Provides 32 detailed, interdisciplinary environmental science lessons with complete directions for use, including summary, introduction, materials needed, preparation and step-by-step teaching directions plus worksheets and background sheets. Organized into six topical units covering Land Use Issues ... Wildlife Issues ... Water Issues ... Atmospheric Issues ... Energy Issues ... Human Issues.
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This timely update of the popular Environmental Science Activities Kit includes more than 35 lessons for middle and high school science teachers on the most compelling and relevant environmental topics, such as global warming, food and water production, alternative energy sources, endangered species, land-use issues, and many more.
Each of the lessons includes the following information for the teacher:
A topic summary and introduction
Alignment to national science content standards
List of materials and guidelines for teacher preparation
Step-by-step teaching directions
Discussion questions, extensions, and resources
Plus dozens of reproducible pages of background information and ready-to-use student worksheets.
Praise for The Environmental Science Activities Kit
"Through this engaging and effective activity guide, Michael Roa has, once again, made a significant and lasting contribution to environmental education."
—Dr. James Marshall, department of curriculum and instruction, California State University, Fresno, California
"The Environmental Science Activities Kit is all about activities that light the fuse of students' curiosity and engage their hearts and minds to participate in the movement toward a sustainable future."
—Frank R. Schiavo, professor emeritus,San Jose State University, San Jose, California
"Revised and expanded, this new edition of Environmental Science Activities Kit is a must-have resource for 7-12th grade teachers interested in integrating environmental topics into core content areas."
—Jennifer Rigby, director, Acorn Naturalists
"The collection of environmental science activities in the Environmental Science Activities Kit are clearly connected to the National Science Education Standards, and it would make an excellent supplement to a general science curriculum."
—Tom Lough, professor of science education,Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
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About the Author
Michael L. Roa was a classroom teacher and school administrator for 38 years and is currently the science education specialist for the Sonoma County Office of Education in California. He is the author of several books on environmental science and is a frequent presenter at local, state, and national science conventions.
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great activity book for studying environmental problems,
By rbbteach@flash.net (Arlington Heights, Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for Grades 7-12 (J-B Ed: Activities) (Spiral-bound)
The book is divided into the various environmental problems which exist in the United States, and has activities revolving around each problem. The book's basic assertion is that the rise in population is the real reason for all of the environmental problems that exist today, which is, in my opinion, is correct. As a result, I generally use the section on population first to bring home that concept, and then cover the other environmental problems. It is an excellent resource for teaching environmental science or the environmental part of Biology. The book emphasizes activities which show the student what they can do about each problem, and at least makes them aware of what is happening if there is nothing that they can directly do. This book could also be used by social science teachers covering the environment since it emphasizes using discussion groups to derive some of the answers about the various problems. The book, also, is easy to use since it has recommendations in the book how the teacher can execute each activity, and has a list of expected answers to questions you may assign as homework or classwork.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Easy to Use and Workable,
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This review is from: Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for Grades 7-12 (J-B Ed: Activities) (Paperback)
Contains lots of labs, many of which I had not seen before online or in other sources. Can be used in middle grades or high school. Every thing you need is there. Explanations for the teacher are more than sufficient. No guesswork. Is applicable to every science field - earth science, chemisty, biology, etc. A good buy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific Teacher Resource,
By Sebtown reader (Sonoma County, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for Grades 7-12 (J-B Ed: Activities) (Paperback)
This book is packed with hands on activities and includes student and teacher background information - very useful stuff! I have used it with middle school kids and other people in my district have found it useful at the high school level. Covers full range of environmental concerns including global warming and energy issues.
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Peanuts (or sunflower seeds or other items) are buried in pans of sand to simulate mineral resources. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
suggestions for student projects, food chain cards, puzzle sheets, primary sewage treatment, particulate collectors, acidic precipitation, student pages, control bottle, conservation survey, electrical use, list several ways, bauxite ore Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Background Information, United States, Teacher Preparation, Wadsworth Publishing Company, What's Happening, Class Date, Activity Summary Students, Detecting Air Pollution, Character Cards, New York, References Anonymous, Keep the Heat, Catch the Sun, Drive Less, Environmental Science, Fossil Fuel Extraction, Hidden Energy Uses, National Forests, Population-More Is Less, Multiple Abuse, Habitats-The Choice Is Yours, Department of Energy, Muir Valley, Safety Considerations None Procedure, Project Description New!
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Peanuts (or sunflower seeds or other items) are buried in pans of sand to simulate mineral resources. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
suggestions for student projects, food chain cards, puzzle sheets, primary sewage treatment, particulate collectors, acidic precipitation, student pages, control bottle, conservation survey, electrical use, list several ways, bauxite ore Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Background Information, United States, Teacher Preparation, Wadsworth Publishing Company, What's Happening, Class Date, Activity Summary Students, Detecting Air Pollution, Character Cards, New York, References Anonymous, Keep the Heat, Catch the Sun, Drive Less, Environmental Science, Fossil Fuel Extraction, Hidden Energy Uses, National Forests, Population-More Is Less, Multiple Abuse, Habitats-The Choice Is Yours, Department of Energy, Muir Valley, Safety Considerations None Procedure, Project Description New!
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