Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals
A new strategy for engaging students on global issues in the classroom
Posts tagged ‘Teaching’
Jan 18
Conservation through Creative Writing
Exploring conservation through writing and literature may help teachers reach more students
Oct 10
What’s the Buzz: Exploring a Bee Colony’s Inner Workings
A hands-on activity exploring a bee colony and the roles of the worker bees
Oct 10
Teaching Kids about Climate Change
Rather than overwhelm young people with the daunting challenges facing humanity, the book’s focus is to help them to appreciate the many solutions that individuals, organizations and governments are already implementing to mitigate climate change. The overall goal of the book is to introduce basic concepts and to help cultivate a sense of wonder about the natural world.
Feb 13
Hydroponics for Education
Boosting air quality and student engagement by growing indoor plants
Jan 20
Finding a Place for Science
Letting place guide standards-based curriculum development for grades three and four
Nov 25
From Footprints to Thoughtprints
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”.
Mar 31
Swimming with Animals
Using simple swimming lessons to foster connections to other life forms and appreciation of what they have to teach us.
Mar 30
Greening the Elementary Education Curriculum One Course at a Time
Tips for incorporating environmental education into elementary teachers college courses.
