O presente trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver o espírito de sensibilidade e percepção ambiental e proporcionar a aquisição de conhecimentos e habilidades científicas aos alunos do ensino fundamental da E.E. Monteiro Lobato, na cidade de Taubaté, Estado de São Paulo. Tendo como objeto de pesquisa: análise e reflexão da micro-bacia do rio das Antas. Os métodos utilizados para esta pesquisa foram: 1) Levantamento dos conhecimentos prévios dos alunos sobre os problemas ambientais em evidência, desenvolvendo um olhar crítico diante do reconhecimento da realidade local; 2) análise dos aspectos do meio ambiente, bem como de suas características e diagnóstico por meio de visitas in loco, com trilha intepretativa e atividades de redescoberta; 3) debate e contrução das representações da microbacia por meio de desenhos, mapas e maquetes. A construção da maquete, como produto final do projeto desenvolvido pelos alunos, teve a finalidade de conceituar temas previamente trabalhados e gerar diagnóstico sobre a atuação humana no espaço, proporcionando experiência significativa no campo sócio-científico em que o aluno constrói o conhecimento. / The present work has the objective to develop the spirit of feeling and environmental of the E. E. Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté city, State of São Paulo having as aim of research, basic education students, a survey, analyses and reflection about micro basin of Antas river. The used methods to this survey have been: 1) Survey of the previous perception and also to provide the scientific acquisition of knowledge and abilities to the Knowledge of the students about the environmental problems in question, with development of a critical vision facing of the recognition of the real local; 2) analysis of the aspects of the environment, as well as its characteristics, and the diagnostic through the visits in locus, with information files and activities of rediscover, and the previous knowledge. 3) Debate and construction of the micro basin by draws, maps and mokups, as a final result of the project developed by the students, scientific social field, in wich the students make up the knowledge.

As Cartas de Sensibilidade Ambiental para Derramamentos de óleo (Cartas SAO) constituem um componente essencial e fonte de informação primária para o planejamento de contingência, balizamento das ações de resposta e avaliação de danos em casos de derramamento de óleo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo geral, elaborar um mapa de sensibilidade ambiental a vazamentos de óleo para os ambientes insulares do município de Ubatuba, Litoral Norte do Estado de São Paulo; os objetivos específicos visaram realizar a caracterização e o diagnóstico ambiental da região. A metodologia adotada para o presente trabalho está baseada na proposta elaborada pelo Ministério do Meio Ambiente nas Especificações e Normas Técnicas para Elaboração das Cartas de Sensibilidade Ambiental a Derramamentos de Óleo (Cartas SAO), e seus Anexos (MMA, 2004). Contemplou uma etapa prévia de levantamento de dados, uma etapa de trabalho de campo, realizada no verão e no inverno de 2007, a elaboração da base cartográfica georreferenciada e por fim a migração dos dados obtidos em campo para a base gerada e para o banco de dados. Como resultado obteve-se a caracterização das 34 unidades insulares do município de Ubatuba (16 ilhas, 7 ilhotes e 11 lajes) nos seguintes aspectos: físico (clima, geologia, geomorfologia e oceanografia); ambiental (fauna e flora presentes e os ecossistemas costeiros) e socioeconômico (atividades antrópicas, usos do ambiente, estruturas e os impactos gerados), e ainda, a determinação da sensibilidade ambiental dos ecossistemas insulares presentes. Foram identificadas 11 praias, localizadas em 6 ilhas, com características geomorfológicas e topográficas distintas. As praias foram classificadas com índice de sensibilidade 4, pelo fato de estarem abrigadas das ações das ondas e correntes. A maior parte dos ambientes mapeados (44,8%) foi classificada com índice de sensibilidade 8, indicando o alto grau de sensibilidade das regiões insulares. Os impactos gerados por derrame de óleo em ambientes costeiros podem ser significativamente minimizados durante as ações emergenciais, quando há um conhecimento prévio dos ecossistemas que integram a área atingida e especialmente se o ambiente está mapeado e com suas características registradas e disponíveis em bancos de dados. O mapeamento de sensibilidade ambiental é um importante instrumento de gestão e manejo, principalmente em se tratando de áreas