… collection of descriptions and images that spanned the realm of possibility. Over time, the classroom wall turned into a patchwork … about rethinking food packaging?â I paused.
âFor example, what if packaging just didnât existâif the norm were to bring …
… teaching is that it provides a direct connection to âthe real world.â And the real world isnât neatly divided into subject areas. … solution for the specific problem to be solved. (For example, which method would be best for calculating the biomass, firewood, or …
… have set standards to follow, but there are always real-world applications that can make the learning more meaningful for … field, etc.). Athletic surfaces may be altered, for example portions of the cross country course may be adjusted as long as the … a wetland ecosystem.
Why are wetlands important? Give examples such as, âvital to the health of waterways and communities.â
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… to enrich learning opportunities and find solutions to real-world issues
From Restoration to Resilience by Daniel Goleman, Lisa … the new book Ecoliterate, children and teachers in California work together to restore local ecosystems and help endangered … water and sanitation issues
Download the action cards for “The Action Exchange” activity
Engaging Youth in Biomimicry
Concrete …
… and actions? I would wager that they will, and here are examples of two simple, almost archetypal games which together can be adapted … article). These cards describe some of the helps and harms real frogs might face during such travels.
The moderator (the teacher, or …
… an essential reference. It is wide ranging, readable and realistic.â – Mary Rivkin, Associate Professor of Education, University of … Projects by Marilyn C.Wyzga
Ugliest School Yard Contest by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn
A Step-by-step Planning Guide by …
… are the warmest in the world. The film jumps back and forth between the wildlife and natural beauty of the island, and the lives of … biologist Joel Heath spent seven winters in the arctic researching the declining Eider Duck population. With help from Inuit hunters and …
… to be integrated and project-based so the learning was real for students while at the same time each academic subject was addressed … version of the film, âBag Itâ6 which helped them examine their own lives in relation to waste and consumption. Students …
… in children and teens
Partnering with Ski-Hills for Active Learning by Kathy Snow and Annamarie Hatcher
Developing outdoor … skits to teach food chains to kids of all ages
Pledging for Change by Heidi Paul
High school students modify one personal action to …
… Studies by Louise Conn Fleming and Linda Webb Billman
Realistic fiction can connect students to the environment through powerful … real-life issues. This article suggests suitable fiction, for students in grades 6-8, that help to enhance units on prairies, forests, …