Environmental Science Projects
Tracer Bullet 09-2
Environmental issues are important to today’s youth and this interest is reflected in their science fair projects. Science Fair administrators estimate an increase in the number of environmental projects with 40% of all projects directly relating to the environment. These projects highlight growing concerns about sustainability, climate change, and the effects of pollution on air, water, and vegetation. They also serve to educate the student’s peers and others about the environment.
This guide provides sources to assist middle school students and teachers in planning, preparing, and executing environmental science fair projects and updates Environmental Science Projects (TB 97-6). Sources in other areas of science are listed in Science Fair Projects (LC Science Tracer Bullet 07-6). More specialized titles are listed in Space Science Projects (LC Science Tracer Bullet 06-3) and Science Projects in Biology (LC Science Tracer Bullet 93-6). Not intended to be a comprehensive bibliography, this guide is designed--as the name of the series implies--to put the reader “on target.”
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Cherry, Lynne, and Gary Braasch. How we know, what we know, about our changing climate: scientists and kids explore global warming. Nevada City, CA, Dawn Publications, c2008. 66 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QC981.8.C5C475 2008 <SciRR>
Ecological literacy: educating our children for a sustainable world. Edited by Michael K. Stone and Zenobia Barlow. San Francisco, Sierra Club Books; Berkeley; Distributed by University of California Press, c2005. 275 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QH541.2.E238 2005 <SciRR>
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental science fair projects using water, feathers, sunlight, balloons, and more. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2005. 128 p.
Bibliography: 125-126.
GE115.R93 2005
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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 the following:
Highly Relevant
CLIMATIC CHANGES--ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
ECOLOGY--EXPERIMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION--JUVENILE LITERATURE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES--EXPERIMENTS--JUVENILE LITERATURE
GLOBAL WARMING
NATURE--EFFECT OF HUMAN BEINGS ON--JUVENILE LITERATURE
POLLUTION--EXPERIMENTS
RECYCLING (WASTE, ETC.)
REFUSE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL--JUVENILE LITERATURE
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 SCIENCES
GREENHOUSE EFFECT, ATMOSPHERIC
HUMAN ECOLOGY
MARINE POLLUTION
NATURAL HISTORY--STUDY AND TEACHING
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Bonnet, Robert L., and G. Daniel Keen. Environmental science: 49 science fair projects. Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Tab Books, c1990. 124 p.
QH541.24.B66 1990
Dashefsky, H. Steve. Environmental science: high-school science fair experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA, TAB Books, c1994. 177 p.
Bibliography: p. 165-167.
GE77.D38 1994
Gardner, Robert, Phyllis J. Perry, and Salvatore Tocci. Ace your ecology and environmental science project: great science fair ideas. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2009. 112 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE77.G36 2009
Gardner, Robert. Science projects about the environment and ecology. Springfield, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1999. 112 p.
Bibliography: p. 109-110.
GE77.G37 1999
Harris, Elizabeth Snoke. Save the Earth science experiments: science fair projects for eco-kids. New York, Lark Books, c2008. 112 p.
Q182.3.H377 2008
Rainis, Kenneth G. Environmental science projects for young scientists. New York, F. Watts, c1994. 160 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE77.R35 1994
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Collard, Sneed B., and Action for Nature. Acting for nature: what young people around the world have done to protect the environment. Berkeley, CA, Heyday Books, c2000. 104 p.
GE195.5.C65 2000
Conkin, Paul Keith. The state of the Earth: environmental challenges on the road to 2100. Lexington, University Press of Kentucky, c2007. 308 p.
Bibliography: p. 289-297.
GE195.7.C66 2007
Conservation. Edited by Yael Calhoun. Philadelphia, Chelsea House Publishers, 2005. 162 p.
Bibliography: p. 153-154.
S940.C63 2005
Cuff, David J., and Andrew S. Goudie. The Oxford companion to global change. New York, Oxford University Press, c2009. 684 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE149.C84 2008 <SciRR>
David, Laurie. Stop global warming: the solution is you!: an activist’s guide. 2nd ed. Golden, CO, Fulcrum Pub., c2008. 95 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QC981.8.G56D38 2008
Durable goods. Chicago, World Book, Inc. c2008. 64 p.
GE195.5.D87 2008
The Environmental debate: a documentary history. Edited by Peninah Neimark and Peter Rhoades Mott. Westport, CT, Greenwood Press, 1999. 319 p.
