A student's award-winning project on the effects of sulfur dioxide pollution on lichen growth.

Environmental Science Projects

Tracer Bullet 97-6

• Scope
• Introduction
• Subject Headings
• Basic Texts
• Specialized Titles
• Classroom Experiments and Activities
• Handbooks
• Bibliographies
• Abstracts and Indexes
• Journals
• Representative Journal Articles
• Selected Materials
• Additional Sources of Information

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.