A student's award-winning project
on the effects of
sulfur dioxide pollution on lichen growth. |
Environmental Science Projects
Tracer Bullet 97-6
Sources to assist middle, junior, and senior high school
students and teachers in planning, preparing, and executing science
fair projects in the environmental sciences are cited here, as well
as a few books with experiments suitable for elementary grade students.
Sources in other areas of science are listed in Science Fair Projects
(LC Science Tracer Bullet 97- 4), Space Science Projects (LC Science
Tracer Bullet 92-7), and Science Projects in Biology (LC Science
Tracer Bullet 93-6). Not intended to be a comprehensive bibliography,
this literature guide is designed--as the name of the series implies--to
put the reader "on target."
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Bicak, Charles J. The application of ecological principles
in establishing an environmental ethic. American biology teacher,
v. 59, Apr. 1997: 200- 206.
QH1.A275
Estes, Yvonne B. Environmental education: bringing
children and nature together. Phi delta kappan, v. 74, May
1993: K1-K12.
LJ121.P4
"Kappan special report."
Figueroa, Edna. Ecoprojects. Science teacher,
v. 57, Feb. 1990: 36-38.
Q181.S38 and Pamphlet box <SciRR>
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Subject Headings used by the Library of Congress,
under which books on environmental science projects can be located
in most card, book, and online catalogs, include those listed below.
Some libraries use the Dewey decimal classification system and/or
the Sears list of subject headings. Consult your librarian for assistance
in locating materials using these resources.
Highly Relevant
ECOLOGY--EXPERIMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES--EXPERIMENTS
POLLUTION--EXPERIMENTS
SCIENCE--EXPERIMENTS
See also subdivision "Experiments" under headings
of particular interest, such as "Air--Pollution," "Botany," Biology,"
"Earth Sciences," "Natural History," "Oceanography," "Water--Pollution"
SCIENCE PROJECTS
Relevant
ACID RAIN--ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
AIR--POLLUTION
BIOLOGY--FIELD WORK
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DEFORESTATION
ENDANGERED SPECIES
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GREENHOUSE EFFECT, ATMOSPHERIC
HUMAN ECOLOGY
MARINE POLLUTION
NATURAL HISTORY--STUDY AND TEACHING
See also subdivision "Study and Teaching," "Problems,
Exercises, Etc.," "Activity Programs," or "Juvenile Literature"
under subject headings of interest, such as "Botany," "Biology,"
Ecology," "Science," "Urban Ecology (Biology)" NATURAL RESOURCES--MANAGEMENT(Relevant)
NATURAL RESOURCES--MANAGEMENT
NATURE STUDY
See also subdivision "Environmental Aspects" under
headings of particular interest, such as "Automobiles," "Hazardous
Wastes," "Pesticides," "Pollution," "Sewage"
OIL SPILLS AND WILDLIFE
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
OZONE DEPLETION
RAIN FOREST ECOLOGY
RECYCLING (WASTE, ETC.)
REFUSE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
THERMAL POLLUTION OF RIVERS, LAKES, ETC.
URBAN ECOLOGY (BIOLOGY)
WATER--POLLUTION
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
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Bonnet, Robert L., and Dan Keen. Science fair projects:
the environment. New York, Sterling Pub. Co., c1995. 95 p.
Q182.3.B674 1995
Brown, Vinson. Investigating nature through outdoor
projects: 36 strategies for turning the natural environment into
your own laboratory. Harrisburg, Pa., Stackpole Books, c1983.
254 p.
Bibliography: p. 243-248.
QH318.5.B7 1983
Gay, Kathlyn. Saving the environment: debating
the costs. New York, Franklin Watts, c1996. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 118-125.
Explores both sides of the issue in the conflict
between environmentalists and property rights activists regarding
the role of government.
GE195.5.G39 1996
Gutnik, Martin J. Ecology. New York, F. Watts,
1984. 122 p.
A collection of environmental science projects
that demonstrate the delicate balance of ecological systems and
how both people and nature can destroy this balance.
QH541.24.G87 1984
Hairston, Nelson G. Ecological experiments: purpose,
design, and execution. Cambridge, Eng., New York, Cambridge
University Press, 1989. 370 p.
Bibliography: p. 329-351.
