Human Ecology: A Perspective for Biology Education.

This monograph provides a framework for biology teachers who are rethinking and redesigning their programs. The major focus is on the human ecology perspective in biology programs. The first chapter attempts to define and clarify human ecology through historical review. The second chapter provides support, based on a survey of citizens (scientists, engineers, general public, and students), for including human ecology in biology education. Policies for programs and practices are outlined in the third chapter. A conceptual framework for a human ecological perspective in biology education is included. The framework provides (in table format) a list of topics with related concepts and teaching examples. The fourth and fifth chapters are both the major portioa and the most practical components of the monograph. An exclusive revieu of curriculum materials is provided in the fourth chapter. These materials, from 16 publishers, include such programs as "The Human Sciences Program, " "Energy, Resources, and Environment, " and "Health Activities Project (HAP). " Each curriculum review includes th