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Mr. Roa, a frequent presenter at local, state, and national science teachers' conventions, is also the co-author (with Donnell Tinkelenberg) of Biology Teacher's Instant Vocabulary Kit (The Center, 1991).
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Using the Environmental Science Activities Kit.
A Few Words About Safety.
UNIT 1: Land Use Issues.
Activity 1. Surface Mining.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussion.
Answers to 1.3, Surface Mining Questions.
Extensions.
Modification.
References.
Reproducibles.
Surface mining: Background information.
Surface mining: Instructions.
Surface mining: Data.
Surface mining: Questions.
Activity 2. Why recycle?
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 2.3, Why Recycle? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Why Recycle? Background information.
Why Recycle? Instructions.
Why Recycle? Data.
Why Recycle? Questions.
Activity 3. Soil Compaction.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 3.3, Soil Compaction Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
A generalized soil profile (transparency master).
Soil Compaction: Background information.
Soil Compaction: Instructions and Data.
Soil Compaction: Questions.
Activity 4. What Price Open Space?.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 4.3, What Price Open Space? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
What Price Open Space? Background information.
What Price Open Space? Instructions and Data.
What Price Open Space? Questions.
Character Card Sheets.
Activity 5. Multiple Use or Multiple Abuse?.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 5.3, Multiple Use or Multiple Abuse?Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Multiple Use or Multiple Abuse? Background information.
Multiple Use or Multiple Abuse? Research assingment.
Multiple Use or Multiple Abuse? Questions.
UNIT 2: Wildlife Issues.
Activity 6. Habitats— The Choice Is Yours.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 6.3, Habitats— The Choice Is Yours Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Habitats— The Choice Is Yours: Background information.
Habitats— The Choice Is Yours: Activity Instructions.
Habitats— The Choice Is Yours: Planning Map.
Habitats— The Choice Is Yours: Questions.
Activity 7. Microhabitats.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 7.3, Microhabitats Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Microhabitats: Background information.
Microhabitats: Data.
Microhabitats: Questions.
Activity 8. Endangered Species I— What's Happening?
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 8.3, Endangered Species I— What's Happening? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Data graphing activity.
Endangered Species I— What's Happening? Information.
Endangered Species I— What's Happening? Questions.
Activity 9. Endangered Specie II— Who Cares?
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 9.3, Endangered Specie II— Who Cares? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Endangered Specie II— Who Cares? Background Information.
Endangered Specie II— Who Cares? Assignments.
Endangered Specie II— Who Cares? Questions.
UNIT 3: Water Issues.
Activity 10. Oil Spill!.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 10.3, Oil Spill!Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Oil Spill! Background Information.
Oil Spill! Data Table.
Oil Spill! Questions.
Activity 11. Water Treatment.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 11.3, Water Treatment Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Water Treatment Background Information.
Water Treatment Instructions.
Water Treatment Questions.
Activity 12. "Water" We Going To Do?.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 12.3, Water" We Going To Do? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Water" We Going To Do? Background Information.
Water" We Going To Do? Personal water use.
Water" We Going To Do? Home conservation survey.
Water" We Going To Do? Questions.
UNIT 4: Atmoshperic Issues.
Activity 13. Detecting Air Pollution.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 13.3, Detecting Air Pollution Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Detecting Air Pollution: Background Information.
Detecting Air Pollution: Instructions.
Detecting Air Pollution: Data.
Detecting Air Pollution: Questions.
Activity 14. Acidic Precipitation.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 14.3, Acidic Precipitation Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Acidic Precipitation: Background Information.
Acidic Precipitation: Instructions and Data table.
Acidic Precipitation: Questions.
Activity 15. Global Warming.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 15.3, Global Warming Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Global Warming: Background Information.
Global Warming: Instructions.
Global Warming: Data.
Global Warming: Questions.
UNIT 5: Energy Issues.
Activity 16. Food Chains.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 16.3, Food Chains Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Food Chains: Background Information.
Food Chains: Questions.
Activity 17. Hidden Energy Uses.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 17.3, Hidden Energy Uses Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Hidden Energy Uses: Background Information.
Hidden Energy Uses: Instructions.
Hidden Energy Uses: Questions.
Activity 18. "Watts" The Cost?.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 18.3, "Watts" The Cost? Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
"Watts" The Cost? Background Information.
"Watts" The Cost? Instructions.
"Watts" The Cost? Data.
"Watts" The Cost? Questions.
"Watts" The Cost? Parent Letter.
Activity 19. Conserve a Watt.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 19.3, Conserve a Watt Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Conserve a Watt: Background Information.
Conserve a Watt: Instructions.
Conserve a Watt: Data.
Conserve a Watt: Questions.
Some ways to conserve energy.
Activity 20. Keep The Heat!.
Activity summary.
Introduction.
Grouping.
Time.
Anticipated outcomes.
Materials.
Vocabulary.
Teacher preparation.
Safety considerations.
Procedure.
Discussions.
Answers to 20.3, Keep the Heat! Questions.
Extensions.
Modifications.
References.
Reproducibles.
Keep the Heat! Background Information.
Keep the Heat! Instructions.
Keep the Heat! Data.
Keep the Heat! Questions.