QH541.24.H35 1989 <SciRR>
Levine, Shar, and Allison Grafton. Projects for
a healthy planet: simple environmental experiments for kids.
New York, Wiley, c1992. 95 p.
Projects designed to help students understand
causes of pollution and to show them how to protect natural resources,
and to create environmentally friendly products.
TD171.7.L48 1992
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental
experiments about life. Hillside, N.J., Enslow Publishers, c1993.
96 p.
Uses experiments to explain ecosystems, life cycles,
and interactions of life and environment including pollution and
conservation.
QH541.24.R93 1993
Simon, Seymour. Science projects in pollution.
New York, Holiday House, 1972. 118 p.
Bibliography: p. 115.
Instructions for experiments that demonstrate
the causes and effects of various types of pollution.
TD176.S55
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's ecology
for every kid: easy activities that make learning science fun.
New York, Wiley, c1996. 219 p.
QH541.24.V36 1996
Wald, Mike. What you can do for the environment.
New York, Chelsea House, c1993. 109 p.
Examines current environmental problems, explores
possible solutions, and reviews environmental action and its effects.
TD171.7.W347 1993
Wong, Ovid K. Hands-on ecology. Chicago, Children's
Press, 1991. 126 p.
Activities to explore and emphasize ecology and
to demonstrate practical ways of conserving the environment.
QH541.24.W66 1991
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Bilger, Burkhard. Global warming. New York,
Chelsea House Publishers, c1992. 119 p. Bibliography: p. 110-112.
Examines the phenomenon of global warming, discussing
the greenhouse effect in its positive, life-giving configuration,
and again as this mechanism is knocked out of balance by increased
levels of carbon gases.
QC981.8.G56B46 1992
Challand, Helen J. Disappearing wetlands. Chicago,
Children's Press, c1992. 127 p.
Examines the ecological role of wetlands and discusses
how they are formed, what life they support, and how people modify
or destroy them.
QH87.3.C43 1992
Cochrane, Jennifer. Urban ecology. New York,
Bookwright Press, 1988, c1987. 47 p.
"Organizations to contact": p. 44-45.
Alternates factual information on the ecological
aspects of an urban environment with activities and experiments,
covering such areas as city water, parks and ponds, wild mammals
in town, and trash.
QH541.5.C6C63 1987
Facklam, Howard, and Margery Facklam. Plants: extinction
or survival? Hillside, N.J., Enslow, c1990. 96 p.
Describes the importance of germplasm and how
storage banks around the world are preserving plant seeds so that
plant species will not be lost through disease and environmental
conditions.
SB123.3.F33 1990
Gutnik, Martin J. Experiments that explore oil
spills. Brookfield, Conn., Millbrook Press, c1991. 72 p.
Bibliography: p. 69.
TD427.P4G84 1991
Gutnik, Martin J. Experiments that explore recycling.
Brookfield, Conn., Millbrook Press, c1992. 72 p.
Uses experiments to demonstrate the effects of
dumping solid waste into the environment and explores what can be
done about it.
TD792.G87 1992
Johnson, Rebecca L. The greenhouse effect: life
on a warmer planet. Rev. ed. Minneapolis, Minn., Lerner Publications,
1993. 112 p.
Discusses the greenhouse effect, research into
its causes, and possible impact on our planet.
QC912.3.J64 1993
Lisowski, Marylin, and Robert A. Williams. Wetlands.
New York, F. Watts, c1997. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 121-122.
Provides instructions for projects and activities
that explore the five major types of wetlands and demonstrate why
they are valuable.
QH541.5.M3L48 1997
Middleton, Nick. Atlas of environmental issues.
New York, Facts on File, c1989. 63 p.
Describes and explains major environmental issues
of the world today including soil erosion, deforestation, mechanized
agriculture, oil pollution of the oceans, acid rain, overfishing,
and nuclear power.
QH75.M486 1989
Milne, Lorus Johnson, and Margery J. G. Milne. The
mystery of the bog forest. New York, Dodd, Mead, c1984. 127
p.
Explains the origin of bogs, their special attractions,
and the unique plant life to be found in them.
QH541.5.B63M55 1984
O'Connor, Karen. Garbage. San Diego, Calif.,
Lucent Books, c1989. 80 p.
Examines the dumping of garbage in oceans, on
land, in the air, and in space and suggests possible solutions to
this problem of waste pollution.