sensíveis e carentes de instrumentos de gestão, como os ambientes insulares da região de Ubatuba. / The Environmental Sensitivity Maps for Oil Spills (SAO Charts) constitute an essential component and source of basic information for emergency planning, response decision support and damage evaluation in case of oil spills. This study had as a goal the elaboration of a sensitivity map for oil spills at Ubatuba islands, north coast of the State of São Paulo; the specific objectives were the characterization and the environmental diagnosis of the study area. The adopted methodology is based on the method proposed by the Brazilian Federal Ministry of Environment defined as Technical Specifications for the creation of Environmental Sensitivity Maps for oil spills (SAO charts) and its Appendices (MMA, 2004). The study had a previous information compilation followed by the field work carried out in summer and winter of 2007; the elaboration of the cartographic base (geographic data) and finally the migration of the data to a GIS (Geographic Information System). As a result it was registered and mapped the physical (geology, geomorphology, oceanography, climatology), biological (fauna, flora, coastal environments) and socioeconomic (anthropic influence, human use, artificial structures and impacts) aspects of Ubatuba coastal islands. The oil spill impacts on coastal environments can be significantly minimized during the contingency actions, if it is available a GIS structure, showing a previous knowledge of the ecosystems that compose the islands environment, with easy-to-use maps and databanks. The environmental sensitivity mapping is an important instrument of management, especially when dealing with sensible and poorly studied areas like the islands of Ubatuba.

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In this era where global sustainability is challenged, environmental education plays a vital role in building environmental awareness. Other roles of environmental education include the promotion of responsible citizenship and the fostering of environmental advocacy in children. As a way to strengthen these goals of environmental education, this thesis explores the dynamic uses of music to compound on the fields impact. I argue that the benefits of music outlined suggest music’s power to heighten environmental sensitivity from a young age. I use narratives from the environmental education, music, education, and psychology discourses to demonstrate the theoretical advantages of music in conjunction with environmental education. I also conduct my own research with Pitzer’s Leadership in Environmental Education Partnership, to put the theories into action. As a result, I find music to be an antecedent to the development of environmental sensitivity; music is not only instrumental in promoting environmental citizenship, but can be a way to achieve an environmental revolution by inspiring communities to mobilize for change.

As Unidades de Conservação, por serem áreas preservadas, de grande beleza cênica eatratividade, constituem o destino preferido para a prática de caminhadas em trilhas interpretativas da natureza. O afluxo de visitantes, porém, pode causar danos irreversíveis aos recursos físicos e bióticos de alta sensibilidade. O objetivo principal deste estudo foi adaptar a metodologia de mapeamento do Índice de Sensibilidade Ambiental (ISA) para auxiliar no monitoramento do uso de trilhas em Unidades de Conservação. A trilha escolhida para aplicação da metodologia é a da Pirapitinga, localizada no Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar Núcleo Santa Virgínia, entre as coordenadas geográficas 2324 a 2317 S e 4503W, na região de São Luiz do Paraitinga e Natividade da Serra, Estado de São Paulo. Tendo como base a metodologia utilizada no mapeamento costeiro e fluvial da sensibilidade ambiental ao derramamento de óleo, a pesquisa buscou, por meio de técnicas de sensoriamento remoto e geoprocessamento, realizar a caracterização e o diagnóstico ambiental da trilha estudada, identificar os pontos de menor e maior sensibilidade e representar o resultado por meio de cartografia temática. Como resultados foram gerados um Banco de Dados, que contém informações detalhadas dos aspectos ambientais da área de estudo, e mapas de fácil leitura e interpretação, que fornecem subsídios para o planejamento de ações de manejo mais adequadas ao ambiente. O trabalho de campo associado à praticidade e agilidade das geotecnologias e dos Bancos de Dados resultou uma ferramenta útil de apoio ao monitoramento de trilhas. Além disto, as questões