Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets for Grades 7-12 (J-B Ed: Activities) [Spiral-bound]

Michael L. Roa (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0876283040 | ISBN-13: 978-0876283042 | Publication Date: May 25, 1993 | Edition: Spi

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

For earth, life and physical science teachers, grades 7-12, here is an exciting collection of hands-on classroom activities to help students understand and appreciate our environmental problems, and explore ways to reduce and solve those problems.

Included are 32 detailed, interdisciplinary science lessons with complete directions for use and reproducible student activity guide and worksheets, all conveniently organized into six topical units focusing on major environmental issues:

• Unit 1: Land Use Issues— Surface mining...Why recycle?...Soil compaction... What price open space?... Multiple use or multiple Abuse?
• Unit 2: Wildlife Issues— Habitats... The choice is yours... Microhabitats... Endangered species-What's Happening?...Endangered Species II-Who Cares?
• Unit 3: Water Issues— Oil spill!... Water treatment... "Water" We going to do?
• Unit 4: Atmospheric Issues— Detecting air pollution... Acidic precipitation... Global Warming
• Unit 5: Energy Issues— Food chains... Hidden energy uses... "Watts" the cost?... Conserve a watt... Keep the heat!... Catch the Sun!... Fossil fuel extraction... The nuclear power puzzle... Biogas... Energy Alternatives
• Unit 6: Human Issues— Population— more is less...Food? What Food?... We "Auto" drive less...Toxics in the home... Wants and needs... What's Happening...Do it!

For easy use, every lesson is completely planned, including a brief summary, suggestions for introduction, list of materials required, teacher preparation and safety considerations, step-by-step teaching directions, questions for discussion, and extensions for further study.

Each lesson also provides reproducible student activity guides, data tables, worksheets, and background information sheets ready to photocopy as many times as you need them for individual or group use.

Moreover, four special appendices at the end of the Kit present the names and addresses of governmental agencies and selected organizations concerned with environmental issues plus practical letter-writing suggestions on "How to write for information" and "How to write a letter to a governmental office."

About the Author

Michael Roa has been a teacher since 1969. He has taught grades 4 to 12, as well as workshops for preservice and inservice teachers. He received his B.A., M.A., and Secondary Teaching Credential from San Jose State University in San Jose, California. He earned his Elementary Teaching Credential at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California.
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).

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 332 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; Spi edition (May 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876283040
• ISBN-13: 978-0876283042
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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, January 17, 1999

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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) (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use and Workable, January 18, 2004

By A Customer

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, April 21, 2007

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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.