Environmental Project Learning
In this integrated “nature immersion” program, students meet all curriculum outcomes through environmental projects that restore school ground habitats and local ecosystems. From "Teaching Green: The Elementary Years."
Posts tagged ‘language arts’
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Apr 30
Waiting For Rain or Seeding the Clouds?
Lesson planning using poetry and creative writing to teach essay writing principles, and scientific ecological knowledge.
Apr 6
Poetry Power: Using Poems in Environmental Education
Writing poems about environmental themes immerses students in a creative process that engages both our intellect and our emotions, thus strengthening learning and deepening commitment to learn. This article provides guidelines for students writing environmental poems, including where to find example poems for inspiration (examples are provided), and tips for publishing students’ poems.
Endangered Animals and Science Literacy
Fostering concern for endangered species among students aged 8-14 with a series of lessons that connect language arts and science.
Mar 31
Social Justice and Language Arts
Whether the genre is poetry, fiction or expository writing, the language arts curriculum offers unlimited opportunities for teachers and students to make connections with current social and global issues.