TD792.O26 1989
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental
experiments about renewable energy. Hillside, N.J., Enslow Publishers,
c1994. 96 p.
TJ808.2.R93 1994
Siy, Alexandra. The Brazilian rain forest.
New York, Dillon Press, Toronto, Maxwell Macmillan Canada; New York,
Maxwell Macmillan International, c1992. 80 p.
Describes the numerous plants and animals that
live in the Brazilian rain forest and their ecological and economic
importance.
QH112.S58 1992
Tesar, Jenny E. Endangered habitats. New York,
Facts on File, c1992. 112 p.
Examines the various types of the Earth's habitats,
the complex relationships of plants and animals found in them, and
how man's activities can upset or destroy fragile ecological balances.
QH541.14.T47 1991
Willis, Terri, and Wallace B. Black. Cars--an environmental
challenge. Chicago, Children's Press, c1992. 127 p.
Discusses the environmental damage and safety
problems associated with the internal combustion engine, with an
emphasis on emissions and air pollution.
TD886.5.B57 1992
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BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS
Basile, Carole G., Jennifer Gillespie-Malone, and
Fred Collins. Nature at your doorstep: real world investigations
for primary students. In conjunction with the Hana and Arthur
Ginsbarg Nature Discovery Center. Englewood, Colo., Teacher Ideas
Press/Libraries Unlimited, 1997. 161 p.
Bibliography: p. 157-158.
QH541.2.B38 1997
Burnett, Robin. The pillbug project: a guide to
investigation. Washington, National Science Teachers Association,
c1992. 99 p.
QL444.M34B87 1992
Camp, William G., Thomas B. Daugherty, and Carla Kirts.
Managing our natural resources. 3rd ed. Albany, N.Y., Delmar
Publishers, c1997. 354 p.
Examines the nature, history, and management of
natural resources ranging from soil and water to forests, wildlife,
and marine resources. Includes suggested activities and discussion
of careers in the field.
HC103.7.C33 1997
Child, Elizabeth. Eco-educator's guide. Edited
by Julie Berg. Edina, Minn., Abdo, c1993. 110 p. (loose-leaf)
Pamphlet box <SciRR>
Experiments to teach ecology. A project of
the Education Committee of the Ecological Society of America. J.
M. Beoswemger, editor. Tempe, Ariz., The Society, c1993. 170 p.
Bibliography: p. 65.
QH541.24.E97 1993
Fredericks, Anthony D. Exploring the rainforest:
science activities for kids. Golden, Colo., Fulcrum Pub., c1996.
116 p.
Bibliography: p. 98-99.
QH541.5.R27F74 1996
Gutnik, Martin J. Experiments that explore the
greenhouse effect. Brookfield, Conn., Millbrook Press, c1991.
72 p.
QC912.3.G88 1991
Hickman, Pamela M. Habitats: making homes for animals
and plants. Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., c1993.
64 p.
Includes directions for creating temporary habitats
indoors that allow for the study of various animals and plants in
natural settings.
QH541.24.H53 1993
Hunken, Jorie. Ecology for all ages: discovering
nature through activities for children and adults. Old Saybrook,
Conn., Globe Pequot Press, c1994. 194 p.
Bibliography: p. 187-190.
QH541.2.H86 1994
McVey, Eileen. Aqua-topics: aquaculture for youth
and youth educators. Beltsville, Md., Aquaculture Information
Center, Public Services Division, National Agricultural Library,
1990. 16 p.
Pamphlet box <SciRR>
Schwartz, Linda. Earth book for kids: activities
to help heal the environment. Santa Barbara, Calif., Learning
Works, c1990. 184 p.
Creative ideas to show kids how to make their
own paper, compare phosphate levels in detergents, test the effects
of oil pollution, conduct a recycling survey, redesign a package,
measure acidity, and make a difference in many other ways.
TD170.15.S39 1990
Sea sampler: aquatic activities for the field and
classroom. Elementary, grades K-6. Compiled and edited by Wendy
Beard Allen, Patty Owens McLaughlin. Charleston, S.C., South Carolina
Sea Grant Consortium, 1985? 118 p.
