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P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
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Heptachlor in Hawai'i
A model class project researches a deadly pesticide.
37 minutes
Color
Grade Level: 5-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1993
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN: 1-56029-480-9
Directed by Joan Lander and Puhipau
Produced by Hawai'i Heptachlor Research & Education Foundation
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"Researching the heptachlor issue, these students not only enhanced their own learning experience, but they also provided a much needed service..." Journal of Pesticide Reform
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Heptachlor, a persistent pesticide that is toxic to humans, was banned in the United States in 1980. The Hawai'ian pineapple industry, however, received an exemption and continued to use heptachlor on their plantations.
Here is an inspiring record of a multi-ethnic group of intermediate students in Hawai'i who initiate a research project on heptachlor. The students develop a plan and form teams to investigate the various aspects of the problem. The questions they explore include why pesticides are used; how toxins affect the human body; what legal recourse individuals have; and what are the alternatives to pesticides? The approach used by the students serves as a model for classes involved with environmental research and action.
In this project, education was not only fun but also empowering; the students realized that researching and understanding a problem are the keys to shaping the future.
Study guide available
Awards:
CINE Golden Eagle
North American Association for Environmental Education Film Festival
San Francisco Environmental Film Festival
Reviews:
"Researching the heptachlor issue, these students not only enhanced their own learning experience, but they also provided a much needed service to themselves and their community." Journal of Pesticide Reform
"The strongest feature of the film is the involvement of students... very effective as a teaching tool." Dr. Frederick E. Trinklein
"Technically the production is very well done. The multiethnic students act as interested, enthusiastic interviewers...a worthwhile addition to many libraries." *****Video Rating Guide
Related Subjects:
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Environment
Health
Pacific Studies
Science
Technology & Society
Toxic Waste
Related Links:
www.lava.net/~hhref (The Hawai'i Heptachlor Research & Education Foundation's web site)
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My Father's Garden: Explores sustainable agriculture and the contrast between chemical and organic farming.
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