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Young, Gale – Science, 1970
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production, Developing Nations, Population Growth
Dalton, Frank E.; La Russo, Ramon S. – Water and Wastes Engineering, 1979
This is the third, concluding, part of an article on the Greater Chicago Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP). It focuses on the hydrologic and hydraulic studies which controlled the sizing of tunnels, storage reservoirs and pumping stations, and on the resulting pumping station and reservoir. (BB)
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Engineering, Environment, Technology
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Schmidt, Katherine L.; Swistock, Bryan R.; Sharpe, William E. – Journal of Extension, 2003
Evaluations by 175 of 557 Pennsylvania pond owners who attended an Extension program via satellite revealed that most were interested in aesthetic/recreational pond use and pond management. They wanted more in-depth information over a shorter time frame. Only 10% did not favor satellite delivery. Shorter, more focused satellite programs and…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Distance Education, Extension Education, Participant Satisfaction
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DeLorme, Denise E.; Hagen, Scott C.; Stout, I. Jack – Journal of Environmental Education, 2003
Explores the relationship between population growth, development, and water resources to glean insight for environmental education campaigns. Reports high awareness and moderate concern about rapid growth and development, dissatisfaction with water resource quantity and quality, and varied water management strategies among consumers. (Contains 37…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Environmental Influences, Focus Groups, Population Growth
Weidner, Robert H. – Facilities Manager, 2003
Provides information on molds and their relation to indoor air quality and health, then offers tips on controlling moisture in school buildings, and therefore mold growth. (EV)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Hazardous Materials, Prevention, School Buildings
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Merz, Alice H.; Thomason, Carrie – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Presents a hands-on investigation for students to measure the flow of water through a waterway. Involves problem solving and reasoning, develops communication skills, and connects various mathematical concepts and principles. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Measurement
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Damonte, Kathleen – Science and Children, 2003
Presents a science activity on the water cycle, evaporation, and condensation and describes how to build a water cycle terrarium. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hands on Science, Science Activities, Science Instruction
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Heselden, Russ – School Science Review, 2002
Describes an activity to demonstrate the freeze thaw cycle which can cause rocks to break apart due to the expansion of freezing water. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Science Activities, Science Instruction
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Smith, Michael J.; Southard, John B. – Science Scope, 2002
Introduces an activity on water that encourages students to learn about water use and conservation. Focuses on the ways in which water is used in homes, the water cycle, and water conservation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Instruction
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Benson, Rod – Science Teacher, 2003
Describes a 90-minute "Island Watershed" activity to help earth science students understand the concept of the water cycle. Introduces a surface waters unit appropriate for students in grades 7-10. Includes watershed project guidelines. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Secondary Education
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Bonfadini, John E. – Technology Teacher, 1991
Provides technology educators with an overview of the electric utility industry and present and future developments in energy technology. Discusses the process of teaching about energy in technology education programs. (SK)
Descriptors: Coal, Electricity, Nuclear Energy, Secondary Education
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Rudolph, Ross – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Describes plastic surgery techniques used to irrigate, debride, and close lacerations caused by surfboards. Head lacerations and nose fractures are the most common injuries. According to a survey, lacerations may be deeper than expected from their surface appearance and wounds may contain surfboard fragments. Injury prevention is discussed. (SM)
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Injuries, Physicians, Prevention
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Koszuta, Laurie Einstein – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Anecdotal evidence suggests that for some people (including those with physical and mental disabilities), water exercise is safer and more effective than working out on land. U.S. researchers need to verify such claims, and standards need to be developed both for water exercise and for instructor training. (SM)
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Athletics, Exercise, Physical Fitness
Moloi, Dudley – New Ground, 1994
This article examines Umgeni Water's External Education Unit (EEU) to explore the potential of one approach to environmental education. The EEU uses a simple water quality monitoring kit to educate communities on the state of their rivers and catchment areas and warn them of potential dangers facing users of untreated water. (LZ)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Field Tests, Pollution
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Wolf, Frederick – Journal of Environmental Health, 1994
Groundwater remedial actions are highly complex projects. During the past 10 years, many remedial actions have begun, but very few have been successfully completed. This paper describes the complexity of groundwater remediation and offers an alternative management approach involving systems movement successfully utilized at a site in the…
Descriptors: Characterization, Civil Engineering, Environmental Education, Groundwater
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