Bibliography: p. 301-305.
GE197.E7 1999 <SciRR>
Environmental issues: essential primary sources. Edited by K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. Detroit, Thomson Gale, c2006. 515 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE105.E5825 2006 <SciRR>
Gardner, Robert. Celebrating Earth Day: a sourcebook of activities and experiments. Brookfield, CT, Millbrook Press, c1992. 96 p.
Bibliography: p. 93.
TD170.2.G37 1992
Gardner, Robert. Planet Earth science fair projects: using the moon, stars, beach balls, frisbees, and other far-out stuff. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2005. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 126.
Q182.3.G38 2005
Grant, Nancy S. The pocket idiot’s guide to your carbon footprint. New York, Alpha, c2008. 212 p.
TD885.5.C3G73 2008
Green, Jen. Rain forests. Milwaukee, Gareth Stevens Pub., 1999. 68 p.
Bibliography: p. 66.
QH541.5.R27G74 1999
Green buildings. Chicago, World Book, c2009. 64 p.
Bibliography: p. 62.
TH880.G744 2009
Gutnik, Martin J. Experiments that explore oil spills. Brookfield, CT, Millbrook Press, c1991. 72 p.
Bibliography: p. 69.
TD427.P4G84 1991
Harmon, Daniel E. The Environmental Protection Agency. Philadelphia, Chelsea House Publishers, c2002. 64 p.
Bibliography: p. 62.
TD171.H37 2002
Kriesberg, Daniel A. Wetlands. San Diego, Lucent Books, c2003. 112 p.
Bibliography: p. 95-101.
QH87.3.K75 2003
Magoc, Chris J. Environmental issues in American history: a reference guide with primary documents. Westport, CT, Greenwood Press, 2006. 328 p.
Bibliography: p. 311-323.
GE150.M338 2006 <SciRR>
Moore, Peter D. Wetlands. Rev. ed. New York, Facts on File, c2008. 270 p.
Bibliography: p. 249-253.
QH541.5.M3M664 2008
Nagle, Jeanne. Reducing your carbon footprint at school. New York, Rosen Central, 2009. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 43-46.
TD886.5.N33 2009
Nelson, Gaylord, Susan Campbell, and Paul Wozniak. Beyond Earth Day: fulfilling the promise. Madison, University of Wisconsin Press, c2002. 201 p.
Bibliography: p. 177-189.
GE195.N45 2002
Owens, Peter. Oil and chemical spills. San Diego, CA, Lucent Books, c2004. 112 p.
Bibliography: p. 101-104.
TD196.P4O94 2004
Sobha, Geeta. Green technology: earth-friendly innovations. New York, Rosen Pub., 2008. 64 p.
Bibliography: p. 59-61.
TJ808.2.S663 2008
State of the wild: a global portrait of wildlife, wildlands, and oceans. 2006- Washington, Island Press, c2005- .
QH75.A1S737 <SciRR>
Todd, Anne M. Get green! Chicago, Heinemann Library, c2009. 56 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE195.7.T636 2009
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Climate and Global Warming
Barr, Gary. Climate change: is the world in danger? Chicago, Heinemann Library, a division of Reed Elsevier, c2007. 56 p.
Bibliography: p. 54-55.
QC981.8.C5B393 2007
David, Laurie, and Cambria Gordon. The down-to-Earth guide to global warming. New York, Orchard Books, 2007. 112 p.
Bibliography: 106-107.
QC981.8.G56D38 2007
Gore, Albert. An inconvenient truth: the crisis of global warming. Rev. ed. New York, Viking, 2007. 191 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QC981.8.G56G668 2007 <SciRR>
Green, Kenneth Philip. Global warming: understanding the debate. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2002. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 123-124.
QC981.8.G56G725 2002;
Ecology and Ecosystems
Gutnik, Martin J. Ecology. New York, F. Watts, 1984. 122 p.
QH541.24.G87 1984
Lawlor, Elizabeth P. Book of nature projects. Mechanicsburg, PA, Stackpole Books, c2008. 251 p.
Q182.3.L336 2008
Rompella, Natalie. Ecosystems. Chicago, Heinemann Library, c2008. 48 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QH541.24.R66 2008
Rybolt, Thomas R, and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental experiments about life. Hillside, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1993. 96 p.
