NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1,186 to 1,200 of 1,440 results Save | Export
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1993
Ways in which carpeting can affect a school's indoor air quality (IAQ) are discussed. Carpeting is defined as a system of components that includes pads, adhesives, floor preparation compounds, and seam sealers. For the last several years, these products have been increasingly scrutinized as to how they affect IAQ. Carpeting gives off volatile…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities Management, Floor Layers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kendler, Barry S.; Koritz, Helen G. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Described is a simple test which uses micro- and macro-observations of onion root tips to demonstrate mutagenic and other toxic effects of various contaminants. Discussed are materials, methods, microscopic procedures, and applications of this activity. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Culturing Techniques, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Tawney, D. A. – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Discussed are hazardous substance regulations in Great Britain which effect science teaching at the secondary and college level. Included are background information, immediate implications for schools and colleges, and risk assessments concerning biology classrooms. The responsibilities of Local Education Associations are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Fischer, Kenneth E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses the need for determining a curriculum to provide qualified hazardous waste personnel. Describes the needed role of colleges and universities and current hazardous materials certification requirements. Lists requirements for 18 professional certifications. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Course Content
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Gerlovich, Jack A.; Miller, Jim – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described is a plan used in Iowa to remove stockpiled, unwanted chemicals from storeroom shelves. Points out that the plan takes 12-15 months to complete. Notes the average cost per district was $575. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety and Health
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Hanson, David – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Estimates that about 30,000 universities, colleges, and high schools produce a total of 4000 metric tons of hazardous waste annually. Discusses the difficulties that academic institutions have in disposing of small amounts of waste. Lists college courses with the potentially hazardous wastes usually produced. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Conservation (Environment)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Downey, Daniel M.; Simolunas, Glenn – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes a laboratory experiment to teach the principles of air sampling, gamma ray spectroscopy, nuclear decay, and radioactive equilibrium. Analyzes radon by carbon adsorption and gamma ray counting. Provides methodology and rate of decay equations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Environmental Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Chloupek-McGough, Marge – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presents relevant statistics accumulated in a fall organic laboratory course. Discusses laboratory equipment setup to lower the amount of waste. Notes decreased solid wastes were produced compared to the previous semester. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Laboratories
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Williams, Mary Louise – Update on Law-Related Education, 1993
Presents a lesson plan about case studies of the environmental disasters of Minamata, Japan and Love Canal, New York. Compares how the legal cases were handled in two constitutional democracies. Provides six handouts that include maps, role descriptions for simulations, and student readings. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Evans, Kenneth H. – Science Teacher, 1992
Describes an activity in which students examine hypothetical exposure to toxins by being showered by different colored pieces of confetti over several visits to exposure sites. Students record quantities of confetti that stick to packing tape. Colors correspond to different toxins posing different health problems. Students process their findings…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Cross, John A. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Provides brief descriptions of Internet sites for teachers wishing to access various hazard warnings, satellite images, hazard vulnerability maps, reports, and other data concerning geophysical, hydrologic, and meteorological hazards. Includes suggested classroom strategies and references to past articles in the "Journal of Geography" containing…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Floods, Geography
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Cicchetti, Domenic V.; Kaufman, Alan S.; Sparrow, Sara S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
Our purpose in this report is to evaluate scientifically that body of literature relating the effects of prenatal and postnatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) upon neurobehavioral, health-related, and cognitive deficits in neonates, developing infants, children, and adults. The data derive from seven cohorts: six cohorts of mothers…
Descriptors: Neonates, Validity, Psychomotor Skills, Prenatal Influences
Zamani, A. Rahman, Ed.; Calder, Judy, Ed.; Rose, Bobbie, Ed.; Leonard, Victoria, Ed.; Gendell, Mara, Ed. – California Childcare Health Program, 2006
"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Health, Child Safety, Attention
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Minkler, Meredith; Vasquez, Victoria Breckwich; Tajik, Mansoureh; Petersen, Dana – Health Education & Behavior, 2008
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) increasingly is being used to study and address environmental justice. This article presents the results of a cross-site case study of four CBPR partnerships in the United States that researched environmental health problems and worked to educate legislators and promote relevant public policy. The…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Environmental Education, Public Policy, Case Studies
Kahn, Peter H., Jr.; Friedman, Batya – 1995
This study investigated children's moral and ecological conceptions and values about an actual, environmentally destructive accident, the large oil spill that occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1989. Sixty children from second, fifth, and eighth grades were interviewed on children's reasoning and understandings about the oil spill which…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Childhood Attitudes, Ecology, Elementary Education
Pages: 1  |  ...  |  76  |  77  |  78  |  79  |  80  |  81  |  82  |  83  |  84  |  ...  |  96