ESS 33603 - Think GREEN - Environmental Education in K-12 Schools

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Education

Description:

Think GREEN - Generating and Guiding Reflective Environmental Education Networks in K-12 Classrooms will focus on environmental issues in which K-12 students can take an active role to help make a difference and/or change attitudes or behaviors. After discussions of environmental issues through film, presentations, readings, and blog interactions, students will explore the ND Green Initiatives; ND Forum on the Environment; Indiana Department of Education's Learn Green, Live Green 2008 initiative as well as other environmental educational programs for K-12 students. Students will use critical thinking strategies, curriculum ideas, and environmental education resources to create a service project or plan an action research project.. Requirements include work with a K-12 school, science club, or after school program for a minimum of 10 hours during the semester. Course will include a maximum of five seminars on environmental education topics, attending the ND Forum and follow-up discussions; participating in a blog; several small group projects. Department Approval Required.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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