A Q.U.E.S.T. for Earthworms
Using excitement, observations, and inquiries to drive student-led outdoor science investigations
Posts tagged ‘conservation’
Nov 8
Green Teacher 117 — Fall 2018
Many of us have experienced those mindful moments in nature that take us beyond the tangible realm of what we are detecting with our senses “right now” and connect us to intangible notions of wonder that force us to pause and consider just how astounding, or even improbable, the present experience truly is. Little sends me to that special place more than observing migratory birds that have recently landed for a fleeting stop to recharge before the next leg of their transcontinental journey.
It is fitting, then — albeit coincidental — that we feature a bird migration-themed cover story on the first issue of Green Teacher for which I will serve as the new editor.
Conservation through Creative Writing
Exploring conservation through writing and literature may help teachers reach more students
Jan 20
Conservation Animation
Creating animated videos with high school students to encourage local conservation
Kids Care About Caves!
Enriching high school students’ conservation attitudes through community partnerships
An Outdoor Play and Learn Area
This unique elementary school playground helps kids learn about science and the environment while having fun and keeping active. By Amanda Gebicki and Alison Reilly.
An excerpt from Green Teacher's Summer 2013 issue.
Apr 26
An Inquiry Lesson in Resource Conservation
An interactive learning activity for grades K-4 and adaptable for higher grades, which helps students grasp the interrelated concepts of resources, depletion of nonrenewable resources, and resource conservation.
Apr 6
Analyzing Wildlife Habitat with Google Earth
Three classroom lessons for Grades 5-6 that use this free and readily available remote-sensing software can help students learn to recognize the characteristics of good wildlife habitat, monitor changes in land use over time and develop a big-picture understanding of the need for effective conservation strategies.
Apr 6
Environmental Justice in the Azores
A case for incorporating the perspectives of all ocean stakeholders—from biologists to fishers—in marine conservation efforts, using democratic participation of fishers in the Azores as an example
Endangered Animals and Science Literacy
Fostering concern for endangered species among students aged 8-14 with a series of lessons that connect language arts and science.
