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2. The other side of Eden: the Eden Project delivers an important message about plant ecology and biodiversity. What are the aims, achievements, problems and future of this initiative?

Author

Bastin, John

Subjects
Biological diversity -- Study and teaching, Biosphere -- Study and teaching, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Plant growing media -- Study and teaching, Plants -- Diseases and pests, Botany -- Environmental aspects
Abstract

The dream to convert the disused Bodelva china clay pit near St Austell, Cornwall into a spectacular botanical showpiece has become a reality. The Eden Project sets out to provide […]

Published
2003

3. Marine microcosm: using an aquarium to teach undergraduate analytical chemistry

Author

Hughes, Kenneth D.

Subjects
Chemistry, Analytic -- Study and teaching, Aquariums -- Usage, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Chemistry
Abstract

Students' unenthusiastic response to traditional wet chemistry curricula may be remedied by using a saltwater aquarium to serve as a laboratory-scale ecosystem. The aquarium provides a realistic sample for laboratory analyses of chemical and biological systems. Moreover, the aquarium allows for the integration of basic wet chemical and instrumental methods into the laboratory curriculum.

Published
1993

4. Remote sensing and geographic information systems: their use in Mongolia

Author

Ganzorig, M.

Subjects
Mongolia -- Environmental policy, Biotic communities -- Protection and preservation, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Geography, Center for QeoInformatics and Remote Sensing -- Reports
Abstract

The Center for QeoInformatics and Remote Sensing is providing Mongolia with information essential to good planning. Dr. Ganzorig and his students combine field studies with satellite data, for ecological insight [...]

Published
2002

5. Ecosystem education

Author

Schmidt, Karen J.

Subjects
Environmental education -- Evaluation, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching
Published
1993

6. Rescuing the river of grass

Author

Butterworth, W.E., IV

Subjects
Boy Scouts, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Everglades -- Environmental aspects
Abstract

Bloodthirsty mosquitoes swarmed over the Scouts hiking through dense subtropical forest last October. While most of the boys swatted the biting pests, turning them into tiny Plasma splats, Richard Gower […]

Published
1996

7. Three teachers, three ways

Subjects
Teachers -- Methods, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Science -- Study and teaching, Computers -- Usage, Sound -- Study and teaching, Education
Published
1987

8. DNA revisited

Author

Grant, Mike

Subjects
Biosphere -- Study and teaching, Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Pests -- Control, Plants -- Research, Sustainable agriculture -- Research
Abstract

KEY points * The Eden Project has created domes representing the ecosystems of the humid tropics and warm-temperate regions. * Important plants from cool-temperate regions are displayed in outside landscaping. […]

Published
2003

9. Creating a Classroom Kelp Forest

Author

Asher, Rikki

Subjects
Biotic communities -- Study and teaching, Kelp bed ecology -- Study and teaching, Art -- Study and teaching, Arts, visual and performing, Education, Study and teaching
Abstract

Ninth graders at Urban Peace Academy High School, an alternative school in East Harlem, New York, transformed a classroom into a model of an ocean ecosystem. The project was part [...]

Published
1999

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