(Sea Grant publication SC-SG-TR85-1) Pamphlet
box <SciRR>
Sea sampler: aquatic activities for the field and
classroom. Secondary, grades 7-12. Compiled and edited by Wendy
Beard Allen, Patty Owens McLaughlin. Charleston, S.C., South Carolina
Sea Grant Consortium, 1985? 114 p.
(Sea Grant publication SC-SG-TR85-2) Pamphlet
box <SciRR>
Tips and tricks in outdoor education: approaches
to providing children with educational experiences in the outdoors.
Prepared by members of the Faculty in Outdoor Teacher Education,
the Lorado Taft Field Campus of Northern Illinois University. Edited
by Malcolm D. Swan. 5th ed. Danville, Ill., Interstate Printers & Publishers, c1995. 258 p.
LB1047.T57 1995
JOURNAL ARTICLES
Anderson, Christopher L. Designing a zoo-based endangered
species database. Science activities, v. 26, Nov./Dec. 1989:
14-18.
Q181.A1S29
Domel, Rue. You can teach about acid rain: a worldwide
issue becomes relevant when students investigate the pH values of
common liquids. Science & children, v. 31, Oct. 1993: 25-28.
LB1585.S34
Feinsinger, Peter, Alejandro Grajal, and Alan R. Berkowitz.
Some themes appropriate for schoolyard ecology and other hands-on
ecology education. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America,
v. 78, Apr. 1997: 144- 146.
QH540.E2799
Golden, Richard, and Cary Sneider. The greenhouse
effect in a vial: an effective demonstration. Science teacher,
v. 56, May 1989: 57-59.
Q181.S38
Kneidl, Sally S. Pond ecology in the classroom. Science
activities, v. 30, spring 1993: 19-31.
Q181.A1S29
Kuserk, Frank T. Measuring discharge & materials transport
in stream ecosystems. American biology teacher, v. 51, Feb.
1989: 100-102.
QH1.A275
Matthews, Robert W. Teaching ecological interactions
with mud dauber nests. American biology teacher, v. 59, Mar.
1997: 152-158.
QH1.A275
Mayer, Victor J., and Nadine K. Hinton. Animals in
the classroom: considering the options. Science teacher,
v. 57, Mar. 1990: 26-30.
Q181.S38
Pierson, Duane R. The use of journals in nature study
and field science. Nature study, v. 43, Mar. 1990: 23-25.
QH81.N33
Pryor, Stephen C., and Evan Facher. Immune response
in mussels to environmental pollution. American biology teacher,
v. 59, June 1997: 328-330.
QH1.A275
Ramsey, John M., Harold R. Hungerford, and Trudi Volk.
A technique for analyzing environmental issues. Journal of environmental
education, v. 21, fall 1989: 26-30.
S946.E54
Swarthout, Flora L. The compost community: a closer
look. Science teacher, v. 60, Oct. 1993: 45-47.
Q181.S38
Voorhis, Ken. Taking a course in nature: lead your
class toward a positive environmental ethic. Science & children,
v. 31, Nov./Dec. 1993: 23-26.
LB1585.S34
Zedler, Joy B., and John C. Callaway. Restoration
ecology; combining the teaching of ecological principles with group
experiments and native plant restoration on the SDSU campus. Bulletin
of the Ecological Society of America, v. 78, Jan. 1997: 67-69.
QH540.E2799
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HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, AND REFERENCE TOOLS
Beacham's guide to environmental issues & sources. Edited
by Walton Beacham. Washington, Beacham Pub., c1993. 5 v. Vol. 5
includes cumulative index.
GE115.B43 1993 <SciRR>
Brown, Vinson. Building your own nature museum:
for study and pleasure. New York, ARCO Pub., c1984. 161 p.
Bibliography: p. 138-152.
Gives instructions on how to acquire, care for,
preserve, classify, display, and study animals, plants, rocks, and
shells. Also includes ideas for projects and a list of equipment
and specimen suppliers.
QH61.B88 1984
Conservation directory. 1st- ed.; 1956- Washington,
National Wildlife Federation. Annual.
S920.C64 <SciRR Desk>
Education for the earth: a guide to top environmental
studies programs. Princeton, N.J., Peterson's Guides, c1993.
175 p.
"Published in cooperation with the Alliance for
Environmental Education."
Bibliography: p. 165-168.
GE80.E38 1993 <SciRR>
Encyclopedia of environmental information sources:
a subject guide to about 34,000 print and other sources of information
on all aspects of the environment. Sarojini Balachandran, editor.
