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             AUTHOR           Dashefsky, H. Steven
              TITLE           Environmental Science: High-School Science Fair
                              Experiments.
              REPORT NO       ISBN-0-8306-4586-1
              PUB DATE        94
              NOTE            193p.
              AVAILABLE FROM  TAB Books, Division of McGraw-Hill, Blue Ridge
                              Summit, PA 17294-0850 (paperback: ISBN-0-8306-4586-1,
                              $12.95; clothbound: ISBN-0-8306-4587-X, $21.95).
              PUB TYPE        Guides   Classroom Use   Teaching Guides (For
                              Teacher) (052)
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              DESCRIPTORS     *Environmental Education; High Schools; Science
                              Activities; *Science Experiments; *Science Fairs;
                              *Science Projects
              ABSTRACT
                              This book contains 23 suggestions for experiments
              involving environmental science that can be used to create a science
              fair project. Aimed at grades 10-12, a wide range of environmental
              topics is covered. These topics include soil ecosystems, aquatic
              ecosystems, applied ecology, global warming and the greenhouse
              effect, deforestation and desertification, indoor plumbing, problems
              with fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources. Each experiment
              includes an overview of the topic, in-depth background material,
              step-by-step procedures and alternative methods, procedures for
              analyzing data, helpful illustrations, suggestions for going further,
              and bibliograph;: references. The book als- includes tips on
              designing science fair projects and information on using materials
              for each one. (AIM)
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     Disclaimer
     Adult supervision is required when working on these projects. No re-
     sponsibility is implied or taken for anyone who sustains injuries as a
     result of using the materials or ideas, or performing the procedures
     put forth in this book. Use proper equipment (gloves, forceps, safety
     glasses, etc.) and take other safety precautions such as tying up loose
     hair and clothing and washing your hands when the work is done.
     Use extra care with chemicals, dry ice, boiling water, or any heating
     elements. Hazardous chemicals and live cultures (organisms) must be
     handled and disposed of according to appropriate directions set forth
     by your (adult advisor). Follow your science fair's rules and regula-
     tions and/or the standard scientific practices and procedures set forth
     by your school or other governing body.
       Additional safety precautions and warnings are mentioned through-
     out the text. If you use common sense and make safety a first consider-
     ation, you will create a safe, fun, educational, and rewarding project.