Apply high-quality project-based learning strategies to create lessons
and units that help students solve a variety of urgent environmental
problems. Environmental science (ES) education is essential to
preparing today’s students for the future. We must create
opportunities for hands-on investigations that explore complex
environmental problems in order to find solutions and meet the
challenges of our changing world. Educators looking to bring
ES-focused experiences to their students can turn to technology and
social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to connect students with
real-world situations and citizen science opportunities, while
fostering empathy and a love for the natural world. Project-based
learning (PBL), with its emphasis on inquiry and authentic challenges,
can be an effective approach to teaching ES. Those new to PBL may not
feel they have adequate training. Likewise, teachers who haven’t
taught ES may question how to incorporate it into their curriculum.
This book addresses both situations, providing practical guidance for
teachers, along with examples of technology-rich, learner-centered
student projects addressing timely topics such as sustainability,
human impact and climate change. This book: Helps teachers design
learning experiences that model authentic problems and processes
practiced by scientists and engineers, to prepare students for future
careers in science. Addresses diversity, equity and inclusion in ES,
and shares resources and strategies for addressing racial equity in
ES. Introduces facilitation techniques that redefine the teacher’s
traditional role as one that supports increased student agency, the
development of critical thinking skills and an expanded awareness of
their place in the global community. Includes a chapter that focuses
on applying the principles and strategies shared in the book in an
online learning environment. Addresses Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS) topics in environmental science and is aligned to the
ISTE Standards for Educators. PBL is one of the best ways for students
to explore complex processes and concepts, and this book will help
teachers leverage this approach to empower students to take action
toward a better future and world. Audience: 6-12 science educators,
instructional coaches, preservice teachers
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A Project-Based Approach to Solving the Earth's Most Urgent Problems
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781564849236
Publisert
2021
Utgiver
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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