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FROM VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5, MAY 1989

MISCELLANEOUS...
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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Atmospheric Sciences Education Program. See "Atmospheric Science: It's More Than Meteorology," G.H. Krockover (Dept. Atmos. Sci., Purdue Univ., W. Lafayette IN 47907), D.R. Smith, The Sci. Teacher, 55(1), 36-39, Jan. 1988.

Purdue's program is intended to assist teachers of science in grades 5-9. Written educational materials and a series of videotapes have been developed under the title Active Atmosphere.

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NASA-CORE--Central Operation of Resources for Educators. Contact Tina Salyer, Educ. Coord., Lorain County JVS, 15181 Rt. 58 S., Oberlin OH 44074 (216-774-1051, ext. 293).

"Guide to Resources," available at no charge, presents an inventory of videotape programs, slides, filmstrips, slide programs and other materials that chronicle NASA's technology and research. Among the subjects covered are life sciences, physical and atmospheric sciences, and environmental science. Educators can preview audiovisual materials at NASA Teacher Resource Centers.

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Environmental Education Materials For Teachers and Young People (Grades K-12) (OPA 87-022), 15 pp., Aug. 1988. Order from Off. Community Relations, U.S. EPA, 401 M St. SW, Washington DC 20460 (202-382-4454).

Annotated list of educational materials on environmental issues (workbooks, lesson plans, newsletters, films, computer software, etc.) produced by various organizations, on topics such as air and water quality, hazardous waste, conservation and general environmental awareness.

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Selected Sources of Energy-Related Material for School Children and Educators. Contact National Energy Information Center, EI-231, Energy Info. Admin., Rm. 1F-048, Forrestal Bldg., 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC 20585 (202-586-8800).

An aid to educators and students in locating free or low-cost energy-related educational materials for primary and secondary school students. Sources include U.S. government agencies, private industry and professional societies. Each annotated entry includes addresses and telephone numbers.