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Posts from the ‘Elementary (ages 5-12)’ Category
Mar 31
Mar 31
Moving Toward Sustainability? The Face of Environmental Education in Singapore
The challenges of educating for sustainability in one of the world’s most highly urbanized settings.
Mar 30
Field Backpacks: Keeping Track of the Tools of the Trade
Step-by-step instructions on how to construct and use homemade field backpacks for children 5 - 12.
Mar 30
Greening the Elementary Education Curriculum One Course at a Time
Tips for incorporating environmental education into elementary teachers college courses.
Mar 30
Creating Earth Adventures: Self-Guided Programs to Connect Children with Nature
Creating self-guided outdoor learning experiences that help 5-12 year old children appreciate a specific natural area and understand its connections with a larger context.
Mar 30
The Hawk in the Nest
A circle game similar to “The Farmer in the Dell”, which teaches children up to age eight about food chains within a given habitat. Builds students’ understanding of how energy is transferred through various creatures within a community.
Mar 30
From Seals to Snails: Understanding Eelgrass
Provides background information and activities for grades 5-8 on the protective role of the marine plant eelgrass, the complexities involved in cleaning up polluted watersheds, the effects of environmental stressors on eelgrass function, and the impact of declining eelgrass populations on fish.
Apr 1
Food for Thought: Practicing Conservation at the Table
These activities help raise awareness about the environmental impacts of the global food system, and teach students about food waste and the importance of food conservation. The activities are appropriate for students of many ages, and can be adapted to most settings and program formats.
