Education Science & Technology
Teaching Green-The Elementary Years
Hands-on Learning in Grades K-5
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Initial publish date
- May 2005
- Category
- Science & Technology
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780865715349
- Publish Date
- May 2005
- List Price
- $29.95
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Description
Teaching Green-The Elementary Years is designed for anyone working with young people in grades kindergarten to five, whether in schools or non-formal education settings. It offers 50 kid-tested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about natural systems and foster critical thinking about environmental issues, both local and global. The book includes background information and instructions for practical projects and activities on numerous topics. Rich illustrations and a curriculum index make this book of contributions from over 60 educators from across North America appealing to a wide range of teachers, educators and parents seeking innovative ideas for incorporating green themes into their programs.
About the authors
Tim Grant is a former high school teacher and the co-editor of Green Teacher magazine, a non-profit quarterly offering practical ideas for fostering environmental literacy and global awareness in Grades K-12.
Gail Littlejohn is a former high school teacher and the co-editor of Green Teacher magazine, a non-profit quarterly offering practical ideas for fostering environmental literacy and global awareness in Grades K-12.