Green Teacher 45, December-January 1995-1996

Our Ecological Footprint ... pp.5-9.
by Mathis Wackernagel, William Rees
A tool for quantifying our impact on natural systems and assessing the sustainability of the way we live.

Food to You! calculating an ecological footprint ... pp.10-14.
Tracing the paths of our food from its source to our plate demonstrates environmental interdependence and the impact of our lifestyle.

A children's hearing ... pp.15-19.
by Nancy Syer
A unique forum in which students, both young and old, can voice their concerns about the future to decision makers in the wider community.

Les methodes affectives pour augmenter la perception environnementale ... pp.19-22.
by Diane Pruneau, Jocelyn Daigle
Des suggestions de mises en situation pour favorises ches les élèleves une relation significative avec leur milieu de vie.

From Conquer John to Sweet William: nurturing flower appreciation in boys ... pp.23-24.
by Gracia Roemer
A diverse collection of activities that overturn stereotypes and awaken botanical curiosity.

Making 'sense' of science ... pp.25-28.
by Bonnie Gosse
Science programs can encourage students to use and to value creative pathways of inquiry, teaching empathy along with analysis.

Animals in jeopardy ... pp.29-31.
by Annette Payne
A schoolwide theme on endangered animals for grades K to 8.

Planet Earth: Waste Reduction ... pp.33-35.
by Al Finlayson, Joanne Harris, Ron Ballentine, Marilyn Bray
Focus on waste reduction in the school and community.

Inside the Internet: Finding your way there... ... p.36.
by Richard Kool
Getting on-line.

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