Improving risk education in grades 6–12: A needs assessment of Michigan, Ohio, and wisconsin science teachers

Journal of Environmental Education

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 46-54

  Zint, Michaela ^a   Peyton, R Ben ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0008538870     PISSN: 00958964     EISSN: 19401892     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00958960109599137     Document Type: Article

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