Detroit, Gale Research, c1993. 1813 p.
Z5863.P7E54 1993 <SciRR Desk>
Environmental education teacher resource handbook:
a practical guide for K- 12 environmental education. Edited
by Richard J. Wilke. Millwood, N.Y., Kraus International Publications;
Arlington, Va., In cooperation with National Science Teachers Association,
c1993. 448 p.
Includes sections on curriculum design, curriculum
projects, sources and ideas for special projects, State-level curriculum
guidelines, and references to and reviews of educational materials,
including videos.
GE70.E582 1993 <SciRR>
Environmental grantmaking foundations: a directory.
1st- ed; 1992- Rochester, N.Y., Environmental Data Research Institute,
c1992- Annual. Vols. for 1992- accompanied by Supplemental index.
GE80.E58 <SciRR Desk>
Franck, Irene M., and David M. Brownstone. The
green encyclopedia. New York, Prentice Hall General Reference,
c1992. 485 p.
Bibliography: p. 480-486.
GE10.F73 1992 <SciRR>
Gale environmental sourcebook. 1st- ed.; 1992-
Detroit, Gale Research Inc. Biennial.
GE20.G35 1992 <SciRR Desk>
The Global ecology handbook: what you can do about
the environmental crisis. Global Tomorrow Coalition; edited
by Walter H. Corson. Boston, Beacon Press, c1990. 414 p.
Names of relevant organizations and lists of books,
articles, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and teaching aids
are given at the end of each chapter, and an appendix supplies a
directory of the organizations cited in the text.
Bibliography: p. 351-359.
TD171.7.G56 1990 <SciRR>
Long, Kim. Encyclopedia of field trips & educational
destinations. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO, c1991. 355 p.
LB1047.L63 1991 <SciRR>
Macmillan encyclopedia of the environment.
General editor, Stephen R. Kellert; associate editors, Matthew Black,
Richard Haley. New York, Macmillan Library Reference USA; London,
Simon & Schuster and Prentice Hall International, c1997. 6 v.
GE10.M33 1997
Pentz, Mike, and Milo Shott. Handling experimental
data. Edited by Francis Aprahamian. Milton Keynes, Eng., Philadelphia,
Open University Press, c1988. 95 p.
Q182.3.P46 1988
Pringle, Laurence P. Taking care of the earth:
kids in action. Honesdale, Pa., Boyds Mills Press; Distributed
by St. Martin's Press, 1996. 64 p.
GE195.5.P75 1996
Recycling study guide. Authors: Anne Hallowell
and others. Madison, Bureau of Information and Education, Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources, 1989. 31 p.
"PUBL-IE-020 89Rev." Pamphlet box <SciRR>
Rittner, Don. EcoLinking: everyone's guide to online
environmental information. Berkeley, Calif., Peachpit Press,
c1992. 352 p.
Bibliography: p. 341-342.
GE30.R57 1992 <SciRR>
World resources. A report by the World Resources
Institute in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme
and the United Nations Development Programme. 1986- New York, Oxford
University Press. Biennial.
HC10.W827 <SciRR Desk>
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BIBLIOGRAPHIES AND PROJECT INDEXES
Anglemyer, Mary, and Eleanor R. Seagraves. The
natural environment: an annotated bibliography on attitudes and
values. Sponsored by Global Tomorrow Coalition. Washington,
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1984. 268 p.
Z7405.N38A52 1984
A Core bibliography on global issues related to
environment, resources, population, and sustainable development.
Washington, Global Tomorrow Coalition, 1990. 28 leaves.
Pamphlet box <SciRR>
Educators guide to free science materials.
1st- ed.; 1960- Compiled and edited by Mary H. Saterstrom. Randolph,
Wis., Educators Progress Service. Annual.
Q181.A1E3 <SciRR Desk>
Johnson, Carolyn M. Discovering nature with young
people: an annotated bibliography and selection guide. New York,
Greenwood Press, 1987. 495 p.
In addition to substantial sections listing print
and audiovisual materials for young readers and items for educators
and parents, includes information about sources of reviews, educational
and recreational programs, organizations and clubs, contests and
assorted games, kits, puzzles, posters, and other supplies.
