Presented are the teacher and student editions for six modules designed to teach students how to investigate and evaluate science-related social issues. These modules (each of which includes an introduction, objectives, readings, and activities) focus on:

(1) environmental problem solving;

(2) preparing to investigate an environmental issue;

(3) using surveys, questionnaires, and opinionnaires in environmental investigations;

(4) interpreting data in environmental investigations;

(5) investigating an environmental issue; and

(6) environmental action strategies.

Also included (in a preface) is: information on teaching for environmental literacy (examining the components of environmental literacy fostered in the modules); a discussion of eight variables crucial to achieving environmental literacy; introductory information (including grade levels and instructional time; assumptions on prerequisite knowledge; comments on instruction, skills, and evaluation; notes on values and values clarification; and brief comments on the results obtained from several studies on the use of the modules. (JN)