QH541.24.R93 1993
The State of the nation’s ecosystems: measuring the lands, waters, and living resources of the United States. Edited by the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment. Cambridge, Eng., New York, Cambridge University Press, 2002. 270 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QH104.S73 2002 <SciRR>
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
Walker, Pam, and Elaine Wood. Ecosystem science fair projects: using worms, leaves, crickets, and other stuff. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2005. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 124.
QH541.24.W35 2005
Energy Sources
Alternative energy sources. Edited by Darrin Gunkel. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, c2006. 204 p.
Bibliography: p. 194-198.
TJ808.A488 2006
Gardner, Robert. Experimenting with energy conservation. New York, Franklin Watts, c1992. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 124.
TJ163.35.G33 1992
Nemzer, Marilyn, Deborah Page, and Anna Carter. Energy for keeps: electricity from renewable energy: an illustrated guide for everyone who uses electricity. Tiburon, CA, Energy Education Group, c2005. 157 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TJ808.P326 2005s
Land Use
Gardner, Robert. Super science projects about Earth’s soil and water. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Elementary/Enslow Publishers, c2008. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 47.
S591.3.G37 2008
Kidd, J. S. (Jerry S.), and Renee A. Kidd. Agricultural versus environmental science: a green revolution. New York, Chelsea House Publishers, c2006. 208 p.
Bibliography: p. 192-197.
S589.75.K536 2006
Moore, Peter D. Agricultural and urban areas. New York, Chelsea House, c2006. 220 p.
Bibliography: p. 208-211.
S589.75.M66 2006
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental experiments about land. Hillside, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1993. 96 p.
S593.R92 1993
Pollution
Burns, Loree Griffin. Tracking trash: flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 2007. 56 p.
Bibliography: p. 56.
GC232.B87 2007
Critical perspectives on pollution. Edited by Stephanie Watson. New York, Rosen Pub. Group, 2007. 224 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TD176.C75 2007
Pollution. Edited by Cynthia A. Bily. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, c2007. 144 p.
Bibliography: p. 132-137.
TD176.P653 2007
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental experiments about air. Hillside, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1993. 96 p.
TD883.13.R93 1993
Rybolt, Thomas R., and Robert C. Mebane. Environmental experiments about water. Hillside, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1993. 96 p.
TD422.R93 1993
Sootin, Harry. Easy experiments with water pollution. New York, Four Winds Press, 1974. 109 p.
Bibliography: p. 103-104.
TD422.S64
Recycling
Barnham, Kay. Recycle. New York, Crabtree Pub., c2008. 32 p.
TD794.5.B365 2008
Bowden, Rob. Waste, recycling, and reuse: our impact on the planet. Austin, Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c2002. 64 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TD792.B69 2002
Conservation and recycling of resources: new research. Edited by Christian V. Loeffe. New York, Nova Science Publishers, c2006. 260 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TD794.5.C664 2006
Crampton, Norman. Green house: eco-friendly disposal and recycling at home. Lanham, MD, M. Evans; Distributed by National Book Network, c2008. 116 p.
TD171.7.C73 2008
Gutnik, Martin J. Experiments that explore recycling. Brookfield, CT, Millbrook Press, c1992.
72 p.
Bibliography: p. 65.
TD792.G87 1992
Morgan, Sally. Waste and recycling. North Mankato, MN, Smart Apple Media, c2007. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 47.
TD792.M66 2007
Trends in conservation and recycling of resources. Edited by Christian V. Loeffe. New York, Nova Science Publishers, c2007. 327 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TD794.5.T74 2007
Wilcox, Charlotte. Recycling. Minneapolis, Lerner Publications, c2008. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 44-46.
HD9975.A2W55 2008
Transportation
Bowden, Rob. Transportation: our impact on the planet. Chicago, Raintree, c2004. 64 p. Bibliography: p. 62.
HE147.65.B68 2004
Furgang, Kathy, and Adam Furgang. On the move: green transportation. New York, Rosen Pub. Group, 2009. 48 p.
HE147.65.F87 2009
Bibliography: p. 43-46.
Royston, Angela. Travel of the future. Chicago, Heinemann Library, c2008. 48 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
TA1149.R695 2008
Willis, Terri, and Wallace B. Black. Cars--an environmental challenge. Chicago, Childrens Press, c1992. 127 p.
TD886.5.B57 1992
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Environment and our global community. Edited by Susan G. Shapiro. New York, International Debate Education Association, c2005. 253 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE77.E58 2005
Gates, Julie M. Consider the earth: environmental activities for grades 4-8. 2nd ed. Englewood, CO, Teacher Ideas Press, 1999. 246 p.
