know more
about, and Pat Suiter will send the materials she has and
information as to how additional materials may be
obtained.)
Soil and Water
Conservation Society
7515 Northeast Ankeny
Road
Ankeny, Iowa 50021-
9764
Tim Kautza
(515) 289-2331
Microcomputer Courseware for Apple and IBM Computers.
Includes a two-sided diskette, a 30-page student manual,
and a 30-page teacher's guide. Guide includes more than 50
activities and 60 teaching strategies that blend soil and
water conservation into language arts, mathematics, social
studies, and science curricula. All materials carried in a
three-ring binder.
The Story of Land—Its Use and Misuse through the Centur-
ies (Grade 4 and above). A16-page, full-color cartoon book-
let and a four-page teacher's guide. Presents the history of
land use from 4500 B.C. to the present, focusing on con-
servation in the United States since the 1600s. Describes
what young people (and adults) can do to help conserve
natural resources.
Plants: Improving Our Environment (Grade 4 and above). A
16-page, full-color cartoon booklet and a teacher's guide/file
folder with four activity masters. Describes how people are
dependent upon green plants for food, water, shelter, and
oxygen, and how we use plants for pollution abatement,
soil conservation, beautification, building materials, and
much more.
Robots of Cave Alpha: Creating a Livable Land (Grade 4
and above). A 16-page, full-color cartoon booklet and a
teacher's guide/file folder with four activity masters. Pre-
sents adventure story that focuses on the role of the in-
dividual in environmental decision-making.
University of California Extension
Media Center
2223 Fulton Street
Berkeley, California
94720
(415) 642-0460
A catalog listing environmental films for young people is
available upon reauest.
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Virginia State Air Pollution Control
Board
P.O. Box 10089
Richmond, Virginia
23240
Dick Stone
(804) 786-5478
Cathy Diamond
(804) 786-7523
Environmental Coloring Books (Grades K-6):
• "Color your Environment" (environmental issues)
"Airy Canary" (air issues)
"Air Bear" (woodstoves)
Washington State Citizens for
Recycling
4224 University Way,
NE.
Seattle, Washington
98105
Kathy Colker
Executive Director
(206) 633-3366
Various materials for young people available.
Washington State Department of
Ecology
4350 150th Avenue, NE.
Redmond, Washington
98052-5301
Jan Lingenfelter,
School Program
Coordinator,
Education and
Information Unit,.
Solid and Hazardous
Waste Program
(206) 867-7043
A-Way With Waste (Grades K-12). Waste management and classroom activity guide, 80 activity plans, current articles
recycling curriculum. The primary goal is to reduce waste and research reports, glossary, bibliography, list of re-
and increase recycling in school and at home. A 352-page sources, and solid waste fact sheet.
Water Pollution Control Federation
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, Virginia
22314
Jan McAlpine
(703) 684-2437
Curricula:
• Surface Water
• Wastewater Treatment
• Ground Water
• Environmental Issues
• Drinking Water
Selected Publications Available From ERA'S
Public Information Center
Public Information Center
Public Information Center Nancy Langford
(PM-211B)
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
401 M Street SW.
Washington, DC. 20460
(202) 382-2080
General
Services of EPA's Public Information Center. Lists and
briefly describes materials available through EPA's Public
Information Center.
Books for Young People on Environmental Issues (Grades
K-12). A selected bibliography of published books on en-
vironmental issues, generally available at local public librar-
ies.
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Earth Trek . . . Explore Your Environment (Grades 1-5).
Educates students to a greater awarene--. of the environ-
ment; and how its preservation requires our help. Includes
puzzles and experiments for young people.
Once There Lived a Wicked Dragon (Grades K-4). A story
about the need to protect the environment, and what the
world would be like if we didn't.
President's Environmental Youth Awards (Grades K-12).
Information (brochures and an application) concerning en-
vironmental projects that may earn regional and national
awards for students.
