My World Indoors
Subtitle: My Health My World
By: Barbara Tharp, Judith Dresden and James Denk
Contributors: Dresden, Judith, author; Denk, James, author; Moreno, Nancy, author; Baylor Coll. of Medicine, Houston, TX
Publisher: Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse
Published: 2000
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9781888997118; 9781888997293
Subjects: Air Pollution; Biological Sciences; Curriculum Guides; Ecology; Elementary Education; Elementary School Science; Environmental Education; Environmental Influences; Physical Sciences; Science Education
Description: This curriculum guide for students in grades K-4 is part of the My Health My World series which explores environmental health issues. Focusing on indoor environmental health, it includes (1) an activities guide for teachers which focuses on physical science, life science, and the environment and health, presenting activity based lessons that entice students to discover concepts in science, mathematics, and health through hands-on activities; (2) a colorful illustrated storybook entitled, "Mr. Slaptail's Secret," which teaches science and health concepts; (3) a reading activities booklet entitled, "The Reading Link," which presents reading activities to use with "Mr. Slaptail's Secret"; and (4) "Explorations for Children and Adults," a mini-magazine full of information, activities, and fun things to do in class or at home related to indoor air, tips for healthy living, breathing, and making a difference. (SM).
Notes: Availability: Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden, Suite 54, Houston, TX 77030. Tel: 800-798-8244; Fax: 713-798-8201.

Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH), Washington, DC.

Contract Number: R25-ES06932.

ERIC Note: Illustrated by T. Lewis.

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