analisadas neste estudo apontam caminhos teóricos e metodológicos para o planejamento e o monitoramento da visitação em Unidades de Conservação. / attractiveness, therefore, preferred destination for nature interpretative walking trails. Visitor flows, however, can cause irreversible damages to highly sensible physical and biological resources. The main goal of this study was to adapt a mapping methodology for an Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) to help monitoring trail use in Conservation Units. The selected methodology application trail is named Pirapitinga, and is located in the Serra do Mar State Park Santa Virgínia Nucleus, with geographic coordinates 2324 to 2317 S and 4503W, in portions of the municipalities São Luiz do Paraitinga and Natividade da Serra, State of São Paulo. Usually applied to coastal and fluvial environmental sensitivity mapping to oil spills, this research sought, through remote sensing and GIS techniques, to characterize and develop an environmental diagnostic of the studied trail, identify points of lower and higher sensitivity, and represent the results through thematic cartography. A Database was created to store the detailed information on environmental resources of the study area and generate ease-to-read and interpret maps that could provide support to better planning and managing activities in the park. The association of field data, Database information, and GIS practical and swift attributes has resulted in a useful tool to support trail monitoring. Furthermore, the issues that were raised in this study pointed out theoretical and methodological approaches for improving planning and monitoring activities associated with visitor flows in Conservation Units.

O presente estudo teve por objetivo estudar os efeitos da interação genótipo x ambiente sobre as características peso à desmama, peso ao sobreano e ganho de peso da desmama ao sobreano em bovinos da raça Nelore. Foram analisados 58.032 registros de peso à desmama ajustados para 205 dias (PD), 46.032 registros de peso ao sobreano ajustados para 550 dias (PS) e 45.844 registros de ganho de peso da desmama ao sobreano ajustados para 345 dias (GP), originários de três rebanhos distintos. Os dados foram submetidos a dois métodos de análises: no primeiro, processaram-se análises unicaracterísticas para os rebanhos individuais e para o conjunto formado pelos três rebanhos, e análises tri-características para os dados de cada rebanho, em que as mesmas características foram consideradas como variáveis distintas. Foi utilizado o programa GIBBS2F90, sob abordagem bayesiana. As estimativas dadas pelas médias dos coeficientes de herdabilidade para PD, PS e GP variaram de 0,09 a 0,24, 0,24 a 0,44 e 0,09 a 0,31, respectivamente. Nesta mesma ordem, as correlações genéticas das mesmas características nos diferentes ambientes variaram de 0,88 a 0,93, 0,85 a 0,98 e 0,75 a 0,97. As correlações entre as DEPs dos touros nos ambientes variaram de 0,97 a 0,99, 0,69 a 0,95 e 0,77 a 0,98 para PD, PS e GP, respectivamente. No segundo método, utilizou-se um modelo de regressão aleatória para descrever alterações nos valores genéticos dos animais em função do gradiente ambiental, formado pelos grupos contemporâneos. As análises foram feitas pelo programa INTERGEN, também sob enfoque bayesiano. As estimativas dos coeficientes de herdabilidade para PD, PS e GP variaram de 0,06 a 0,44, 0,19 a 0,63 e 0,20 a 0,40, respectivamente. As correlações genéticas entre intercepto e inclinação das normas de reação foram de 0,75, para PD, 0,76 para PS e 0,34 para GP. As correlações entre os valores genéticos dos touros nos ambientes variaram de -0,38 a 0,99, 0,79 a 1,00 e 0,68 a 0,99 para PD, PS e GP, respectivamente. Os resultados de ambos os métodos apontaram efeito da interação genótipo x ambiente sobre as características nos rebanhos incluídos neste estudo, especialmente sobre a classificação dos touros. / The objective of the present study was to evaluate the genotype by environment interaction effect on weaning weight, post-weaning weight and post-weaning weight gain in Nellore cattle. It were analyzed 58,032 records of weaning weight adjusted for 205 days (PD), 46,032 records of post-weaning weight adjusted for 550 days (PS) and 45,844 records of post-weaning weight gain adjusted for 345 days (GP), originated from three distinct herds. Those data were analyzed applying two different methods: in the first proceeding, the data set of the three herds separately and the data set composed by all herds in one was submitted to single-trait analysis, while a three-trait