Z5818.N36J64 1987 <SciRR>
Marine education: a bibliography of educational
materials available from the nation's Sea Grant College Programs.
College Station, Tex., Sea Grant College Program, Texas A&M University,
1988. 35 p.
An excellent guide to sources of free and inexpensive
pamphlets and curriculum material on the marine environment. Complete
instructions for ordering materials from over 30 institutions are
given.
Pamphlet box <SciRR>
Pilger, Mary Anne. Science experiments index for
young people. 2nd ed. Englewood, Colo., Libraries Unlimited,
1996. 504 p.
Q182.3.P55 1996 <SciRR>
Resources for teaching elementary school science.
National Science Resources Center, National Academy of Sciences,
Smithsonian Institution. Washington, National Academy Press, 1996.
289 p. Rev. ed. of Science for children. 1988.
Z5818.S3R47 1996 <SciRR>
Science fair project index. 1960-1972. Compiled
by the staff of the Science and Technology Division of the Akron
Summit County Public Library; edited by Janet Y. Stoffer. Metuchen,
N.J., Scarecrow Press, 1975. 728 p.
Q182.3.S34 1975 <SciRR>
Science fair project index. 1973-1980. Edited
by Science and Technology Division, Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Metuchen, N.J., Scarecrow Press, 1983. 723 p.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. <SciRR>
Science fair project index. 1981-1984. Edited
by Cynthia Bishop, Deborah Crowe, Science and Technology Division,
Akron-Summit County Public Library. Metuchen, N.J., Scarecrow Press,
1986. 686 p.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 2 <SciRR>
Science fair project index. 1985-1989. Edited
by Cynthia Bishop, Katherine Ertle, Karen Zeleznik. Prepared by
the Science and Technology staff of the Akron-Summit County Public
Library. Metuchen, N.J., Scarecrow Press, 1992. 555 p.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 3 <SciRR>
Science experiments on file: experiments, demonstrations,
and projects for school and home. New York, Facts on File, c1989.
1 v. (loose-leaf)
"All of the experiments were obtained from a select
group of master teachers-- winners and finalists of the prestigious
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, named by
the National Science Foundation."
Intended as a resource for students, grades 6-12.
See also More Science Experiments on File
(New York, Facts on File, 1991. 1 v. (loose-leaf) Q182.3.M67 1990
<SciRR>), which offers 80 new projects for grades 3-12.
Q182.3.S33 1989 <SciRR>
Sinclair, Patti K. E for environment: an annotated
bibliography of children's books with environmental themes.
New Providence, N.J., Bowker, c1992. 292 p.
Z1037.9.S57 1992 <SciRR>
BOOK/FILM REVIEWS AND "BEST BOOK" SOURCES
Appraisal: science books for young people.
v. 1- winter 1967- Boston, Children's Science Book Review Committee.
Z7401.A63
Malinowsky, H. Robert. Best science and technology
reference books for young people. Phoenix, Oryx Press, 1991.
216 p.
Z7401.M277 1991 <SciRR>
Morrison, Philip, and Phylis Morrison. Scientific
American young reader book awards. Scientific American, v.
275, Dec. 1996: 120-125.
Featured annually in the December issue. Title
may vary.
T1.S5
Outstanding science trade books for children in 1997.
Science and children, v. 36, Mar. 1997: 22-28.
The annotated list is a regular feature of the
March issue.
Best Books Vertical file <SciRR>
Science books & films. v. 1- ; Apr. 1965- Washington,
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Z7403.S33 <SciRR A&I>
Science books & films' best books for children,
1988-91. Maria Sosa, Shirley M. Malcolm, editors. Washington,
American Association for the Advancement of Science, c1992. 300
p. (AAAS publication, 92-30H)
Z7401.S362 1992 <SciRR>
Wolff, Kathryn, Susan M. O'Connell, and Valerie J.
Montenegro. AAAS science book list, 1978-1986. Washington,
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1986. 568 p.
(AAAS publication, 85-24)
Q181.A1A68 no. 85-24 <SciRR>
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Abstracting and indexing services that index relevant
journal articles on science fair projects and school science activities
are listed below. Some terms are suggested as aids in searching.
The following indexes are available in most public and college libraries.