Includes bibliographical references
GE77.G38 1999
Gatto, Lynn Astarita, and Reeda Stamper Hart. Envirobox project. Science and children, v. 38, Nov./Dec. 2000: 18-23.
LB1585.S34
Global climate change: resources for environmental literacy. Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association. Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, c2007. 22 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QC981.8.C5G6486 2007
Harris, Mary E., and Harold H. Harris. Sorting recycled trash: an activity for Earth Day 2007. Journal of chemical education, v. 84, Feb. 2007: 207-210.
QD1.J93
Junior environmental activities on file. Victoria Chapman & Associates, Inc. New York, Facts on File, c1997. 1 v.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE77.J86 1997
Kirkland, Jane. No student left indoors: creating a field guide to your schoolyard. Lionville, PA, Stillwater Pub., c2007. 178 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QH54.5.K57 2007 <SciRR>
Liggit, P., and others. Get wet: bringing water & wetland education to after-school programs. American biology teacher, v. 66, Feb. 2004: 92-100.
QH1.A275
Malnor, Carol. A teacher’s guide to “How we know what we know about our changing climate: lessons, resources, and guidelines about global warming.” Nevada City, CA, Dawn Publications, c2008. 56 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QC981.8.C5C475 2008b <SciRR>
Resources for environmental literacy: five teaching modules for middle and high school teachers. Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association. Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, c2007. 189 p.
GE80.R47 2007 <SciRR>
Roa, Michael L. Environmental science activities kit. West Nyack, NY, Center for Applied Research in Education, c1993. 332 p.
Bibliography: p. 330-332.
GE77.R63 1993
Schutsky, Kim, Sashi Kaufman, and Steve Signell. The ABCs of ecology: an educator’s guide to learning outside. Saco, ME, Ecology Education, c2006. 227 p.
QH541.2.S335 2006
Simpson, Martha Seif. Environmental awareness activities for librarians and teachers: 20 interdisciplinary units for use in grades 2-8. Jefferson, NC, McFarland, c1995. 275 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE77.S56 1995
Wagner, Travis, and Robert Sanford. Environmental science: active learning laboratories and applied problem sets. Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley, c2005. 214 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE70.W34 2005
Warren, Patricia, and Janet R. Galle. Exploring ecology: 49 ready to-use activities for grades 4-8. Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, c2005. 252 p.
Bibliography: p. 245-248.
QH541.2.W295 2005
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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>
Pilger, Mary Anne. Science experiments index for
young people. 4th ed. Westport, CT, Libraries Unlimited,
c2005. 184 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.P55 2005 <SciRR>
Science experiments & projects index. Edited by Lisa Holonitch. Fort Atkinson, WI, Highsmith, c1994. 324 p.
Bibliography: p. 311-324.
Z7401.S374 1994 <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.
Bibliography: p. 713-728.
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.
Bibliography: p. 709-723.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. <SciRR>
Continuation of: Science fair project index, 1960-1972.
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.
Bibliography: p. 680-686.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 2 <SciRR>
Continuation of: Science fair project index, 1973-1980.
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.
Bibliography: p. 548-555.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 3 <SciRR>
"Third supplement to the Science fair project index, 1960-1972."
Science fair project index. 1990-
URL: http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/scifair/
The Science and Technology division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library prepares the Science fair project index as part of the Library’s ongoing commitment to contribute to the literature of the profession. The present electronic database includes bibliographic data for materials published from 1990 to date.
Wesson, Lindsey Patrick. Green reads: best environmental resources for youth, K-12. Santa Barbara, CA, Libraries Unlimited, c2009. 200 p.
GE75.W47 2009
Publishing date June 2009.
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Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis: resources for environmental literacy. Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association. Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, c2007. 28 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QE534.3.E377 2007
Encyclopedia of world environmental history. Edited by Shepard Krech III, J. R. McNeill, and Carolyn Merchant. New York, Routledge, 2004. 3 v. (1429 p.)
Includes bibliographical references.
GE10.E63 2004 <SciRR>
Environmental education: a resource handbook. Developed and edited by Joe E. Heimlich. Bloomington, IN, Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, c2002. 202 p.
