Land, Water and Mineral Resources in Science Education (Paperback)

Land, water and mineral resources are crucial for our social, economic and cultural development on a world scale. This volume examines the value of teaching about land, water and mineral resources; the content areas which might be included; and the teaching strategies that may be appropriate. The book draws on a wealth of knowledge worldwide and has an impressive list of contributors who provide practical teaching examples. This volume is enriched with numerous wide-ranging case studies including urban planning in Bombay, water resources and the Rhine, and mining local mineral resources.