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Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1972
This interdisciplinary course is designed for senior year high school students in social studies and/or science. Its main thrust is the investigation of human values as they relate to the environment, although rooted in the natural sciences as a means of understanding the complexities inherent in the environment. Use is made of the case study…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Environmental Education, Land Use
Levine, Carol, Ed. – 1989
The student who has thoughtfully examined opposing viewpoints on an issue should perceive what other position can be occupied on that issue and should learn to carefully consider antithetical viewpoints. The development of this critical approach is the purpose of this book. An introduction, postscript summary, and two articles or published…
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biological Sciences, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Jackson, Robert, Ed. – 1989
This book is one in a series designed to provide access to a wide range of selected articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. This volume contains 55 articles by scientists, educators, researchers, and writers providing effective and useful perspectives on today's important topics in the study of global issues. Articles included in this…
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
McWhirter, Darien A., Ed. – 1994
This book, part of the "Exploring the Constitution Series," provides a basic introduction to important areas of constitutional law. Each volume contains a general introduction to a particular constitutional issue combined with excerpts from significant Supreme Court decisions in that area. The text of the Constitution, a chronological…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Law, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights
Goldfarb, Theodore D., Ed. – 1989
The student who has thoughtfully examined opposing viewpoints on an issue should perceive what other position can be occupied on that issue and should learn to carefully consider antithetical viewpoints. The development of this critical approach is the purpose of this book. An introduction, postscript summary, and pro and con articles or published…
Descriptors: Careers, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Controversial Issues (Course Content)
