Habitat House Hunt
In this activity for Grades 5-8, students play real estate agents who must find suitable homes for their urban animal clients. It is a fun way for students to learn about the importance of preserving wildlife habitats.
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Apr 1
Apr 1
Reading the Landscape
The author shares teaching activities suitable for all age groups that help students become more aware of the natural world while still achieving required curriculum goals. Based on the writings of conservationist Aldo Leopold, the activities encourage students to learn the “stories of the land” through observation and inquiry.
Tank Tips: A Freshwater Aquarium in the Classroom
A freshwater aquarium in the classroom offers both aesthetic appeal and the opportunity to integrate learning across many disciplines. The article offers tips for selecting aquarium equipment and suitable freshwater tropical fish, and how to link an aquarium project to the curriculum in various subject areas
Mar 31
Environmental Education in Nepal
Perched at "the top of the world" on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, Nepal is a culturally and geographically diverse country that is threatened by rapid environmental degradation. In this issue's "Global Green Teaching" feature, Bishnu Bhatta reports on a number of student-led environmental education initiatives in both urban and rural areas.
Mar 31
A Recipe for Outdoor Classroom Management
A three-step process for preparing yourself and your students for the joys and challenges of learning outdoors.
Mar 31
Designing a Sustainable Industrial Park
This step-by-step exercise asks students to plan a “green” industrial park that generates its own energy, conserves and reuses materials, and minimizes waste. The exercise is adaptable for use with students from elementary grades through high school.
Mar 31
Leaving ‘Leave No Trace’ Behind: Towards a Holistic Land Use Ethic
The authors question the notion that it is possible to live in the natural world without leaving a trace. They suggest we adopt Conscious Impact Living, a more holistic land use ethic that supports a stronger sense of connection with the natural world by recognizing that because humans live within nature, they will always have an impact on it.
Mar 31
Ethics in Action: Adopting an Environmental Practice
This environmental ethics assignment, adaptable to all grade levels, challenges students to align their behavior with environmental ethics, and in the process learn how much easier it is to change an old habit or adopt a new one than they thought.
Mar 31
A Permaculture School Garden
Applying the principles of a design methology called permaculture to school gardens and other projects helps to reinforce the values of resourcefulness, stewardship and sustainability.
Mar 31
Growing a Just Society: Linking Trade, Human Rights and the Environment
This series of activities and games helps student understand that a healthy environment is a human right, and how global trade and consumer choices affect those rights.
