Protecting Our Shared Home - Earth (Textbooks for the Reform and Research of Basic Education Curriculum in China Towards the 21st Century)

Author: Wang Ning, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book, as a research outcome of the reform in basic education, focuses on the interplay of population-resource-environment-development. Using clear and natural language along with abundant and detailed materials, it systematically elaborates on the relationship between the natural environment and human activities. It particularly introduces the generation, hazards, and control methods of pollutants in environmental elements such as the atmosphere, water bodies, and soil. The book strives to integrate the fundamental theories of environmental science into the understanding, awareness, and protection of our planet, combining scientific rigor, systematic organization, and engaging content. It is concise, accessible, and easy to understand, laying a foundation for enhancing students' environmental literacy. The appendices are uniquely designed, featuring environmental science experiments suitable for middle school students, guidance for extracurricular environmental activities, and seven sets of over 200 exam questions and answers tailored to environmental issues commonly found in high school and college entrance exams. This book is suitable as a teaching resource for elective environmental education courses in primary and secondary schools, as well as a reference for college and vocational students, environmental science professionals, and related administrators.