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Bearer, Cynthia F. – Future of Children, 1995
Presents the scientific basis for the impacts of the environment on children and describes the differences between adults and children in physical, biological, and social environments. The article highlights why children should not be treated as "little adults" in developing environmental policy. (GR)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Biology, Child Development, Child Health
Advocates for Children of New Jersey, 2010
For 15 years, "Newark Kids Count" has provided insight into the challenges facing Newark's children and families. This report presents the portrait of Newark children in 2010. A special section on Newark charter schools is also presented. Advocates for Children of New Jersey's (ACNJ's) goal in choosing this topic was to inform the…
Descriptors: Population Trends, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, English (Second Language), Enrollment Trends
Greene, Brenda Z. – Updating School Board Policies, 1985
Accidents and injuries involving students, employees, or others using school facilities or equipment can result in lengthy and costly litigation. A proven way to reduce potential accidents and injuries is to work to eliminate the circumstances in which accidents occur. It is important to identify risks; the areas with the highest accident…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletes, Athletics, Court Litigation
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic Substances. – 1988
This is a collection of commonly asked questions about the new Asbestos-Containing Material in Schools rule announced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in October 1987, under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is offered as a guide to help school officials, training providers, and accredited…
Descriptors: Asbestos, College Science, Design Requirements, Elementary School Science
Case, Christine L. – 1989
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that schools prepare or adapt a biosafety manual, and that instructors develop a list of safety procedures applicable to their own lab and distribute it to each student. In this way, safety issues will be brought to each student's attention. This document is an example of such a manual. It contains…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Educational Facilities Planning, Emergency Programs
Yuster, Leigh C., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This publication is a compilation of environmental information and resources for the year 1988. The first section details the coverage and use of this volume. Section 2 contains a review of events in 1988; a chronology of events; a status report produced for Congress; three articles on environmental issues including global change, pesticides, and…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education
Iozzi, Louis A.; Bastardo, Peter J. – 1987
This teacher's guide was designed to be used with senior high school level classes as a supplement to existing programs in the areas of science and social studies. Each of the 12 chapters included in the guide may be used independently or may be combined into a separate course on the relationships between science, technology, and society. The…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Air Pollution, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making
Marine Corps Inst., Washington, DC. – 1984
This student guide, one of a series of correspondence training courses designed to improve the job performance of members of the Marine Corps, deals with the skills needed by engineer equipment operators. Addressed in the seven individual units of the course are the following topics: introduction to Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) 1345…
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Construction (Process), Correspondence Study, Equipment Maintenance
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. – 2002
This document is the instructor's manual for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) training course that reflects the requirements of HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule and is designed to provide training contractors with information regarding containment, minimization, and cleanup of lead hazards during activities that disturb…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Trades, Compliance (Legal), Construction (Process)
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Carlsbad, NM. – 1996
This module is part of a set of management and supervisor training (MAST) materials developed by the Department of Energy for the Waste Isolation Division. Its stated purpose is to enable trainees to perform an accurate assessment of personal abilities, ethics, and standards. The first section of the module is an introduction that includes a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Ethics, Hazardous Materials
Keresztes-Nagy, Susan – 1993
The curriculum on occupational safety and health, designed for a workplace literacy and basic skills program for clothing and textile workers union members, is outlined. Its objectives are to help workers understand the importance of following company health and safety rules and danger signs, identify and report workplace hazards, aid in…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1993
This document is intended to assist local school districts in complying with the Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations (DILHR) Health and Safety Standard. Following an overview of the plan, the guide is organized into six chapters: (1) "Exposure Determination" discusses job classifications, tasks, and procedures;…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Employees, Hazardous Materials
Northern Montana Coll., Havre. Montana Center for Vocational Education, Research, Curriculum and Personnel Development. – 1990
This document describes Montana's postsecondary curriculum to prepare hazardous materials technicians. Basic general education requirements are described. The technical skills and the knowledge associated with each are listed in the following categories: (1) site assessment; (2) sampling materials; (3) handling materials; (4) recording data; (5)…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Curriculum Development, Emerging Occupations, Environmental Standards
Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH. Information Reference Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education. – 1987
The Environmental Quality Instructional Resources Center in Columbus, Ohio, acquires, reviews, indexes, and announces both print (books, modules, units, etc.) and non-print (films, slides, video tapes, etc.) materials related to water quality and water resources education and instruction. In addition some materials related to pesticides, hazardous…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Citizen Participation, College Science, Ecological Factors
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1985
Educational Resource Centers (ERC), which are funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, are considered in these hearings. Attention is directed to how four centers are fulfilling their mission, special programs at the centers, and possible future projects. ERCs, which are located at 15 regional public and private…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Federal Aid, Graduate Study, Hazardous Materials
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