Features
The Magnetism of Ponds by Chris Earley
Getting the most out of a class excursion to a nearby
pond
Amphibian Oasis by Heather Gosselin and Bob Johnson
Designing and building a schoolyard pond
Floods n' Dams by Andrew Milne and John Etches
An easily constructed watershed management model that
helps students understand the impact of land use
decisions on watershed drainage.
Learning from the Rooftops by Monica Kuhn
An accessible rooftop green space can be used as a
laboratory for experimentation, an outdoor place for play
and performacne, a school gardem. or just a quiet area to
read and write.
Getting the Lead Out by Gail Anderson
High school environmental chemistry students educate
their community on the hazards of lead contamination in
the environment.
Diamonds in the Rough...The Tundra Science Camp by Rosanna Strong and Brenda Hans"
Nine days at a far north research station prove that
field scientists make great partners in education.
Lessons in Sustainable Living by Barbara Wallace
Finding and visiting a demonstration site with students
How Big is Your Footprint? by Tim Turner
Measuring their ecological impact over a three-day period
gives students a new understanding of the connection
between personal lifestyle choices and the health of the
planet.
The Integrated Reader by Steve Hage and Rosalie Daniels"
Using literature as a basis for cross-curricular units in
senior high school environmental studies
Planet Earth:
Renewable Energy (available online) by Sue LeBeau
Focus on learning about renewable energy sources
Inside the
Internet: Searching the net for sustainability (available online)
by Richard Kool
Sustainable Development Resources
And as
always, over 20 new educational resources are profiled and
evaluated in this issue of Green Teacher.
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