analysis considered the same trait as a distinct variables in different herds. The variance components were estimated by GIBBS2F90, under bayesian inference. The estimates given by the means of heritability coefficients for PD, PS and GP ranged from 0.09 to 0.24, 0.24 to 0.44 and 0.09 to 0.31, respectively. In the same sequence, the genetic correlation among the same traits in different environments varied from 0.88 to 0.93, 0.85 to 0.98 and 0.75 to 0.97. The correlation between sire\'s EPDs in the environments ranged from 0.97 to 0.99, 0.69 a 0.95 and 0.77 to 0.98 for PD, PS and GP, respectively. In the second method, a random regression model was performed in order to describe changes in breeding values as a function of the gradient environment, arranged by contemporary groups. The analyses were performed by INTERGEN, also under bayesian inference. The estimates of heritability coefficients for PD, PS and GP ranged 0.06 to 0.44, 0.19 to 0.63 and 0.20 to 0.40, respectively. The genetic correlation between level and slope of reaction norms were 0.75 for PD, 0.76 for PS and 0.34 for GP. The correlation between sire\'s breeding values in the environments ranged from - 0.38 to 0.99, 0.79 to 1.00 and 0.68 to 0.99 for PD, PS and GP, respectively. The results of both methods shown effect of genotype by environment interaction over the traits in herds included in this study, especially over the ranking of sires.

O presente estudo teve por objetivo estudar os efeitos da interação genótipo x ambiente sobre as características peso à desmama, peso ao sobreano e ganho de peso da desmama ao sobreano em bovinos da raça Nelore. Foram analisados 58.032 registros de peso à desmama ajustados para 205 dias (PD), 46.032 registros de peso ao sobreano ajustados para 550 dias (PS) e 45.844 registros de ganho de peso da desmama ao sobreano ajustados para 345 dias (GP), originários de três rebanhos distintos. Os dados foram submetidos a dois métodos de análises: no primeiro, processaram-se análises unicaracterísticas para os rebanhos individuais e para o conjunto formado pelos três rebanhos, e análises tri-características para os dados de cada rebanho, em que as mesmas características foram consideradas como variáveis distintas. Foi utilizado o programa GIBBS2F90, sob abordagem bayesiana. As estimativas dadas pelas médias dos coeficientes de herdabilidade para PD, PS e GP variaram de 0,09 a 0,24, 0,24 a 0,44 e 0,09 a 0,31, respectivamente. Nesta mesma ordem, as correlações genéticas das mesmas características nos diferentes ambientes variaram de 0,88 a 0,93, 0,85 a 0,98 e 0,75 a 0,97. As correlações entre as DEPs dos touros nos ambientes variaram de 0,97 a 0,99, 0,69 a 0,95 e 0,77 a 0,98 para PD, PS e GP, respectivamente. No segundo método, utilizou-se um modelo de regressão aleatória para descrever alterações nos valores genéticos dos animais em função do gradiente ambiental, formado pelos grupos contemporâneos. As análises foram feitas pelo programa INTERGEN, também sob enfoque bayesiano. As estimativas dos coeficientes de herdabilidade para PD, PS e GP variaram de 0,06 a 0,44, 0,19 a 0,63 e 0,20 a 0,40, respectivamente. As correlações genéticas entre intercepto e inclinação das normas de reação foram de 0,75, para PD, 0,76 para PS e 0,34 para GP. As correlações entre os valores genéticos dos touros nos ambientes variaram de -0,38 a 0,99, 0,79 a 1,00 e 0,68 a 0,99 para PD, PS e GP, respectivamente. Os resultados de ambos os métodos apontaram efeito da interação genótipo x ambiente sobre as características nos rebanhos incluídos neste estudo, especialmente sobre a classificação dos touros. / The objective of the present study was to evaluate the genotype by environment interaction effect on weaning weight, post-weaning weight and post-weaning weight gain in Nellore cattle. It were analyzed 58,032 records of weaning weight adjusted for 205 days (PD), 46,032 records of post-weaning weight adjusted for 550 days (PS) and 45,844 records of post-weaning weight gain adjusted for 345 days (GP), originated from three distinct herds. Those data were analyzed applying two different methods: in the first proceeding, the data set of the three herds separately and the data set composed by all herds in one was submitted to single-trait analysis, while a three-trait analysis considered the same trait as a distinct variables in different herds. The variance components were estimated by GIBBS2F90, under bayesian inference. The estimates given by the means of heritability coefficients for PD, PS and GP ranged from 0.09 to 0.24, 0.24 to 0.44 and 0.09 to 0.31, respectively. In the same