Written in textbook style format, the major topics include supplying water needs, conserving chemical resources, petroleum, understanding food, nuclear chemistry, and the chemistry of air and climate. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index. Borgford, Christie L. and Lee R. Summerlin. This is considered an excellent source of activities for laboratory chemistry. An appreciation for the role of chemistry in solving environmental and social problems is fostered through a laboratory series involving 105 investigations.
Sketches help to visualize some of the procedures.
A Sourcebook for Teachers. Summerlin, Lee R. and James L. Ealy. Excellent activities and demonstrations are given in this resource. Information is provided on what each of 100 demonstrations show, how to do them, what the reactions are and how to prepare the solutions. Special safety instructions are given as hazardous materials are used in some demonstrations.