Science Quickie Lessons  Here are some Science Quickie Lessons
from the NIE Institute.  Environment and Technology  1.  Find
articles and photos in the newspaper that illustrate aspects of
water, air and land pollution that are related to technology
that improves our lives. Determine what are the short and long-
term consequences of the pollution described and offer suggests
for preventive or corrective methods to deal with the problem.
2. Find examples of energy sources from articles in the
newspaper. Classify each as renewable, nonrenewable and or
inexhaustible. Write a brief essay describing events that can
lead to an energy crisis and give possible solutions.  3. Find
articles and columns that inform the public about new or
proposed health and safety laws then summarize the laws and
write and editorial expressing their view.  4. Find articles on
new scientific or medical breakthroughs. Discuss how these
breakthroughs are likely to affect our lives. How has science
changed the lives of people since our nat