Nov 25
While most environmental teaching focuses on actions required to solve environmental problems, it does little to challenge the underlying attitudes and assumptions which led to these problems in the first place. Stephen K. Goobie encourages educators to tackle not only our ecological footprints, but also our ecological “thoughtprints”.
A series of activities that teach young school children about wildlife by mimicking the amazing feats of local animals
Apr 26
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.
An intermediate activity focusing on individual responsibility for saving the planet.
FROM TEACHING GREEN: THE MIDDLE YEARS
Apr 26
Independent work stations develop science skills during guided reading group instruction in the primary grades.
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Apr 6
Four activities that connect ancient legends to Ocean Literacy principles for those 11-14 years of age
Mar 31
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.
Twenty five basic activities inspired by the writings of people who have lived close to the land. These activities aim to develop a deeper sense of place by going beyond Western science to observe and interact with nature qualitatively as well as quantitatively.
Mar 27
Activities for elementary, middle, and high school students which examine products that use less energy and have fewer toxic components because they are inspired by designs in nature. Integrating the hopeful science of biomimicry into the curriculum provides opportunities for creative problem-solving exercises that challenge them to think, to ask questions and to create in a collaborative setting.
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