Birdathons: Counting for conservation
By organizing a bird count as a class or club project, you will not only raise students' awareness of migratory bird conservation but may also be able to raise money for school environmental projects.
Posts from the ‘All ages’ Category
Apr 26
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Remystifying the city
Reawakening the sense of wonder in our own backyards
FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SUMMER 1997 ISSUE
Apr 26
The Mathematics of Trash
Multiplication and graphing exercises for upper elementary students which demonstrate the magnitude of waste produced by modern society.
Apr 26
Localism as a Guiding Framework for Schools
Placing more focus on local issues in educational programs can serve to deepen students’ understanding of global issues, and increase caring and enthusiasm for learning.
Apr 26
Growing Behavior Change
Strategies for making positive changes in students’ behaviors and attitudes towards the environment, whether students are taught on a short- or long-term basis. (For all ages)
Apr 26
Tales from the Trail
Writing about a personal outdoor adventure for an eco-tourism web site can promote both ecological awareness and language skills for students aged 14 and up.
Apr 26
Biosphere Education
Programs that encourage young people to become empathetic are an important complement to those that help make ecological connections.
Apr 26
Climate Change Education in Worcestershire Schools
Schools in Worcestershire county, England have been some of the most successful in the world in integrating climate change education into their curriculum. They used a Learning for Sustainability framework, which emphasizes a combination of outdoor learning, critical thinking, and creative responses.
Apr 26
Green Schools Programs
An overview of the green schools movement in North America and worldwide, including examples of successful green schools programs and their environmental and academic benefits. Includes recommendations for schools interested in implementing such programs.
Apr 26
Transformation is in Our Hands
A creative process for deepening teachers’ and students’ connection to nature through drawing, painting, and dialogue, called “Creative Nature Connection”. This process emphasizes the importance of observing both nature outside of ourselves and our inner feelings in creating nature artwork.