sequence, the genetic correlation among the same traits in different environments varied from 0.88 to 0.93, 0.85 to 0.98 and 0.75 to 0.97. The correlation between sire\'s EPDs in the environments ranged from 0.97 to 0.99, 0.69 a 0.95 and 0.77 to 0.98 for PD, PS and GP, respectively. In the second method, a random regression model was performed in order to describe changes in breeding values as a function of the gradient environment, arranged by contemporary groups. The analyses were performed by INTERGEN, also under bayesian inference. The estimates of heritability coefficients for PD, PS and GP ranged 0.06 to 0.44, 0.19 to 0.63 and 0.20 to 0.40, respectively. The genetic correlation between level and slope of reaction norms were 0.75 for PD, 0.76 for PS and 0.34 for GP. The correlation between sire\'s breeding values in the environments ranged from - 0.38 to 0.99, 0.79 to 1.00 and 0.68 to 0.99 for PD, PS and GP, respectively. The results of both methods shown effect of genotype by environment interaction over the traits in herds included in this study, especially over the ranking of sires.

Several researchers have noted that the knowledge and awareness of children with regard to environmental concepts and issues are at a low level. The major aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and understanding of primary school children about selected environmental concepts and issues such as conservation, recycling, pollution and environmental protection. This study also aimed at understanding how the children’s conceptions are developed and how the knowledge of these critical concepts shape their environmental awareness and practices outside the classroom. This information will assist those who have responsibilities for Environmental Education within schools and for those who develop support programmes for the protection, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the environment. The study was conducted at three primary schools and four children were selected from each school. This study involved the use of semi-structured interviews to ascertain details of children’s knowledge and conceptions about environmental issues. The study has established that the majority of children that took part in this study understand the environment only from a physical and biophysical perspective. This is characterised by a limited conception of the environment where the environment is thought to be a place, a place with living things and a place with living things and people. The research findings in the study also indicated that the majority of children that took part in investigation utilized by this study recognised basic facts concerning environmental problems; however most of them could not apply their knowledge to comprehend the consequences or suggest potential solutions to the environmental problems. This study will help towards the establishment of a sound basis for Environmental education in schools. / Dissertation (MEd (Environmental Education))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Curriculum Studies / unrestricted

Cette recherche s’intéresse à la valeur d’usage du toit vert dans l’arrondissement du Plateau Mont-Royal, de la Ville de Montréal. Spécifiquement, elle s’intéresse à l’état problématique qu’est l’étalement urbain en tentant l’estimation de la valeur d’usage du toit vert, de la cour arrière et du balcon-terrasse soutenue par le dispositif argumentaire immobilier propre à chacun des aménagements. L’étalement urbain est la source de graves problèmes et la résorption de ses effets néfastes est devenue une priorité dans l’aménagement du territoire. L’une des principales raisons sousjacentes à l’exode urbain est la valeur d’usage accordée à la parcelle extérieure qu’offre l’habitat unifamilial pavillonnaire. Dans cette situation, la question est de savoir si l’insertion d’espaces verts privés en milieu urbain peut participer à la résorption de l’exode urbain. Or, dans l’agglomération, le sol manque. Le toit vert privé apparaît comme une alternative astucieuse, bien que limitée, au terrain entourant la maison. Reste à savoir si les gens le valorisent tel un espace vert privé d’extrême proximité, à même le sol. À la lueur de l’analyse, il advient que le toit vert ne présente pas de valeur d’usage comparable à celle de la cour arrière dans le contexte observé, précisément parce que leurs publics cibles s’opposent d’emblée. En revanche, le balcon-terrasse et le toit vert semblent être, en fonction des données construites, des aménagements à valeur d’usage comparable. / This research focuses on the use-value of