Current Index to Journals in Education (1969-)
See: Conservation Education, Environmental Education,
Science Experiments, Science Projects
Z5813.C8 <MRR> and Computer format
General Science Index (1978-)
See: Conservation of Resources, Environmental
Education, Science Fairs, School
Z7401.G46 <SciRR> and Computer format
Magazine Index (1980-)
See: Conservation of Natural Resources--Study
and Teaching, Environmental Education Science--Experiments
Computer format
Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature (1900-)
See: Science Experiments, Science Fairs
AI3.R45 <B&E> and Computer format
Resources in Education (1966-)
See: Conservation (Environment), Environmental
Education, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Fairs,
Science Projects
Z5813.R4 <MRR> and Computer format
Vertical File Index (1932/1934-)
See: Science--Study and Teaching, Subject of interest,
e.g., Endangered Species, Natural History, Natural Resources
Z1231.P2V48 <MRR>
Students may also need to use subject-oriented abstracting
and indexing services for information on subjects related to the
environment. Sample titles are listed below. These may be available
only in large or specialized libraries. Applied Science & Technology
Index (1913-) Bibliography and Index of Geology (1933-)
Biological Abstracts (1926-) Biological & Agricultural
Index (1916-) Biology Digest (1974-) Chemical Abstracts
(1907-) Ecological Abstracts (1974-) Ecology Abstracts
(1975-) Environment Abstracts Annual (1971-) Environmental
Periodicals Bibliography (1972-) EPA Publications Bibliography
(1977-) Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts (1950-)
Oceanic Abstracts (1964-) Pollution Abstracts (1970-)
Wildlife Review (1935-1995) Zoological Record (1864-)
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Journals that often contain relevant articles are:
American Biology Teacher |
QH1.A275 |
Audubon |
QL671.A82 |
BioScience |
QH1.A277 |
Defenders |
S960.D43 |
Discover |
Q1.D57 |
E: the Environmental Magazine |
TD171.7.E13 |
Environment |
UF767.S33 |
Journal of College Science Teaching |
Q183.U6J68 |
Journal of Environmental Education |
S946.E54 |
Journal of Geoscience Education |
QE40.J6 |
National Wildlife |
S964.U6N35 |
Nature Study |
QH81.N33 |
Orion |
QH1.O714 |
Ranger Rick's Naturescope |
WMLC L83/4136 Ser |
Science Activities |
Q181.A1S29 |
Science & Children |
LB1585.S34 |
Science News |
Q1.S76 |
Science Scope |
Not in LC collections |
Science Teacher |
Q181.S38 |
Scientific American See particularly
"Amateur scientist" feature which appears each month. |
T1.S5 |
World Watch |
HC79.E5W674 |
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Blakenship, Sylvia, Donna D. Ellsworth, and Tracy
Traer. How landscape plants modify the environment. Science activities,
v. 29, winter 1992/93: 14- 17.
Q181.A1S29
Browning, Wayne C. Construction of a small fresh water
ecosystem. Science activities, v. 20, Sept./Oct. 1983: 25-28.
Q181.A1S29
Clark, David B., and Ronald E. Thompson. Acid rain,
pH & acidity: a common misinterpretation. American biology teacher,
v. 51, Jan. 1989: 11-13.
QH1.A275
Grossman, Dan, and Seth Shulman. Down in the dumps:
a fearless team of archeologists has descended deep into the nation's
landfills to learn the fate of our garbage. Discover, v.
11, Apr. 1990: 36-41.
Q1.D57
Huttemeyer, Bob. Jupiter Environmental Research & Field Studies Academy. American biology teacher, v. 58, Nov./Dec.
1996: 470-474.
QH1.A275
Ojala, Carl F., and Eric J. Ojala. Airborne particles:
the humble vacuum cleaner makes a first-rate air sampler in this
environmental science activity. Science teacher, v. 54, Sept.
1987: 41-42.
Q181.S38
Schicker, Lisa. Planning for children and wildlife
begins at home. Journal of environmental education, v. 19,
summer 1988: 13-21.
S946.E54
Schmidt, Karen F. Green education under fire. Science,
v. 274, Dec. 13, 1996: 1828-1830.
Q1.S35
Schneider, Mike. Setting up an outdoor lab. Science & children, v. 21, Jan. 1984: 17-20.
LB1585.S34
Wilson, Edward O. Threats to biodiversity. Scientific
American, v. 261, Sept. 1989: 108-112, 114, 116.
