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  • Teaching a Citizen Science Project in High School91制片厂精品播放

    A biology teacher shares learnings and takeaways from the “controlled chaos” of her class’s first citizen science project.
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  • With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors

    There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.
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  • 5 Short Nature-Focused Activities for Young Students

    Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.
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  • Designing Outdoor STEM Learning for Elementary Students

    A framework for turning nearby trails, campus green spaces, and community sites into classrooms.
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  • Boosting Midyear Engagement With Place-Based PBL

    High school teachers can build projects around issues in the local community to motivate students before and after winter break.
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  • 4 Strategies to Maximize the Field Trip Experience

    Design a real-world learning experience outside of the classroom with purpose; a field trip can be more than just a treat.
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  • Using Origami to Teach Children About Endangered Animals

    As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.
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  • Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside

    Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.
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  • A Handy Framework for Designing Units of Study

    People, places, and problems offer rich opportunities for real-world learning. This unit design framework ensures engaging, aligned learning objectives, experiences, and assessments.
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  • Building a Sustainable Future—One Classroom at a Time

    A mini-golf course, a canoe trip down the local river, a discussion about environmental justice. Here’s how schools are teaching students about environmental science.
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  • 7 Tips for Moving Learning Outside

    Though it can seem daunting, getting students outdoors for even 30 minutes offers many benefits. This checklist can help get you started.
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  • How to Set Up Outdoor Class Time With Elementary Students

    Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.
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  • A Place-Based Approach to PBL

    A veteran teacher and author discusses how to bring fieldwork into your project-based learning curriculum.
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  • Ramping Up Relevance With Community-Centered Learning

    Community-based research projects can help upper elementary and middle school students see value in what they’re learning.
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  • Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship

    By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.
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