GE70.E58155 2002
Environmental issues on file. The Diagram Group. New York, Facts On File, c2002. 1 v.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE75.E58 2002 <SciRR>
Environmental movement: resource book. Santa Barbara, CA, ABC-CLIO, 2008. 196 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE195.5.E58 2008
Mongillo, John F., and Peter Mongillo. Teen guides to environmental science. Westport, CT, Greenwood Press, 2004. 5 v.
Includes bibliographical references.
GE105.M66 2004
Vaughn, Jacqueline. Environmental activism: a reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA, ABC-CLIO, c2003. 329 p.
Includes bibliographical references
GE195.S88 2003 <SciRR>
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Best books 2008. SB&F (Science, books & films), v. 45, Jan./Feb. 2009: 3-12.
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
Outstanding science trade books for students K-12 -- 2009. Science teacher, v. 76, Mar. 2009: 55-62.
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
URL: http://www.nsta.org/ostbc
SB&F guide to science fair resources. SB&F (Science, books & films), v. 44, Sept./Oct. 2008: 183-187.
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
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Abstracting and indexing services that index relevant journal articles and other literature are listed below. Some suggested terms for searching include Environment--Experiments, Ecology--Experiments, Environment Projects, Global Warming, Recycling, Environmental Sciences, etc. and headings listed in the Subject Headings section of this guide, or more specific headings, depending upon the topic of interest. Many of the titles may be available in electronic format. Please consult a reference librarian for the location and format of abstracting and indexing services in the Science Reading Room.
The following indexes are available in many public and college libraries.
Education Full Text (2001- )
Electronic format
Education Index (1929- )
Z5813.E23 <MRR Alc> and Electronic format
Encyclopedia of Earth
Electronic format
Environment Complete
Electronic format
EPA Science Inventory
Electronic format
ERIC - Education Resources Information Center
URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov
General Science Index
Z7401.G46 <N&CPRR> and Electronic format
Proquest Education Journals
Electronic format
Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature (1900- )
AI3.R48 <BusRR><MRR Alc><N&CPRR> and Electronic format
Vertical File Index (1932/1934- )
Z1231.P2V567 <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. Many of the titles may now be available in electronic format. Please consult a reference librarian for the location and format of abstracting and indexing services.
Applied Science & Technology Index (1913- )
Z7913.I7 <SciRR A&I> and Electronic format
Bibliography and Index of Geology (1933- )
Z6031.G4 and Electronic format
Biological Abstracts (1926- )
QH301.B37 <SciRR A&I> and Electronic format
Biological & Agricultural Index (1916- )
Z5073.A46 <SciRR> and Electronic format
Biology Digest (1974- )
QH301.B44
Chemical Abstracts (1907- )
QD1.A51 <SciRR A&I>
Ecological Abstracts (1974- )
QH540.E27
Ecology Abstracts (1974- )
QH540.A66
Environment Abstracts Annual (1971- )
GF1.E553
Environmental Sciences & Pollution Management
Electronic format
Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts (1950- )
QC851.A62 <SciRR A&I>
Oceanic Abstracts (1964- )
GC1.O24
Pollution Abstracts (1970- )
TD172.P65
Wildlife Review (1935-1995)
SK351.W58 and Electronic format
Zoological Record (1864-)
Z7991.Z87 <SciRR A&I> and Electronic format
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Journals that often contain relevant articles are:
Audubon |
QL671.A82 |
Discover |
Q1.D57 |
E: the Environmental Magazine |
TD171.7.E13 |
Earth |
QE1.G56 |
National Geographic |
G1.N27 |
National Wildlife |
S964.U6N35 |
Science Activities |
Q181.A1S29 |
Science & Children |
LB1585.S34 |
Science Scope |
Not in LC collections |
Science Teacher |
Q181.S38 |
World Watch |
HC79.E5W674 |
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Caton, Elaine, and others. Pipeline to environmental awareness. Science teacher, v. 65, Apr. 1998: 46-50.
Q181.S38
Cromwell, Randy. Dishpan oil spill. Science activities, v. 36, summer 1999: 18-21.
Q181.A1S29
Galus, P. J. Learning from landfills. Science teacher, v. 67, Dec. 2000: 28-31.
Q181.S38
Messina, L., and others. Wetlands work. Science teacher, v. 71, May 2004: 44-45.
Q181.S38
Norlander, Britt. Green racer. Science world, v. 63, Sept. 18, 2006: 10-13.
Q1.S8146
Quesada, Arli. Students swing into action to protect the environment. Technology & learning, v. 17, Jan. 1997: 19-23.
