Sea Semester combines a six-week apprenticeship on a sailing ship with an intensive shore preparation component. Through Boston University, students learn marine and nautical sciences before putting some of this information to practice. Students, having completed the shore and sailing components, can enroll in more advanced shore component…

Sixth grade students were divided into two groups. Students in one group received instruction on water conservation using expository and discovery activities. The students in the control group received none. Results gave evidence that students' values could be changed by this mode of water conservation instruction. (MA)

This section is a listing of the manufacturers of air, water, noise, and solid waste control equipment alphabetically under product headings. Addresses included in a different section. (MA)

Provides a conceptual framework on which to base studies of the earth's aquatic environment. (See related document SE 520 332.) (CP)

Outlines six soil and water investigations that students can pursue outdoors, in nature centers, or in classrooms: soil characteristics; relationship between soil ph and plant life; what aggregates tell us; differences in soil structure; differences in rate of water absorption by soil; and soil exploration with a Berlesi funnel. (NEC)

Describes a laboratory experiment which focuses on the importance of water in germination and seedling emergence. Discusses the activity's design, expected results, and possible application. Offers suggestions for extending the experiment. (ML)

Presents a module that focuses on the solvent property of water. Indicates the knowledge items, skills, processes, and attitudes that are developed in the unit. Includes background information as well as student directions for an experiment on solubility. (ML)

Offers two experiments centering on the properties of ice for elementary age students. Provides a listing of needed materials and recommended procedures. Suggestions for helping students are also included. (ML)

Discusses several environmental problems resulting from thermal pollution. Also discusses experiments which help students develop an awareness and understanding of these problems while reinforcing science process skills, problem-solving methods, and independent logical thinking. (JN)

Describes four training guides developed by the Water and Sanitation for Health Project for use in rural water supply and sanitation projects in developing countries, explains the development process, offers insights gained from the process, and presents five considerations for designing training in third world countries. (MBR)

Findings suggest that knowledge of public policy (on water resources, for example) reflects personal motivation, with people differing in knowledgeability from one policy area to the other; and that lower socioeconomic status people can narrow the knowledge gap if they can be convinced of their individual stake in particular issues. (PD)

Density-driven deep circulation is important in influencing geologic processes ranging from the dissolution of biogenic siliceous and calcareous sediments to the formation of erosional unconformities. A technique for dynamically demonstrating this process using an aquarium to enhance student understanding is described. (BC)

Presents 29 different job descriptions written by individuals employed in aquatic-related careers. Salary range, educational requirements, job responsibilities, typical day, and recommendations for students wishing to enter the field are provided with each entry. A national resource directory for marine careers, and additional information is also…

Discusses concepts needed to understand plant water relations and results of a study designed to examine the understanding of these concepts by students preparing for A-level examinations. Focuses on students who have learned the topic using the old terminology compared with students adopting the new suggested terms. (Author/JN)

This review, designed to make analysts aware of uncertainties introduced into analytical measurements during sampling, is organized under these headings: general considerations; theory; standards; and applications related to mineralogy, soils, sediments, metallurgy, atmosphere, water, biology, agriculture and food, medical and clinical areas, oil…