First Published in 2000. The timing of this book is auspicious in that we can look backwards at the twentieth century as the period of maximum environmental impact by humans in their history, while looking forward to a new era of potential improvement by drawing on and learning from this experience. This book's purpose, therefore, is to consider how to address education for children to become informed and concerned adults who will be able to understand critically the implications of these choices and act wisely in the wider interests of society and the planet as a whole.
Acknowledgements iv Introduction v Michael Littledyke Constructing a scientific understanding of our environment 1(12) Keith Ross Science and the environment 13(15) Michael Littledyke Environmentalism and environmental education 28(17) Michael Littledyke Faraday, bubbles and science processes 45(14) Liz Lakin Matter and life -- the cycling of materials 59(19) Keith Ross Energy and fuels 78(17) Keith Ross Stardust, take-over bids and biodiversity 95(21) Liz Lakin Farming, food and feeding the world 116(18) Liz Lakin Health and our bodies 134(26) Michael Littledyke References 160(5) Index 165
Michael Littledyke, Keith Ross, Liz Lakin