green roofs in Plateau Mont-Royal, a borough in the city of Montreal. It focuses on the problematic state of urban sprawl by trying to estimate the use-value of the green roof, backyard and terrace, supported by the real estate argumentation of each facilities. Urban sprawl is the source of serious problems and the absorption of its harmful effects has become a priority in urban planning. One of the main reasons underlying the prevalent urban exodus is the value given to the use of exterior land offered by the single-family suburban habitat. In this situation, the main interest is to know if the inclusion of private open spaces in urban areas can participate in the resumption of the urban exodus. Because lack of soil in the city is an obstacle, the private green roof appears as a smart, although limited, alternative for the land surrounding a house. But this option is only relevant if people value these alternative private open spaces as they value the ground spaces. After analysis, it happens that the green roof has no use-value comparable to the backyard in the observed context, particularly because their respective public opposes outright. On the other hand, based on construction data, the terrace and green roof seem to have a comparable use-value.

Hedi HAMMAMI (2009). Genotype by Environment Interaction for Production Traits of Holsteins Using Two Countries as Model: Luxembourg and Tunisia (Doctoral thesis). Gembloux, Belgium, Gembloux Agricultural University, 170 p., 30 tabl., 16 fig. Summary. Under globalization, breeding organizations are selecting animals and exchanging germplasm across various environments. Ignoring genotype by environment interaction (G x E) may affect the efficiency of breeding strategies and limit outcomes from cooperation between breeding programs. Quantifying the effectiveness of indirect selection and effects of G x E for different breeds is therefore necessary. The objective of this thesis was to evaluate the magnitude of G x E for milk yield using Luxembourg and Tunisian Holstein populations. In fact, these two countries rely considerably on importation of superior genes from diverse origins for their breeding programs. This study needed records on both the genotype and the environment. In the first part of this thesis, genetic ties between the two populations were studied. Additive relationships and genetic similarity were important and genetic links have been strengthened with time which allowed the analysis of the phenotypic expression of daughters of common sires under each of these tow production environments. In the second part, genetic parameters for production traits of Tunisian Holsteins were estimated by a test-day random regression model (RRTD). Heritability estimates for 305-d milk, fat and protein yields were low to moderate (0.12 to 0.18) suspecting difficulties of high-producing cows to express their potential under limiting production conditions. In the third part, G x E for milk yield and persistency were investigated using character state models, where milk yield in each country was considered as a separate trait, and where the country border delimitation was designed as an environmental character state. A RRTD sire model was applied and was extended to a RRTD animal model. Significant G x E was detected for milk yield and persistency by both models. Large differences in genetic and permanent environmental variances between the two countries were observed. Genetic correlations for 305-d milk yield and persistency between Luxembourg and Tunisian Holsteins were 0.50 and 0.43 (sire model) and 0.60 and 0.36 (animal model). Moreover, low rank correlations obtained between estimated breeding values of common sires translate a significant re-ranking between the two environments. At the end of this thesis, a herd management (HM) parameter reflecting feeding and management intensity was defined. Three HM levels were identified in each country and G x E was investigated within- and across-environments. Significant G x E was detected between the Tunisian HM levels, whereas, only heterogeneous genetic variance for milk yield with limited re-ranking of sires across the three Luxembourg environments was observed. Overall, this thesis shows that under constraining environmental effects, selection for adaptive traits among economically valuable traits under their specific conditions is needed for low-input systems. When satisfactory feeding resources, management and husbandry practices are available, high degree environmental sensitivity is desired and the use of a high yielding breed may be encouraged.