LB1028.43.C53
Shen, K. Teen builds carbon calculator. Current science, v. 92, Apr. 20, 2007: 14.
Q1.C78
Walsh, Bryan, and Tiffany Sharples. Sizing up carbon footprints. Time, v. 171, May 26, 2008: 53-55.
AP2.T37
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Selected materials such as pamphlets, newspaper clippings, short articles, and similar miscellany are available in the Science Reading Room pamphlet box for this Tracer Bullet.
Can one small household help save the planet from global warming? The Washington Post magazine, Feb. 15, 2009: 8-13, 24-29.
Energy education resources--kindergarten through 12th grade. Washington, U. S. Department of Energy, 2006. 125 p.
DOE/EIA-0546(2006/2007)
URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
50 simple things kids can do to save the earth. The Earth Works Group. Kansas City, MO, Andrews and McMeel, c1990. 156 p.
Racich, Michelle. 230 million tons of trash. Science scope, v. 25, Apr. 2002: 34-35.
Science fair fun. Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000. 16 p.
EPA530-K-00-008.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/osw/education/pdfs/sciencefair.pdf (PDF 245 KB)
(The freely available Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view and
print this resource.)
Venkataraman, Bhawani. Why environmental education? Environment, v. 50, Sept./Oct. 2008: 8-10.
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THE INTERNET offers a growing number of sites useful for finding information on science fairs and environmental science projects. The following books and websites contain listings and directories for finding information related to environmental projects on the Internet or using Internet resources in the classroom.
Bazler, Judith. Earth science resources in the electronic age. Westport, CT, Greenwood Press, 2003. 303 p.
QE48.87.B39 2003 <SciRR>
Educators guide to free Internet resources. (Elementary/middle school ed.) Randolph, WI, Educators Progress Service, 2002-
LB1044.87.E365 <SciRR Computer Shelf>
Latest edition in Science Reading Room.
Educators guide to free Internet resources. (Secondary ed.) Randolph, WI, Educators Progress Service, 2002- QE48.87.B39 2003 <SciRR Computer Shelf>
Latest edition in Science Reading Room.
Keane, Jacqueline P. Internet-based student research: creating to learn with a step-by-step approach, grades 5-12. Worthington, OH, Linworth Pub., c2006. 178 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QL1044.87.K42 2006
Rosner, Marc Alan. Science fair success using the Internet, revised and updated. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2006. 112 p.
Bibliography: p. 110.
Q182.3.R68 2006 <SciRR>
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Websites
Chemistry.about.com
URL: http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojectideas/a/environmentsci.htm
Science fair ideas that involve environmental science.
Environmental Literacy Council
URL: http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php?id=221
Websites that investigate the natural world along with information on topics such as ecosystems, water, land, air & climate, and environment & society.
Exploratorium
URL: http://apps.exploratorium.edu/10cool/index.php?category=6&cmd=browse
Links to excellent sources for information covering all areas of environmental interests.
Internet Public Library
URL: http://www.ipl.org/div/searchresults/?searchtype=traditional&words=Environmental+education
Extensive site providing links to sites covering all aspects of science fairs including environmental organizations and resources.
Science Buddies
URL: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/Intro-Environmental-Science.shtml
Resources include free environmental science project ideas, a science fair project guide along with tools, techniques, and reference information.
Science made simple
URL: http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/environmental_projects.html
Contains projects dealing with chemical contamination of lakes and streams, acid rain, and the pH of common substances.
Sierra Club
URL: http://www.sierraclub.org/education/websites.asp
Environmental education directory listing curriculum for classroom or outdoor studies, environmental education organizations, government resources and activities for youth.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005-3920
Telephone: 202-326-6400
URL: http://www.aaas.org
See also: URL: http://www.aaas.org/port_kid.shtml
National Science Teachers Association
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Telephone: (703) 243-7100
URL: http://www.nsta.org
See also: URL: http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/environmental.aspx?lid=ms
National Wildlife Federation
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Telephone: 800-822-9919
URL: http://www.NWF.org
See also: URL: http://www.nwf.org/ecoschools/
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203-1606
Telephone: 703-841-5300
URL: http://www.nature.org
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources & Environment Division
14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Telephone: 202-720-3210
URL: http://www.usda.gov/
See also: URL: http://www.agclassroom.org/
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: 202-260-2090
Telephone: 800-424-4372
URL: http://www.epa.gov/students/
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