Green Conversations in the Elementary Classroom
Blending sustainability education with UN’s SDGs to promote high-level discourse
Posts tagged ‘elementary’
Mar 29
Let Peter Rabbit Play in the Garden
Using Beatrix Potter to integrate ecological literacy into elementary classrooms
Environmental Project Learning
In this integrated “nature immersion” program, students meet all curriculum outcomes through environmental projects that restore school ground habitats and local ecosystems. From "Teaching Green: The Elementary Years."
When Nature Speaks
Using role-play and dramatic activities to encourage feelings of environmental connectedness in children.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2013 ISSUE.
Butterflies and Biomimicry
How 10-15 year olds can put to work the unique properties of Morpho Butterfly wings to help solve human problems.
AN EXCERPT FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2013 ISSUE.
Is climate change good for us?
An activity for exploring how changes in climate could affect daily life and influence the economy of a region.
From the book "Teaching About Climate Change"
Apr 26
Birdathons: Counting for conservation
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.
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.
Mar 27
Introducing Biomimicry
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.
Hands-on Learning with Biochar
Explore the emerging technology associated with this form of charcoal that absorbs carbon and helps plants grow.
