Hello colleagues, Earth Day is April 22nd. Accordingly, you may be interested in checking out this LINCS Resource, One Ocean. This wonderfully rich resource "is filled with charts, tables, diagrams, maps, and other resources with which to integrate mathematics, geography, history, and environmental topics within the study of the ocean. There is a standards table to link the content and the activities to learning standards by grade level (this translates easily to adult education). Other features include case studies, a section of classroom activities/experiments, teaching tips, and examples of formative assessments and student thinking."
In addition, Read Works has some useful, free nonfiction texts at various levels on environmental issues.
For example:
- Is the Earth Getting Warmer?
- Your Recycled House
- Water: A Give and Take
- Wetlands and Habitat Loss
- Solar Absorbers and the Future of Electricity
These are just a few of the many articles on the Read Works site that could be used during a focus on the environment.
As we heard from our recent wonderful guest, Kate Brandt, contextualizing instruction around meaningful content is the way to go! I would love to learn about the lessons teachers do related to Earth Day. Please share your work and any recommended resources with us here!
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, Teaching & Learning CoP
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Hello colleagues, Some of you might be interested in checking out the thread in the Science community to find additional instructional resources for Earth Day. Of course, you are invited to share your lessons here.
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, Teaching & Learning CoP