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Posts tagged ‘Elementary School’

Developing a Relationship with the Environment — for the Health of It

Noticing, naming, and nudging at perceived barriers to outdoor learning

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Creating Green Partnerships to Promote Environmental Education

Connecting to the community to promote Pre-K–4 preservice teachers’ preparedness and confidence in environmental education

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Free Article from our Fall 2020 issue: The GROW Project

A case study of a curriculum-aligned school garden program
Stay tuned for the publication of our newest issue of Green Teacher!

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Ink Like an Octopus!

Introducing the Process of Scientific Inquiry to Preschoolers

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Come into the Garden, Maude

Studying in your back garden or local green space

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Assessment & Evaluation for Outdoor/Enviro-Education

Strategies for assessing changes in the environmental knowledge, skills and attitudes of students aged 6-14

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Wonderful Wildlife Web

An activity for ages 5-8 in which children learn about the interdependence of forest species—between animals and their organic habitats, by assuming the roles of these species

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Dig, Measure and Observe

Independent work stations develop science skills during guided reading group instruction in the primary grades.

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Step Outside For Learning

A description of how an elementary school made student-led outdoor learning part of their everyday curriculum, and how this has benefited student learning, collaboration between staff and students in different grades, overall morale in the school, and community collaborations.

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Going Out

Incorporating simple nature walks into elementary class schedules can provide a number of benefits for children, including increased interest in learning and attention span. The author draws inspiration from Montessori principles and offers practical tips for successfully introducing such walks into the curriculum.

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