Teaching Green -- The Elementary Years: Hands-on Learning in Grades K-5 (Green Teacher)

Grant, Tim; Littlejohn, Gail

ISBN 10: 0865715343 / ISBN 13: 9780865715349

Published by New Society Publishers (edition ), 2005

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Synopsis:

Teaching Green—The Elementary Years is designed for anyone working with young people in kindergarten through grade five, whether in schools or informal 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 across North America appealing to a wide range of teachers, educators and parents seeking innovative ideas for incorporating green themes into their programs.

Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn are the editors of Green Teacher magazine, North America’s award-winning environmental teaching resource.

About the Author:

Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn are former high school teachers and the editors of Green Teacher magazine. Published in Toronto since 1991, Green Teacher is an award-winning non-profit quarterly offering practical ideas for K-12 educators and parents who seek to foster environmental literacy and global awareness in young people.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Green -- The Elementary Years: ...
Publisher: New Society Publishers (edition )
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good