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Author:     shond
Text:       What types of environmental issues do you think should be covered 
in a biology class? When should they be covered?

Response #: 1 o f
Author:     Don Libby
Text:       Just off the top of my head, I would say any discussion of human 
health should include a message about environmental threats such as hazardous 
waste, and the negative health consequences of overexposure to toxins. If you 
are teaching zoology or botany, a lecture or two on ecology (food chain, 
nutrient cycles, etc.) would be in order. I am not a teacher and I do not know 
what level of student you are approaching, but the American Educational 
Association may be able to help you find resources for environmental 
education. Also, try out the question on your fellow teachers (assuming you 
are one) in the "teacher talk" menu on the Newton system.