Air Quality
What is the Greenhouse Effect? (Suitable for junior/senior
high school students). A fact sheet explaining the earth's
atmosphere and how pollutants in the air are affecting it.
Citizens' Guide to Radon: What It Is and What To Do About
Jr. (suitable for junior/senior high school students). A
booklet on radon basics: what radon is, where it comes Wetlands
from, what kinds of health threats it can pose, and what to
do to reduce radon risks.
Don't Bug Me (Grades K-3). A pamphlet illustrating the safe
use of pesticides. Includes pictures and captions.
Spanish Language
Tu Mondo, Tu Ambiente (Grades K-5). A color storybook
that explains the causes and effects of pollution.
Water Quality
Lead and Your Drinking Water (suitable for junior/senior
high students). A pamphlet describing ways to avoid lead
contamination of drinking water at home.
Chesapeake Bay facts (Suitable for junior/senior high stu-
dents). A 4-page fact sheet on the Chesapeake Bay and what
EPA and nearby states are doing to improve it.
Protecting the Oceans (suitable for junior/senior high school
students). Article, reprinted from the EPA Journal, discuss-
ing the ocean and its valuable resources.
Hazardous Waste
The New Superfund: What It Is, How It Works (suitable for
senior high school students). Summarizes key aspects of the
Superfund clean-up program under the 1986 law.
Pesticides
Be Safe with Pesticides (general audiences). A poster that
uses pictures and captions to explain safety tips for the use
of pesticides. (English on one side, Spanish on the other.)
America's Wetlands: Our Vital Link Between Land and
Water (suitable for junior/ senior high school students).
Photo-illustrated booklet concerning the importance of wet-
lands, how they are threatened, and what can be done to
conserve them for future generations.
Open Your Eyes to Surprise—Wetlands Are Wonderland
(Suitable for junior/senior high school students). Full color
poster, with information on U.S. wetlands on the reverse
side.
Environmental Education Resource Facilities
Environmental Action Coalition
625 Broadway
New York, New York
10012
(212)677-1601
A library for environmental topics is housed in the Coali-
tion's New York office. It is open to the public. However,
please call first to arrange an appointment, since part-time
staff must have preparation time.
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:'io, Tomorrow Coalition/West
708 Southwest Third
Avenue, Suite 227
Portland, Oregon 97204
Amy E. Holm,
Education Director
Western Office
(503) 295-0382
An educational resource library, open to the public, is lo-
cated at the GTC/West office in Portland, Oregon. Curric-
ulum materials, films, videos, slide shows, and up-to-date
information resources are available to educators. Printed
materials are loaned free of charge; however, recipients are
responsible for mailing charges. A deposit of $20.00 is re-
quired for any audio-visual material sent by mail.
Science, Mathematics, and Environ-
mental Education Analysis Center
(SMEAC)
Information Reference
Center
Room 310
1200 Chambers Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212-
I792
(614) 292-6717
This is a national Educational Resources Information Center
(ERIC) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Contact ERIC to obtain a list of available environmental
education publications.
Walt Disney World
Epcot Teachers' Center
PO Box 10,000
Lake Buena Vista, PL
32830
Ann M. Land,
Coordinator
Epcot Teachers' Center at Walt Disney World provides a
place for visiting educators to explore Epcot Center's educa-
tional experiences. Complimentary materials are provided
to visiting educators to assist them in bringing Epcot Cen-
ter's scientific themes into the class curriculum. The
Teachers' Center also showcases educational media de-
veloped by Disney Education Productions, including
videotapes, multimedia kits, filmstrips, and personal com-
puter software. Information is available on water conserva-
tion, pesticides, pest management, and other environmen-
tal issues. Complimentary study guides for various scientif-
ic subjects are also available. Each guide is a complete in-
structional unit with lesson plans, reading activities, work-
sheets, and suggested follow-up activities for elementary,
junior high, and high school students.
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