T1.S5
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Selected materials available in the Science Reading
Room pamphlet boxes include:
Braus, Judy, and Diane O'Reilly. Celebrating life's
diversity. Science scope, v. 17, Feb. 1994: 28-29.
Includes a "Windows on the Wild" foldout poster
and describes a new environmental education program being developed
by the World Wildlife Fund, with support from Eastman Kodak, to
produce innovative materials and programs to help students better
understand biodiversity.
Cothron, Julia H., Richard J. Rezba, and Ronald N.
Giese. What to keep in mind during experimental design: skill-sharpening
scenarios. Science teacher, v. 56, Nov. 1989: 32-36.
Endangered species: wild & rare. Washington, National
Wildlife Federation, c1988. 65 p. (Ranger Rick's naturescope,
v. 3, no. 3)
Includes listings of reference tools, activity
sources, films, videos, kits, posters, software, and information
resources.
Environmental experiments ... from Edison. Southfield,
Mich., Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, 1990, c1973. 32 p.
Fail, Joseph, Jr. Teaching ecology in urban environments.
American biology teacher, v. 57, Nov./Dec. 1995: 522-525.
Gnanamalar, Esther, and Sarojini Daniel. Once upon
a pond: revitalizing a miniature wetland ecosystem. Science teacher,
v. 64, Apr. 1996: 20-22.
Koenig, Sharon, and Robert Koenig. Hometown ecology:
a river rescue in progress. Science teacher, v. 56, Nov.
1989: 53-55.
Laycock, George. The children's crusade. Wildlife
conservation, v. 93, May/June 1990: 42-49.
Across America, youngsters at school and at home
are helping to clean up the environment and protect the nation's
wildlife. Information on how to join Kids Against Pollution (KAP)
is included.
MacKenzie, William H. The trashy sea around us. A
disgraceful plastic tide is fouling the oceans--and killing marine
animals. Defenders, v. 62, May/June 1987: 30-37.
Mohlenbrock, Robert H. Why should we save our plants?
Nature Conservancy magazine, v. 37, Nov./Dec. 1987: 4-9.
Nyenhuis, Michael. The living classroom idea. American
forests, v. 100, Mar./Apr. 1994: 38-39, 59.
Rain forests: tropical treasures. Washington, National
Wildlife Federation, c1989. 68 p. (Ranger Rick's naturescope,
v. 4, no. 4)
Includes listings of reference tools, activity
sources, booklets, films and videos, and the location of zoological
parks and other institutions that have tropical rain forest exhibits.
Ryan, John C. When nature loses its cool: species
loss, already a thousand times above normal rates, promises to get
far worse when the effects of global warming--rising sea levels
and climate change--begin in earnest. Which species will survive?
Where will they go? Can we live without them? World watch,
v. 5, Sept./Oct. 1992: 10-16.
Streever, Bill. Statistics for ecology and environmental
science students. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America,
v. 77, Apr. 1996: 88-91.
Stubbs, Harriett S. Acid rain: science projects. Science
activities, v. 26, Feb./Mar. 1989: 28-30.
Virtue, Damaris H. Highway ecology. Science teacher,
v. 56, Sept. 1989: 48-49.
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National Science Teachers Association
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Telephone: (703) 243-7100
Publishes Science Fairs and Projects, Science and Children,
Science Scope, and Journal of College Science Teaching.
National Wildlife Federation
8925 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22184-0001
Telephone: (703) 790-4000 (800) 822-9919
Publishes National Wildlife, Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine,
Ranger Rick's Naturescope, and other publications of interest
to students and environmentalists.
Public Information Center Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street NW (3406)
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7751
Environmental Education Materials for Teachers and Young People
is a free annotated list of educational materials on environmental
issues. Entries include diverse materials ranging from workbooks
and lesson plans to newsletters, films, and computer software intended
for young people.
Science Service
1719 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 785-2255
Administers the International Science and Engineering Fair.
World Watch Institute
1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 452-1999
Publishes World Watch, the State of the World, Vital
Signs, and other publications of interest to those concerned
with the state of the environment.
The Internet offers a growing number of science fair project sites.
A project guide listed on the Internet Public Library site (URL:
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide)
provides links to numerous web sites covering all aspects of science
fair projects.
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